ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION
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.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR
ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below.
(1) | 3/4" wrench | (1) | Pliers |
(1) | 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 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 fl at.
3.Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
1.Slide extension shaft onto lower steer- ing shaft.
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, 5/16 lock washer, 5/16 hex bolt and tighten securely.
7.Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.
8.Remove protective materials from trac- tor hood and grill.
| Insert |
| 5/16 Hex Bolt |
| 5/16 Lock Washer |
| Large Flat |
| Washer |
Steering | Steering |
Wheel | Boot |
| Tabs |
Adapter | Extension |
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| Shaft |
Lower |
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Steering |
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Shaft |
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| Tab |
| Slots |
IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid.
INSTALL SEAT
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.
1.Remove adjustment knob and fl at 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 bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan.
4.Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor.
5.Pivot seat and pan forward and as- semble adjustment knob and fl at washer loosely. Do not tighten.
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