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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factorywith the exception of those parts left unassembled fo rshipping purposes.. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor al! parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.,
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
STEERING WHEEL INSERT
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier,. Standard wrench sizes are listed..
(2) | 7/16" wrenches | Tire pressure gauge |
(1) | 1/2" wrench | Utility knife |
(1) | 9/16" wrench |
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(1) | 3/4" socket with drive ratchet |
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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)°
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (See page 6),,
•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on alt four corners of carton, and lay panels flat.
,o Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove°
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFFSKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large fiat washer from steering shaft..
•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.
°Slide steering sleeve over steering shaft,.
°Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.
. Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer previously removed., Tighten securely.
•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.
oRemove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKIDTHAT MAY PUNCTURETIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls)
°Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest positiono
°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 mower and packing materials..
° Remove ties from | 7 |
STEERING |
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WHEEL | _ | _LLIL)_ / | SHAFT |
ADAPTER |
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FIG. 1
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
•Lift hood to raised position°
•Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec- tive caps and discard.
°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
•First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as shown, Tighten securely,
•Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative
•Close terminal access doors.
