This workshop service repair manual covers Bolens Large Frame Tractors, including models 1886S (HT18), 2086 (HT20), 2087 (HT20), 2288 (HT22), 2289 (HT20), 2389 (HT23), 2388S (HDT1000), and 2389S (HT23). Bolens has a long-standing reputation for producing durable and capable garden tractors, and this series represents their more robust offering, designed for handling heavier implements. These tractors, likely produced in the late 1970s through the 1980s, feature powerful gasoline or diesel engines ranging from approximately 18 to 23 horsepower and often incorporate hydrostatic transmissions for variable speed control. Their substantial build and engineering quality ensure reliability for demanding tasks.

This comprehensive English-language manual provides factory-level repair and maintenance procedures for all major systems. It details routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and in-depth repair and overhaul instructions for engine, drivetrain, chassis, and operator station components. Coverage includes fuel, ignition, cooling, lubrication, starting, exhaust, transmission, clutch, differential, PTO, brakes, steering, hydraulics, and electrical systems. Extensive use of clear photographs, detailed diagrams, exploded views, and electrical schematics makes complex procedures easier to understand and execute, serving as an indispensable resource for owners and technicians alike.