ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1) | 9/16" wrench | Pliers |
(1) | 3/4" wrench | Tire pressure gauge |
(2) | 1/2" wrenches | Phillips Screwdriver |
Utility knife
When right and left hand are 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 (See page 4).
•Cut from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton and lay panels flat.
•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT
•Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.
•Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten- sion.
•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto adapter.
•Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt 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.
| INSERT |
| 3/8 HEX BOLT |
| 3/8 LOCK WASHER |
| LARGE FLAT |
| WASHER |
| STEERING |
| SLEEVE |
STEERING |
|
WHEEL | ADAPTER |
| EXTENSION SHAFT |
| 5/16 HEX BOLT |
5/16 LOCKNUT |
|
LOWER |
|
STEERING |
|
SHAFT |
|
FIG. 1
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section for location of controls)
•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.
•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
•Roll tractor forward off skid.
•Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor.
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