Yournewtractorhas been assembled at the factory with 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
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below.
(1) | 9/16" wrench | (1) | 3/4" Socket w/ |
(1) | Pliers |
| drive ratchet |
(2) | 1/2" wrench | (1) | Phillips Screw- |
(1) | Utility knife |
| driver |
(1) Tire pressure gauge
When right or lefthand 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
•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from shipping carton (See page 6).
•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of shipping carton, and lay panels flat.
•Check for any additional loose parts or boxes and remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
AI"rACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND
BOOT
•Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-
ing shaft. Align mounting holes in exten- sion and lower shafts and install 5/16
hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely. IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut secure- ly to
•Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointingstraight forward.
•Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer- ing shaft extension.
.._.._._- Insert
Large Fla_'___;
Washer
.___ |
| Steering | |
Steering Wheel | _ | Boot |
|
| Tabs |
| |
|
| 5/ | sx |
Lnw=, | ,,_, | ' ": | ab |
Steering __ |
| ",_ | |
|
| ||
Shaft | _.... | _,= | Slots |
_... ._,/"
•Remove protective materials from trac- tor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any
staples in skid that maypuncture tires where tractor is to roll offskid.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls)
ment lift lever to itshighest position.
i Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-
Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.
•Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual).
•Roll tractor forward off skid.
•Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor.
are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.
Assemble large fiat washer, 3/8 lock
i osition steering wheel so cross bars washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.
Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.
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