Wheel Horse Raider 10

The Wheel Horse Raider 10 is a garden tractor model manufactured from 1970 to 1975 by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Wheel Horse Raider 10 is equipped with one of two engines: until 1972 it was a 388 cc (23.7 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 84.0 mm (3.31 in) of the cylinder bore and 70.0 mm (2.76 in) of the piston stroke, and beginning from 1972 it was a 391 cc (23.9 cu·in) single-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 one of two transmissions: a gear type transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gear or a belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears.

The Wheel Horse Raider 10 garden tractor features:

• The Techumseh HH-100 gasoline engine which produces 10.2 PS (7.5 kW; 10.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower or the Kohler K241S gasoline engine with 10.2 PS (7.5 kW; 10.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of output power.
• Manual steering
• Open operator station

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Wheel Horse Raider 10
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1970-1975
Factory	South Bend, Indiana, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,650 mm (65 in)
Width	930 mm (36.6 in)
Height (steering wheel)	990 mm (39 in)
Wheel base	1,150 mm (45.3 in)
Ground clearance	180 mm (7.1 in)
Weight	260 kg (573 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	7.6 liters (2 US gal.; 1.7 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine model	Techumseh HH100
Engine type	4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder
Displacement	388 cm2, (23.7 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	84.0 mm X 70.0 mm (3.31 in X 2.76 in)
Max. horsepower	10.2 PS (7.5 kW; 10.1 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Lubricating system	Splash type
Ignition system	Solid state ignition system (CDI)
Fuel system	Carburetor
Starter	Electric
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.254 mm (0.01 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.508 mm (0.02 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Splash type
Oil type:	API SF or SJ
Recommended oil:	SAE 10-W30
Ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion J-8
Spark plug gap:	0.763 mm (0.03 in)
Spark plug torque:	30 N·m (3.1 kg·m, 22.1 ft·lb)
Engine Specifications
Engine model	Kohler K241
Engine type	4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder
Displacement	391 cm3, (23.86 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	82.6 mm X 73.0 mm (3.25 in X 2.87 in)
Max. horsepower	10.2 PS (7.5 kW; 10.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Lubricating system	Splash type
Ignition system	Battery ignition system
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
Oil capacity:	1.4 L (1.5 US. qt, 1.2 Imp. qt.)
Ignition system
Type:	Battery 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	Wheel Horse 5071
Transmission type	Gear type
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission № 2
Transmission manufacturer or model	Wheel Horse 5073
Transmission type	Belt-driven gear
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Speed	Forward: 9.7 kmh (6 mph) Reverse: 4.5 kmh (2.8 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	1.9 L (0.5 US. gal, 0.4 Imp. gal.)

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	Alternator with solid-state regulator
Charging amps	10A
Battery	12V

Attachments

Wheel Horse 36″ mower deck
Cutting width	910 mm (36 in)
Wheel Horse 42″ mower deck
Cutting width	1,060 mm (43 in)
Wheel Horse 48″ mower deck
Cutting width	1,210 mm (48 in)
Wheel Horse 42″ front-mount blade
Cutting width	1,060 mm (43 in)
Wheel Horse 37″ front-mount snow blower
Cleaning width	970 mm (37 in)