ASS LY
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factor,] 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 REQUHRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1) | 9/16" | wrench | (1) 3/4" Socket widdve rachet |
(2) | 7/16" | wrenches | Philtips Screwdriver |
(2) | 1/2" wrenches | Tire pressure gauge | |
Utility knife
When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel),
WHEEL
STEERING BOOT
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 all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat.
•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove+
ADAPTER
EXTENSION SHAFT
5/16 HEX BOLT
BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF SKnD
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
°Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft+ Align
mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5/16 hex bolt and IocknuL Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY 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 pointing straight forward,.
SHAFT
FIG. 1
oPlace freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See 'q'oTRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual).
o Roll tractor backwards off ski&
•Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor,,
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
°Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten- sion.
•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.
. Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt and 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 SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR iS TO ROLL OFF SKID
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section for location and function of con-
CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding.
-Lift hood to raised position°
. Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec- tive caps and discard_
trols) |
| = | If this battery | is put into service after month and year | |
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| indicated on label (label located between terminals) | |||
° | Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to |
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| charge battery | for minimum of one hour at | |||
| its highest | position. | ° | First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery | |
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. | Release | parking brake by depressing clutch/brake |
| terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex | |
| pedal° |
| 7 | nut as shown, | Tighten securely+ |
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