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) | 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet |
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(2) | 7/16" wrenches | Phillips Screwdriver |
(1) | 1/2" wrench | Utility knife |
(1) | 9/16" wrench | Tire pressure gauge |
When right and 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 (See page 5).
•Cut along lines on carton, from top to bottom, all four corners of carton and lay panels flat.
•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF 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.
•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto 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 plastic 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.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 9)
•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 backwards off skid.
•Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor.
STEERING |
WHEEL |
INSERT |
LOCKNUT |
LARGE FLAT |
WASHER |
STEERING |
WHEEL |
STEERING |
WHEEL |
ADAPTER |
FIG. 1
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