Wheel Horse Charger 12

The Wheel Horse Charger 12 is a garden tractor model manufactured from 1968 to 1972 by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Wheel Horse Charger 12 is equipped with a 476 cc (29.0 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 85.7 mm (3.37 in) of the cylinder bore and 82.6 mm (3.25 in) of the piston stroke, and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Wheel Horse Charger 12 garden tractor features:

• The Kohler K301S gasoline engine which produces 12.1 PS (8.9 kW; 12.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
• Manual steering
• Open operator station

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Wheel Horse Charger 12
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1968-1972
Factory	South Bend, Indiana, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,650 mm (65 in)
Width	910 mm (35.8 in)
Height	1,010 mm (39.8 in)
Wheel base	1,150 mm (45.3 in)
Ground clearance	180 mm (7.1 in)
Weight	305 kg (672 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	7.6 liters (2 US gal.; 1.7 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine model	Kohler K301S
Engine type	4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder
Displacement	476 cm3, (29.0 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	85.7 mm X 82.6 mm (3.37 in X 3.25 in)
Max. horsepower	12.2 PS (9.0 kW; 12.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Lubricating system	Splash type
Fuel system	Carburetor
Starting system	Electirc starter
Compression pressure
Normal:	7.7-8.4 kg/cm2 (7.6-8.3 bar, 110-120 psi) / 1,000 rpm
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
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
Brakes	–
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Sunstrand
Transmission type	Belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 11.3 kmh (7 mph) Reverse: 5.6 kmh (3.5 mph)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 16×5.50-8
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 23×8.50-12

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	–
Charging amps	–
Battery	12V

Serial numbers

John Deere 110 serial numbers
1968	1-7231
1969	1-7241
1970	1-7251
1971	1-0400
1972	1-0401

Attachments

Wheel Horse 5-1362: 36″ mid-mount mower deck with 2-blade
Cutting width	910 mm (36 in)
Wheel Horse 5-7365: 36″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade
Cutting width	910 mm (36 in)
Wheel Horse 5-1422: 42″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade
Width	1,060 mm (42 in)
Wheel Horse 5-1482: 48″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade
Width	1,210 mm (48 in)
Wheel Horse 42″ blade
Width	1,060 mm (42 in)