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)3/4" socket with drive ratchet
(1)_re pressure gauge
(1)Phillips screwdriver
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).
_] | Steering | |
| (,_,_ | Wheel Insert |
| Hex Bolt | |
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| Lock Washer |
| Large Flat | |
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| Washer |
Steering Wheel | Steering Boot | |
Extension |
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Shaft |
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5/16 | Locknut_5/16 | Hex Bolt |
TO REMOVETRACTOR 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.
•Remove mower and packing materi- als.
•Check for any additional loose parts or boxes and remove.
BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF SKID
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.
IMPORTANT: _ghten 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.
• Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft extension.
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Lower | Steering | _ _ | i" | |
Shaft | _, | • | ||
| , | / | ,_ Slots | |
•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.
•Assemble large fiat 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 BA'n'ERY
•Uft 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
in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).
