Bolens 1886

The Bolens 1886 Husky is a garden tractor model from the Large Frame series, manufactured from 1971 to 1972 by Bolens. It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Bolens 1886 is equipped with a 781 cc (47.8 cu·in) two-cylinder gasoline engine with 82.6 mm (3.25 in) of the cylinder bore and 73.0 mm (2.87 in) of the piston stroke, and a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Bolens 1886 garden tractor features:

• The Kohler K482S gasoline engine which produces 18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
• Manual or power (optional) steering
• Disc brakes
• Open operator station
• Category 0 rear hitch (optional)
• Independent middle PTO

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Bolens 1886 Husky
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1971-1972
Factory	–
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,930 mm (76 in)
Width	960 mm (37.8 in)
Height	1,140 mm (44.9 in)
Wheel base	1,320 mm (52 in)
Ground clearance	210 mm (8.3 in)
Weight	385 kg (845 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	19.0 liters (5.0 US gal, 4.2 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine model	Kohler K482
Engine type	4-stroke, L-head (side valve), two-cylinder
Displacement	781 cm3, (47.7 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	82.6 mm X 73.0 mm (3.25 in X 2.87 in)
Max. horsepower	18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Lubricating system	Splash type
Fuel system	Carburetor
Starting system	Electirc starter
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.20-0.25 mm (0.0079-0.0098 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.43-0.48 mm (0.0169-0.0189 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Splash type
Oil type:	API SF or SG
Recommended oil:	Summer: SAE 30W Winter: SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
Oil capacity:	3.0 L (3.17 US.qts, 2.64 Imp. qts)
Ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RH10
Spark plug gap:	0.65 mm (0.0256 in)
Spark plug torque:	27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual or power (optional)
Brakes	Disc
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Eaton 12
Transmission type	Shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 12.9 kmh (8 mph) Reverse: 6.4 kmh (4 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	9.5 L (2.5 US. gal, 2.1 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 5.70/5.00×8
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 27×8.50-15

Rear Hitch

Three-Point Hitch
Category	0 (optional)
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	–

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Middle PTO type	Independent
Middle PTO speed	–

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Alternator
Charging amps	30A
Battery	12V

Attachments

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Cutting width	1,210 mm (48 in)
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Cutting width	1,370 mm (54 in)
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Cutting width	1,370 mm (54 in)
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Width	1,210 mm (48 in)