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.
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
•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 remove.
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, lock washer, hex bolt and tighten securely.
•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.
•Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
•Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft.
•Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.
| INSERT |
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| BOLT |
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| LOCK |
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| WASHER |
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| LARGE FLAT |
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| WASHER | STEERING |
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| WHEEL |
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| STEERING BOOT |
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| ADAPTER |
TAB |
| EXTENSION |
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| SHAFT |
LOWER |
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STEERING |
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SHAFT |
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TAB |
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SLOT |
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Fig. 1
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IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
TO CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
•Lift seat to raised position.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label is located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at
•For battery and battery cable installation see "RE- PLACING BATTERY" in the "Service and Adjustments" section in this manual.
LABEL
Fig. 2
INSTALL SEAT (See Figs. 3 and 4)
•Remove bolt and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.
•Connect switch to seat.
•Place seat on seat pan so all three (3) bottom pads are positioned over large slotted holes in pan.
•Push down on seat to engage pads in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor.
•Raise seat and tighten bolt securely.
•Remove tape and discard.
•Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. Press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. If operating position is not comfortable, adjust seat.
