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) | 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet |
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(2) | 7/16" wrenches | Phillips Screwdriver |
(1) | 1/2" wrench | Utility knife |
(1) | 9/16" wrench | Tire pressure gauge |
When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (See page 5).
•Cut along lines on carton, from top to bottom, all four corners of carton and lay panels flat.
•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
PREASSEMBLE SLEEVE TO STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1 Inset)
•Install sleeve retainer clips, evenly spaced around steering wheel hub, with formed tabs toward the out- side of hub.
•Press or lightly tap the retainer clips fully onto the steering wheel hub.
•Press steering sleeve fully onto steering wheel hub and clips.
ASSEMBLE ADJUSTABLE EXTENSION SHAFT
The steering wheel may be assembled in a high, medium, or low position. Position is determined by which of the three mounting holes is used in the extension shaft.
•Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align desired mounting holes and install 5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.
•Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten- sion.
•Position steering wheel and sleeve assembly so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto adapter.
•Assemble large flat washer and
INSERT
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
STEERING 
WHEEL
STEERING
RETAINER CLIPS
SLEEVE (TAB TO OUTSIDE)
STEERING
WHEEL HUB
ADAPTER
ADJUSTABLE
EXTENSION SHAFT
5/16 HEX BOLT
STEERING SLEEVE
5/16 LOCKNUT
LOWER
STEERING
SHAFT
FIG. 1
•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.
•Remove protective plastic 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.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 8)
•Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.
•Place freewheel control in freewheel position to disen- gage transmission. (See "TO TRANSPORT" in Opera- tion section of this manual).
•Roll tractor backwards off skid.
•Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor.
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