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

 

INSERT

 

 

5/16 HEX BOLT

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard

 

5/16 LOCK WASHER

wrench sizes are listed.

 

 

 

 

LARGE FLAT WASHER

(2)

7/16" wrenches

Utility knife

 

 

 

 

(1)

3/4" wrenches

Tire pressure gauge

 

 

 

(1)

3/4" socket w/drive ratchet

Pliers

 

 

 

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means

 

 

STEERING

when you are in the operating position (seated behind the

 

 

steering wheel).

 

 

 

WHEEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEERING

 

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR-

 

BOOT

ADAPTER

 

 

TON

 

 

TABS

 

UNPACK CARTON

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAB

• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

 

 

 

EXTENSION SHAFT

SLOTS

 

from carton.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Cut along dashed lines on all four panels of carton.

 

 

 

 

Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

 

 

 

• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

 

LOWER STEERING SHAFT

 

 

remove.

 

 

 

 

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM

 

 

03125

 

 

 

 

 

SKID

 

 

FIG. 1

 

 

CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

 

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

 

 

 

 

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

 

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

• Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft.

 

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

 

object to contact both terminals at the

• Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and

 

 

same time. Before connecting battery,

 

push down to secure.

 

 

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

 

 

bands, rings, etc.

 

 

 

Positive terminal must be connected

• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

 

 

straight forward.

 

 

first to prevent sparking from accidental

• Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel

 

grounding.

 

 

 

 

 

and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

• If this battery is put into service after month and year

• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

 

indicated on label (label located between terminals)

 

(left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

 

 

 

charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.

• Assemble large flat washer, 5/16 lock washer, 5/16

 

 

(See "BATTERY" in the Maintenance section of this

 

hex bolt and tighten securely.

 

 

 

manual for charging instructions).

 

Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering

 

 

Remove battery cover.

 

 

wheel.

 

 

 

 

• Remove terminal protective caps and discard.

• Remove protective materials from tractor hood and

• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) ter-

 

grill.

 

 

 

 

minal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN

 

 

securely.

 

SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS

Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter-

TO ROLL OFF SKID.

 

 

 

 

 

minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten

 

 

 

 

securely.

 

 

 

 

Replace battery cover.

 

 

 

 

Open battery cover for:

 

 

 

 

• Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-

 

 

 

 

ware).

 

 

 

 

Inspection for corrosion.

 

 

 

 

Testing battery.

 

 

 

 

• Jumping (if required).

 

6• Periodic charging .

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