Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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 REQUmRED FOR
ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need
are | listed | below. |
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(1) | 3/4" | wrench | (1) | Pliers |
(2) | 7/16" | wrench | (1) | Utility knife |
(1) | Tire | pressure | gauge |
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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
1.Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton.
2.Cut along dotted lines on all four pan- els of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels fiat.
3.Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVmNG TRACTOR FROM SKID
ATTACH STEERmNG WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
1.Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-
ing shaft. Align mounting hobs in ex- tension and lower shafts and install 1/4
hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely. mMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut se- curely to
2.Place tabs of steering 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.
5.Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.
6.Assemble large flat washer, 1/2 hex nut and tighten securely.
Steering
WheeU_
1/4 Locknut
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Tab
Slots
7.Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.
8.Remove protective materials from trac-
tor hood and grill.
mlV1PORTANT: 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
mNSTALL SEAT
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.
1.Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.
2.Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.
3.Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolts are positioned over the large slotted holes in pan.
4.Push down on seat to engage shoulder
bolts in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor.
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