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)

Pliers

(1)

Tire pressure gauge

(2)

9/16" wrench

(1)

Utility knife

(1)

1/2" wrench

(1)

3/4" socket w/drive ratchet

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

Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

Remove mower and packing materials.

Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM 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.

Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.

Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel.

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

 

STEERING WHEEL

 

INSERT

 

LOCK NUT

 

LARGE FLAT

 

WASHER

 

STEERING

 

WHEEL

STEERING WHEEL

ADAPTOR

 

TABS

STEERING

WHEEL EXTENTION

STEERING

SHAFT

STEERING

SLEEVE

 

143

2

0

 

FIG. 1

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

Lift hood to raised position.

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 instructions).

LABEL

02173

FIG. 2

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Poulan PDGT26H54A Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton, Before Removing Tractor from Skid