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.
(1) | Tire pressure gauge |
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(2) | 9/16" wrenches | (1) Utility knife |
(1) | 1/2" wrench | (1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet |
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
•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.
•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat.
•Remove mower and packing materials.
•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft.
•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.
STEERING WHEEL |
INSERT |
HEX BOLT |
LOCKWASHER |
FLAT WASHER |
STEERING |
WHEEL |
STEERING |
SHAFT |
STEERING |
WHEEL |
ADAPTER |
•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto adapter.
•Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer previously removed. 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.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
•Lift hood to raised position.
•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
LABEL
FIG. 2
FIG. 1
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.
•Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.
•Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove cardboard packing and discard.
•Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
•Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.
•Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
•Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
•Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.
SEAT 
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FLAT
WASHER
FIG. 3
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