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
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(1) | 9/16" | wrench | (1) | Pliers |
(1) | 1/2" | wrench | (1) | Utility knife |
(1)3/4" socket with drive ratchet
(1) Tire pressure gauge
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).
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Steering Wheel
Steering_ Adaptor
Wheel Extention _Tabs
Steering
Shaft
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.Remove mower and packing materials.
4.Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
1.Remove Iocknut and large flat washer from steering shaft.
2.Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.
3.Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.
4.Align tabs and press steering sleeve
extension into bottom of steering wheel.
5.Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.
6.Secure steering wheel to steering
shaft with Iocknut and large flat washer previously removed. Tighten securely.
7.Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.
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.
Steering
Sleeve
CHECK BATTERY
1.Lift hood to raised position.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at
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