ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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 you need are listed below.
(1) | 3/4" wrench | (1) | Pliers |
(1) | 1/2" wrench | (1) | Utility knife |
(1) | Tire pressure gauge |
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When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi- tion (seated behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
1.Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton.
2.Cut along dotted lines on all four pan- els of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.
3.Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
1.Slide extension shaft onto lower steer- ing shaft.
2.Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
3.Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.
4.Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.
5.Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.
6.Assemble large flat washer, 5/16 lock washer, 5/16 hex bolt and tighten se- curely.
7.Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.
8.Remove protective materials from trac- tor hood and grill.
Insert
5/16 Hex Bolt
5/16 Lock
Washer
Large Flat
Washer
Steering
Wheel
Steering
Boot
Tabs
Adapter | Extension |
| Shaft |
Lower 
Steering
Shaft
Tab
Slots
IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid.
INSTALL SEAT
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.
1.Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.
2.Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.
3.Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan.
4.Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor.
5.Pivot seat and pan forward and as- semble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.
6.Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat.
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