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.
(1) | 5/16" wrench | Utility knife |
(2) | 7/16" wrenches | Tire pressure gauge |
(2) | 1/2" wrenches | Pliers |
(1) | 9/16" wrench | (1) 3/4" wrench |
(1) | 3/4" socket with drive ratchet |
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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 CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons |
from carton . |
• Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. |
Remove end panels and lay side panels flat. |
• Remove mower and packing materials. |
• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and |
TO INSTALL STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 2)
•Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering shaft.
•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.
•Slide the steering boot over the steering shaft.
•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.
•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.
INSERT
NUT
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
remove. |
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID
TO CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 1)
•Lift hood to raised position.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label is located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at
•For battery and battery cable installation see "RE- PLACING BATTERY" in the "Service and Adjustments" section in this manual.
LOWER STEERING SHAFT
STEERING
WHEEL
STEERING BOOT
ADAPTER
Fig. 2
LABEL |
Fig. 1
INSTALL SEAT (See Figs. 3 and 4)
•Remove bolt and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.
•Connect switch to seat.
•Place seat on seat pan so all three (3) bottom pads are positioned over large slotted holes in pan.
•Push down on seat to engage pads in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor.
•Raise seat and tighten bolt securely.
•Remove tape and discard.
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