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

STEERING WHEEL

INSERT

LOCK NUT

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard

 

wrench sizes are listed.

 

 

LARGE FLAT WASHER

(1)

Pliers

(1)

Tire pressure gauge

 

(2)

9/16" wrench

(1)

Utility knife

STEERING WHEEL

(1)

1/2" wrench

(1)

3/4" socket w/drive ratchet

 

 

 

 

 

STEERING

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

WHEEL ADAP-

TOR

when you are in the operating position (seated behind the

 

steering wheel).

 

 

TABS

 

 

 

 

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

STEERING

CARTON

 

 

 

 

WHEEL EXTENTION

UNPACK CARTON

 

 

STEERING

• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

SHAFT

 

from carton .

 

 

 

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

 

 

Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

STEERING

• Remove mower and packing materials.

SLEEVE

Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

 

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BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering shaft.

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

Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.

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

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

Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut 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.

FIG. 1

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 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in the Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).

LABEL

02173

FIG. 2

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Seat position should be adjusted forward or backward so that the operator can comfortably reach clutch/brake pedal and safely operate the tractor.

Remove the two (2) bolts and flat washers securing the seat to cardboard packing. Keep the two (2) bolts only and place them with the two (2) identical bolts and four (4) washers in the parts bag. Discard the flat washers and cardboard packing.

Release L.H. seat slide on seat pan by pulling out on adjustment handle and sliding it to the rear position exposing seat mounting holes from bottom. Slide R.H.

6slide to same rear position.

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