Attaching The Steering Wheel
If the steering wheel for your tractor did not come attached, the hardware for attaching it has been packed within the steering wheel, beneath the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and remove the hardware.
1.With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, place the steering wheel over the steering shaft.
2.Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over the steering wheel and secure with the hex bolt. See Fig.
Figure
3.Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the steering wheel and push downward until it “clicks” into place.
Attaching The Dash Collar
If the tractor’s dash collar did not come attached from the factory, the screws for attaching it can be found in either side of the dash console. Remove the two screws from the console and secure the dash collar as illustrated in Fig
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Attaching The Seat
If the seat for your tractor was not attached at the factory, follow the applicable instructions below to attach it.
NOTE: For shipping reasons, some seats are not attached at the factory. If this is the case, free the seat from its shipping position and remove the hex screw (or knob screw if applicable) from the bottom of seat before proceeding with the following instructions.
1.Position the seat facing forward over the seat pivot bracket, with the two forward seat mount tabs fitting into the provided grooves in the seat pivot bracket.
2.Slide the seat rearward and align the center mounting hole in the seat with the slot in the seat pan. Insert the hex screw (or knob screw if applicable) previously removed. Do not tighten at this point.
3.Adjust the seat to the optimal operator preferred location, this may mean actually sitting in the seat to decide what feels best to the operator. Keep in mind the operator needs to be able to fully operate all pedals comfortably while sitting back in the seat.
4.Tighten the hex screw (or knob screw if applicable) at this time.
5.To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the hex screw (or knob screw if applicable) on the bottom of the seat. Slide the seat forward or backward as desired. Retighten the hex screw (or knob screw if applicable). See Fig.
Knob Screw
Adjust
Hex Screw
Adjust
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Mulch Plug (if equipped)
On tractor models so equipped, a mulch plug can be found within the cutting deck’s discharge opening.
NOTE: Refer to Mulching in the “Operation” section of this manual for more detailed information.
If you’d prefer to operate the cutting deck without mulching, simply remove the mulch plug by unthreading the plastic wing nut which fastens it to the cutting deck. This will allow the clippings to discharge out of the discharge opening during operation. See Fig.
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