ASSEMBLY
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.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(2) | 7/16" wrenches | Utility knife |
(1) | 3/4" wrenches | Tire pressure gauge |
Pliers
When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).
INSERT
1/2 HEX NUT
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
STEERING
WHEEL 
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.
•Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.
•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID
ADAPTER
STEERING
BOOT
TABS
EXTENSION SHAFT
1/4 HEX BOLT
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
•Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1/4 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN 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.
•Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.
•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.
•Assemble large flat washer, 1/2 hex nut 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.
1/4 LOCKNUT
LOWER | TAB |
STEERING | |
SHAFT | SLOTS |
FIG. 1
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
•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
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