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.
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| 5/16 HEX BOLT | |||||
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard |
| 5/16 LOCK WASHER | ||||
wrench sizes are listed. |
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| LARGE FLAT WASHER | ||||
(2) | 7/16" wrenches | Utility knife |
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(1) | 3/4" wrenches | Tire pressure gauge |
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(1) | 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet | Pliers |
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When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means |
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when you are in the operating position (seated behind the |
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steering wheel). |
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TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR- |
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UNPACK CARTON |
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• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons |
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| EXTENSION SHAFT | SLOTS | ||||
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• Cut along dashed lines on all four panels of carton. |
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| Remove end panels and lay side panels flat. |
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• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and |
| LOWER STEERING SHAFT |
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| remove. |
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BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM |
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SKID |
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| CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) |
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ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1) |
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ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT |
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• Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. |
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• Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and |
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| remove metal bracelets, wristwatch | ||
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL |
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| Positive terminal must be connected | ||||
• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing |
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| straight forward. |
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• Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel |
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| and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension. | • If this battery is put into service after month and year | ||||
• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal | ||||||
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| (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter. |
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| charge battery for minimum of one hour at | ||||
• Assemble large flat washer, 5/16 lock washer, 5/16 |
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| hex bolt and tighten securely. |
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• | Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering |
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• | Remove battery cover. |
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| wheel. |
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| • Remove terminal protective caps and discard. | ||||
• Remove protective materials from tractor hood and | ||||||
• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) ter- | ||||||
| grill. |
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| minal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten | |||
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN |
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SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS | • | Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative | ||||
TO ROLL OFF SKID. |
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| minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten | ||
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| securely. |
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| • | Replace battery cover. |
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| Open battery cover for: |
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| • | Inspection for corrosion. |
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| • | Testing battery. |
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| • Jumping (if required). |
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6• Periodic charging .