ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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. Review the video cassette before you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below.

(1)

3/4" wrench

(1)

Pliers

(2)

7/16" wrench

(1)

Utility knife

(1)

Tire pressure gauge

 

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi-

7.Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

8.Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid.

1/2 Hex Nut

tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1.

Remove all accessible loose parts

 

and parts boxes from carton.

2.

Cut, from top to bottom, along lines

 

on all four corners of carton, and lay

 

panels flat.

Insert

Steering

Wheel

Large Flat Washer

Steering Boot

3. Check for any additional loose parts

or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

1.Slide extension shaft onto lower steer- ing shaft. Align mounting holes in ex- tension and lower shafts and install 1/4 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut se- curely to 10-12 ft. lbs torque.

2.Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

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

4.Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

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

6.Assemble large flat washer, 1/2 hex nut and tighten securely.

Tabs

Adapter

Extension

 

Shaft

1/4 Locknut

1/4 Hex

 

Bolt

Lower

Steering

Shaft

Tab

Slots

CHECK BATTERY

1.Lift seat pan to raised position. NOTE: 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 Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc- tions).

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Poulan 271491 manual Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton, Before Removing Tractor from Skid