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Models: 917.27184

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Yournew tractorhas been assembledat the factory with exceptionof those parts left unassembledfor shippingpurposes. To ensure safe and properoperationof your tractorall parts and hardwareyou assemblemustbe tightenedsecurely. Use the correcttoolsas necessaryto insurepropertightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

Asocketwrenchsat will make assembly easier. Standard wrenchsizes you need are listedbelow.

(1) 9/16" wrench

(1) Pliers

(2) 1/2"wrench

(1) Utilityknife

(1) Tire pressure

 

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When rightor left hand is mentionedin this manual, it means when you are in the operatingposition(seated behindthe steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1.Remove all accessibleloose parts and partscartons from carton.

2.Cut, from top to bottom,along lines on all four cornersof carton, and lay panelsflat.

3.Check for any additionalloose parts or cartonsand remove.

BEFORE REMOVINGTRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

1.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.

2.Place tabs of steedng boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

3.Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

4.Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

7.Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

8.Remove protective materials from tractor hood and gdll.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid.

 

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CHECK BA'I-rERY

I.Lift hood to raised position.

NOTE: 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 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY _ in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions}.

5.Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

6.Assemble large flat washer. 3/8 lock washer. 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

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