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. Review the video cassette before you begin.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
1/2 Hex Nut
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below.
(1) | 3/4" wrench | (1) | Pliers |
(2) | 7/16" 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).
Insert
Steering
Wheel
Large Flat Washer
Steering Boot
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. Align mounting holes in ex-
tension and lower shafts and install 1/4 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut se- curely to
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, 1/2 hex nut and tighten securely.
7.Snap steering wheel insert into center
of steering wheel. | 8 |
Tabs
Adapter | Extension |
| Shaft |
1/4 Locknut | 1/4 Hex |
| Bolt |
Lower 
Steering
Shaft
Tab
Slots
8.Remove protective materials from trac- tor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
INSTALL SEAT
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.
1.Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer 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.