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.

 

 

(1)

9/16"wrench

(1)

Pliers

(1)

1/2"wrench

(1)

Utility knife

(1)3/4" socket with drive ratchet

(1)"nre pressure gauge

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

1.Remove all eccessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

2.Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat.

3.Remove mower and packing materi- als.

4.Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATrACH STEERING WHEEL

1.Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft.

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

3.Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft•

4.Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel.

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

6.Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt. lock washer and large flat washer previously removed. Tighten securely.

7.Snap steedng wheel insed into center of steering wheel.

8.Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill

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IMPORTANT; Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to rolloff skid.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BA'I-rERY

1. 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 "BA'FI'ERY"in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).

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917.27499 specifications

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