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 ensure 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
When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, itmeanswhen you are inthe operating position (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 dashed lines on all four panels 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
TO CHECK BATTERY
1.Lift seat 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
"BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).
•For battery and battery cable installation
see "REPLACING BATTERY" in the
"Service and Adjustments" section in this manual.
2.Place tabs of steering boot overtab 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, Iockwasher, bolt and tighten securely.
7.Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.
8.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.
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INSTALL SEAT
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ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
1.Slide extension shaft onto Iowersteering shaft.
o 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.
3.Place seat on seat pan so all three (3) bottom pads are positioned over large slotted holes in pan.
o Push down on seat to engage pads in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor.
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