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Balens
LARGE
FRAME
) TRACTORS
SERVICE MANUAL
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FORM 552665·5 REV. 3/85

L
F
MODEL
E
ME
CTORS
1886s-05
1886s .. o6 (HT 18)
2086 (HT 20)
2087 (HT 20)
2288 (HT 22)
2289 (HT 20)
2389 (HT 23)
2388s {HOT 1 000)
2389s (HT 23)
I. GENERAL II
II. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ill. DRIVETRAIN ~
IV. FUEL SYSTEM II
V.CHASSIS m
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VI. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM m
VII. ENGINE ~
VII I. TRACTOR ATTACHMENTS l: ~

.ARGE FRAME TRACTOR
Rev. 3/85
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
GROUP I. GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
SERIAL NUMBER
INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
TORQUE ................... 1~
MAINTENANCE CHART
KOHLER ................ 1-4
MAINTENANCE CHART
(WISCONSIN/DUCATTI) .... 1-5
LUBRICATION POINTS . . . . . . . 1-6
LUBRICATION CHART ....... 1-7
MAINTENANCE CHART
(MITSUBSHI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
LUBRICATION CHART . . . . . . . 1-9
GROUP II. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE .
WIRING DIAGRAM - 18865-05
2-1
2-1
and 06 .................. 2-3
LIGHT CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 2-4
START/RUN CIRCUIT . . . . . . 2-4
CHARGING CIRCUIT . . . . . . 2-5
WIRING DIAGRAM - 2086 and
2087 S/N 01/03 . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
WIRING DIAGRAM - 2087-04
and 2389 ............... .
LIGHT CIRCUIT .......... .
START/RUN CIRCUIT -
2-6A
2-7
2086 and 2087-01/03 . . . . . . 2-7
START/RUN CIRCUIT -
2389, 2087-04 and 23895 .. .
CHARGING CIRCUIT ..... .
CRUISE CONTROL CIRCUIT
WIRING DIAGRAM - 23895 ...
WIRING DIAGRAM - 2288
and 2289 ............... .
CHARGING CIRCUIT ..... .
SEAT CIRCUIT .......... .
START CIRCUIT ......... .
LIGHT CIRCUIT .......... .
WIRING DIAGRAM - 23885 .. .
START CIRCUIT ......... .
RUN CIRCUIT ........... .
LIGHT CIRCUIT .......... .
CRUISE CONTROL CIRCUIT
PREHEAT CIRCUIT ...... .
TESTING ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM ............... .
2-8
2-8
2-9
2-6B
2-10
2-11
2-12
2-13
2-13
2-14
2-15
2-15
2-16
2-16
2-17
2-15
GROUP Ill. DRIVE TRAIN ......... 3-1
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 3-1
PRINCIPLES OF HYDROSTATIC
OPERATION ............. 3-2
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION
FLOW CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
IDENTIFICATION ............ 3-4
TESTING HYDRO
(SUNDSTRAND) . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
HYDRO REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
(SUNDSTRAND) . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
TESTING HYDRO (EATON) 3-11A
HYDRO REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION (EATON) ... 3-11 B
HYDROSTATIC REPAIR PAGE
(SUNDSTRAND) .......... 3-12
CHARGE PUMP SECTION .... 3-12
PUMP SECTION ............ 3-15
CENTER SECTION .......... 3-18
MOTOR SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
TRANSAXLE REMOVAL ...... 3-21A
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE OF
CARRIER AND AXLE . . . . . . 3-24
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY . . . . . 3-26
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
TWO SPEED TRANSAXLE
ASSEMBLY 2389, 2288, 23895,
23885, and 2289 . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
GROUP IV. FUEL SYSTEM ........ 4-1
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE . 4-1
FUEL TANK AND VALVE ..... 4-3
FUEL FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
AIR CLEANER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS 4-5
GROUP V. CHASSIS .. ~ .......... 5-1
FRONT AXLE ............... 5-1
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT . . 5-2
TURNING RADIUS . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS . . . 5-3
TIRES ..................... 5-3
BRAKES ................... 5-4
POWER TAKE-OFF LEVER
AND BELTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
REAR WHEELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
TRAVEL PEDAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
FOOT BRAKE AND SEAT
INTERLOCK SWITCH . . . . . . 5-7
GROUP VI. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .. 6-1
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE . 6-1
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION . . 6-2
TI:STING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 6-4
CHECKING IMPLEMENT
RELIEF VALVE ........... 6-4
HYDRAULIC POWER LIFT . . . . 6-4
REPAIRING HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM ................ 6-6
DISASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
OIL COOLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
POWER STEERING .......... 6-10
ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING
NUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
GROUP VII. ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 7-1
ENGINE REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
GROUP VIII. TRACTOR ATTACH·
MENTS ...................... 8-1
MOWERS .................. 8-1
SNOW THROWER ........... 8-3
TILLERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

GROUP I. GENERAL
SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION
Model number of Tractor.
Serial number of Tractor.
FIGURE 1-1 ·1886s
Engine Model Number.
Engine Serial Number.
Engine Spec. Number.
LARGE FRAME TRACTOR
PAGE 1-1 Rev. 3/85
FIGURE 1-2 2086,2087 FIGURE 1-3 1886s, 2086, 2087
2389 & 23895
2288,2289

1\RGE FRAME TRACTOR
PAGE 1-2 Rev. 3/85
ENGINE 1886s-05 & 06
GENERAL(Continued)
SPECIFICATIONS
2086 2087
Manufacturer ........... Kohler .................. Kohler .................. Kohler
Model/Spec ............ K482S 35208B & 35113B ... K 5325 53100A ........... K532S 553102A & 53138A
Type ................... Harz. shaft, air cooled .... Harz. shaft, air cooled, ... Harz. shaft, air cooled,
2 cyl., 4 cycle ............ 2 cyl., 4 cycle ............ 2 cyl., 4 cycle
Bore and Stroke ......... 3-1/4" X 2-7 /8" (82.5 x 73 3-3/8" X 3" (85.7 X 76.2 mm) 3-3/8" X 3" (85.7 X 76.2 mm)
mm) .......................................... .
Piston Displacement ..... 47.7 Cu. ln. (781.3 cc) ... 53.7 Cu. ln. (879.6 cc) ... 53.7 Cu. ln. (879.6 cc)
Mfr's H.P. Rating ........ 18 H.P. at 3600 R.P.M ..... 19.5 H.P. at 3450 R.P.M .... 19.5 H.P. at 3450 R.P.M.
Air Cleaner ............. Paper Element Kohler .... Paper Element Kohler .... Paper Element Kohler
277138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277138. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277138
Oil Capacity ............ 3 Quarts (2.8 liter) and 3 Quarts (2.8 liter) and 3 Quarts (2.8 liter) and
1 pint (.47 liters) in filter 1 pint (.47 liter) in filter 1 pint (.47 liter) in filter
Oil Filter ............... Kohler 277233 ............ Kohler 277233 ............ Kohler 277233
Governor ............... Mechanical .............. Mechanical .............. Mechanical
Speed Control .......... Remote, cable operated .. Remote, cable operated .. Remote, cable operated
Starter .................. Electric .................. Electric .................. Electric
Charging System ........ 30 Amp. Alternator ....... 15 Amp. Alternator ....... 15 Amp. Alternator
Spark Plug Size ......... 14 mm .................. 14 mm ............... ·~. 14 mm
Spark Plug .............. Champion HR 10 ......... Champion HR 10 ......... Champion HR 10
Spark Plug Gap .......... 025" (0.63 mm) . . . . . . . . . . 025" (0.63 mm) . . . . . . . . . . 025" (0.63 mm)
Breaker Point Gap ........ 020" (0.5 mm) . . . . . . . . . . .020" (0.5 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . 020" (0.5 mm)
ENGINE
Manufacturer .... •.•..
Model/Spec ......... .
Type ..• .... • ........
2288 2289 2389/23895
Ducati ........ •• .... • Teledyne Wisconsin ..... Kohler
21522 ...• ........... WD2·860 .•.•..• ...... K 5828 36272AIK582S 36328
Harz. shaft, air cooled. . • Harz. shaft, air cooled. . . Harz. shaft, air cooled
4 cycle, 2 cyl. Diesel .... 4 cycle, 2 cyl. Diesel .... 2 cyl. 4 cycle
Bore and Stroke ...... 3.307" X 3.071 (84 X 3.307" X 3.071" (84 X 3-1/2" x 3" (88.9 mm X
Piston Displacement ..•
Mfr's H.P. Rating • .....
Air Cleaner ......... .
Oil Capacity ..... •...
Oil Filter ........... .
Governor .......... •.
Fuel Filter .......... .
Speed Control ....... .
Starter .• ............
Charging ........... .
78 mm) ..... • ........ 78 mm) ........ •• .... 76.2 mm)
52.7 Cu. ln. (864 cc) .... 52.7 Cu. ln. (864 cc) .... 57.7 Cu. ln. (946.0 cc)
22 H.P. at 3000 RPM ... 19.9 H.P. at 3000 RPM .. 23 H.P.(17.1 KW)at3600 RPM
Bolens 1721457 ....... Bolens 1721457 ....... Paper element Kohler4708303
2.2 Ot. (2 liter) and 1 2.2 Ot. (2 liter) and 1 8 Pts. (2.8 liter) and 1 Pint (.47L)
Pint (.47 liter) in filter ... Pint (.47 liter) in filter ... (.47 liter) in filter
Bolens 1726450 . . . • . . . Bolens 1726450 ....... Kohler 277233
Mechanical .• .... •..•. Mechanical ...•• ...... Mechanical
Bolens 1738804 . . . . . . . Bolens 1738804
Remote, cable operated. . Remote, cable operated ..
Electric ............ •. Electric ............. .
9 Amp. Alternator (35 9 Amp. Alternator (35
Amp. alter, kit available). Amp. alter kit available) .
Remote, cable operated
Electric
15 Amp. Alternator
Spark Plug Size ................................................ . 14mm
Spark Plug ......... • ........ • .... • ......................... •...
Spark Plug Gap ....... • .........................................
Breaker Point Gap ......................... • .....................
Champion HR 10
. 035 (0.89 mm)
. 020 (0.51 mm)
)

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GENERAL (Continued)
LARGE FRAME TRACTOR
PAGE 1-3 Rev. 3/85
MODEL 2388s
Engine Mfg. . . . . . . . Mitsubshi
Model/Spec . . . . . . . . K3D·61 FG
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vertical shaft, water cooled, overhead valve 3 cyl. diesel
Bore and Stroke . . . . . 2.87 x 3.07 (73 x 78mm)
Piston Displacement . 59.7 cu. in. (0.979 cc)
Mrf's H.P. rating .... 22 H.P. (16.4 Kw) at 3200 RPM
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . Dry Type
Oil Capacity . . . . . . . . 3.2 Qt (3.0 L) and 1 pt. (0.47 L) in filter
Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . Bolens No. 1739922
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . Bolens No. 1738804
Engine Air Filter . . . . . Bolens No. 1721457
Speed Control . . . . . . Remote, cable operated
Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electric
Hydrostatic Filter . . . . Bolens No. 1726450
Radiator Capacity . . . 7 Qts (6.6 L)
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Amp
CHASSIS
Type .................................. .
Length ................................ .
Width - With Reg. Tires ................. .
47 in. With Terra Tires ................... .
H~g~ ................................ .
Wheel Base ............................ .
Turning Radius ......................... .
Ground Clearance ....................... .
Transmission
Models 1886, 2086, 2087 .............. .
Models 2288, 2388s, 2389, 2389S, 2289 .. .
Transmission oil qty ..................... .
Speed Infinitely Variable
Models 1886, 2086, 2087 .............. .
Models 2389, 2288, 2289, 2389s ........ .
Model 2388s ......................... .
Brakes
Steel channel frame
76 in. (192 em)
38 in. (96 em)
47 in. (119 em)
45 in. (114 em)
52 in. (132 em)
80 in. (203 em)
8-1/2 in. (22.6 em)
Sundstrand in-line
Eaton
10 Qts. (9.4L)
Forward - 0-8 MPH (0-12.8 km/h) Rev. -
0-4 MPH (0.64 km/h)
Forward - 0-10 MPH (0-16 km/h) Rev. -
0-5 MPH (0·8 km/h)
Forward - 0-13.8 MPH (0-22 km/h) Rev. -
0-5 MPH (0·8 km/h)
Disc
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSAXLE
Carrier Bolts ...... 25 to 30 Ft. Lbs. (24-40 Nm)
Axle Housing Bolts ........ 30 Ft. Lbs. (40 Nm)
Wheel Hub Nut ......... 150 Ft. Lbs. (203 Nm)
HYDROSTATIC
Charge Pump Capscrews ... 20 Ft. Lbs. (27 Nm)
Pump, Center and Motor
Housing Capscrews ....... 35 Ft. Lbs. (47 Nm)
Check Valve Screws ..... 10 Ft. Lbs. (13.5 Nm)
Maximum Torque to Rotate Input
and Output Shaft After Assembly
and Before Running ..... 25 ln. Lbs. (2.8 Ncm)
Maximum Torque to Rotate Control
Shaft After Assembly .... 25 ln. Lbs. (2.8 Ncm)
II

LARGE FRAME TRACTOR
PAGE 1-4 Rev. 3/85
GENERAL (Continued)
MAINTENANCE CHART
KOHLER MODELS
Length of
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED Operation
Engine Oil Filter- 100 Hrs. *
Engine Cooling Air Screen -
Dally or
10 Hrs. *
Engine Air Cleaner- 50 Hrs. *
100 Hrs. *
Cooling Fins- (Engine)- Daily or
10 Hrs.
Spark Plugs- 100 Hrs.
Breaker Points - 500 Hrs.
Ignition Timing- 500 Hrs.**
Engine Valves- 500 Hrs.**
Engine Cylinder Heads- 500 Hrs.**
-
Fuel Filter- 100 Hrs.
Battery -
Daily or
10 Hrs.
Hydrostatic Transmission
50 Hrs. •
-
Belts - 50 Hrs. *
-
Tires- 25 Hrs.
Transmission Filter-
After First 5
Hours then After
Every 100 Hours
*More often under extreme conditions.
**Services should be performed by an Authorized Kohler Engine Dealer.
'
Type of
Maintenance
Replace
Brush Clean
Shake Out
Dirt
Replace
Clean- Use
Air Hose if
Available
Service or
Replace
Service or
Replace
Adjust
Adjust
Remove Carbon
Clean
Check Water
Level- Add
As Necessary
Clean- Use
Air Hose if
Available
Check for
Wear and
Adjust
Check for
Damage and Air
Pressure
Change and Add
Oil to Bring to
Operating Level
Use Only Bolens
Filter

GENERAL (Continued)
MAINTENANCE CHART
WISCONSIN & DUCATI MODELS
Length of
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED Operation
Engine Oil Filter- I 00 Hrs.*
Engine Cooling Air Screen -
Daily or
10 Hrs.*
Engine Air Cleaner- 50 Hrs.*
500 Hrs.*
Cooling Fins- (Engine)-
Daily or
10 Hrs.
Valve Tappet- 200 Hrs.
Engine Valves - 500 Hrs.**
Engine Cylinder Heads - 500 Hrs. **
Fuel Filter- 100 Hrs.
Battery -
Daily or
.
10 Hrs .
Hydrostatic Transmission
50 Hrs.*
Belts- 50 Hrs.*
Tires- 25 Hrs.
Transmission Filter-
After First 5
Hours then After
Every 100 Hours
*More often under extreme conditions.
**Services should be performed by an Authorized Wisconsin or Ducati Engine Dealer.
LARGE FRAME TRACTOR
PAGE 1·5 Rev. 3/85
Type of
Maintenance
Replace
D
Brush Clean
Shake Out
Dirt
Replace
Clean- Use
Air Hose if
Available
Adjust if
Necessary
Adjust
Remove Carbon
Clean
Check Water
Level- Add
As Necessary
Clean- Use
Air Hose if
Available
Check for
Wear and
Adjust
Check for
Damage and Air
Pressure
Change and Add
Oil to Bring to
Operating Level
Use Only Bolens
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LARGE FRAME TRACTOR
PAGE 1·6 Rev. 3/85
GENERAL (Continued)
LUBRICATION POINTS
Models 22S8 & 2289 only
All Models
)

)
GENERAL(Continued)
LUBRICATION REQUIRED
1. Engine Crankcase {Kohler) -
1
---- ftsprmg, Sum~;, Au~mn)
(+120° F. to 40° F.)
I (+44° C to 4° C)
Average
r---Twi;ter)--
I (+40° to 0° F.)
Temperature!
(+4° Cto -18° Cl
1--------
I
(Winter)
i
(Below Zero)
1. Engine Crankcase (Wisconsin
& Ducati)-
2. Hydrostatic Transmission -
{Capacity 10 qts./9.5 titer)
3. Front Wheel Bearings-
4. Front Wheel Spindles-
5. Front Axle Pivot-
6. Attachment Drive
7 Tie Rod Ends and Drag Links -
8. Steering Shaft -
9. Pivot Shaft -
10. Brake Linkage -
11. Travel Pedal Shaft -
12. Hydrostatic Control Arms -
*More often under extreme conditions.
**Plus 1 pint when changing oil filter (.47L).
* * *Or equivalent.
LUBRICATION
Length of Type of
Operation Lubrication
Daily & Engine Oil
10 Hrs.
50 Hrs.
4
SAE 30 Oil
Type SO-DE
50 Hrs. • SAE lOW-30 Oil
Type SD-SE
50 Hrs. * SAE SW-20 Oil
Type SD-SE
Daily&
10 Hrs.
Engine Oil
(Class CC
100 Hrs.
or better)
Check Weekly Fill with Bolens Oil
Or 30 Hrs.
173815 7 (Benzolt TH L 19),
or Mobil 423 orTexaco TDH
Drain and refill with Botens
When Oil is
Oil 1738157 (Benzoit TH L
Discolored
19). or Mobil 423 or
Texaco TDH
Once a year Wheel Bearing
Grease
10 Hrs.
Grease with
Multi-Purpose Grease ' • •
10 Hrs.
Grease with
Multi-Purpose Grease • • •
10 Hrs.
Grease with
Multi-Purpose Grease • • •
10 Hrs. Oil
10 Hrs. Oil
10 Hrs.
Grease with
Multi-Purpose Grease
...
10 Hrs.
0"
10 Hrs. Oil
10 Hrs. l1ght Machine
Oil
LARGE FRAME TRACTOI
PAGE 1-7 Rev. 3/85
Amount
Required
Add Oil
To Full Mark
Replace
JOT (2.84L)' ..
Replace
3 OT {2.84LI' ''
Replace
JOT (2.84L)'' •
Add Oil To
Full Mark
Replace
2.2 Ot. (2 liter)
Level must be
maintained in
the operating
zone
(Approximately
10 qls. - 9.5 L)
Pack
1-2 Strokes
1-2 Strokes
1-2 Strokes
Small Amount
Small Amount
1·2 Strokes
Small Amount
Small Amount
Small Amount
NOTE: A hand type grease gun is recommended when greasing your unit. Hi·pressure type grease guns could cause damage
to the fittings and bearing seals. Lubricate all linkages, levers and pins not equipped with grease fittings with lubrication
oil once a week, or more often depending on operating conditions.
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The Bolens Large Frame Tractors Workshop Service Repair Manual is a comprehensive resource covering models 1886S (HT18), 2086 (HT20), 2087 (HT20), 2288 (HT22), 2289 (HT20), 2389 (HT23), 2388S (HDT1000), and 2389S (HT23). This factory repair manual is designed to assist both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts in addressing all repair needs for these tractors, including coverage of engines. It contains a wealth of pictures, diagrams, and illustrations to facilitate the repair process.