Tractorset-Up, AttachingTheSteeringWheel

SECTION4: TRACTORSET-UP

AttachingTheSteeringWheel

Tools Required

(1) 1/2" socket wrench

1.The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has been packed within the steering wheel, beneath steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and remove the hardware.

2.With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight

forward, place the steering wheel over the steering shaft.

3.Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt. See Figure 1.

Cap

....... SteeringShaft

Figure 1

,Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the steering wheel and push downward until it "clicks" into place.

AttachingtheBatteryCables

Tools Required

(1) 7/16" wrench

WARNING: California Proposition 65

Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead

compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

NOTE: Your tractor's battery cables may have already be attached at the factory.

NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos.

(+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (-).

•The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the positive battery terminal (+) with a carriage bolt and hex nut at the factory. Make certain that the

rubber boot covers the terminal to help protect it from corrosion.

•Remove the carriage bolt and hex nut from the negative cable.

•Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the negative battery terminal and attach the negative cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery terminal (-) with the bolt and hex nut.

•Make certain the hold-down rod is in position over the battery, securing it in place. See Figure 2.

H01dDownRod

CarriageBolt \

HexNut

Figure 2

NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top/side of battery, charge the battery as

instructed on page 27 of this manual prior to operating the tractor.