ASSEMBLY
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(2) | 7/16" wrenches | Utility knife |
(1) | 3/4" wrenches | Tire pressure gauge |
(1) | 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet | Pliers |
When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR- TON
UNPACK CARTON
•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.
•Cut along dashed lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.
•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
•Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering shaft.
•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.
•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.
•Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut and large flat washer previously removed. Tighten securely.
STEERING WHEEL |
CAP |
LOCK NUT |
LARGE FLAT WASHER |
STEERING |
WHEEL |
STEERING |
WHEEL ADAPTER |
FIG. 1
CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.
•Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
•If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at
•Remove battery cover.
•Remove terminal protective caps and discard.
•First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) ter- minal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.
•Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative
•Replace battery cover.
Open battery cover for:
•Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware).
•Inspection for corrosion.
•Testing battery.
•Jumping (if required).
6• Periodic charging .