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. 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. |
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(1) | 9/16" | wrench | (1) | Pliers |
(2) | 1/2" wrench | (1) | Utility knife | |
(1) | Tire | pressure | gauge |
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When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, 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 boxes from shipping carton.
•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
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
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 Iocknut. Tighten securely.
•Place tabs of steering bootover tab slots in dash and push down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.
•Remove steerng wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.
•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.
•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.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BATTERY
•Lift seat pan to raised postion and open battery box door.
•If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (la- bel located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-
10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTE- NANCE section of this manual for
charging structions.)
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