ASSEMBLY
Your new tractor has 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.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1) | Tire pressure gauge |
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(2) | 3/4" wrenches | (1) | Utility knife |
(2) | 7/16" wrenches | (1) | 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet |
(1) | Pliers |
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When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).
STEERING
WHEEL INSERT
1/2 HEX NUT
LARGE FLAT 
WASHER
STEERING
WHEEL
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton .
•Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.
•Remove mower and packing materials.
•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
•Remove locknut and large fl at washer from steering shaft.
•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.
•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.
•Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut and large fl at washer previously removed. Tighten securely.
•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.
•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.
ADAPTER 
STEERING
SHAFT
71 27
FIG. 1
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
•Lift hood to raised position.
•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
LABEL
02173
FIG. 2
6