Poulan PR17H42STE owner manual Assembly

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			INSERT
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.			3/8 HEX BOLT
(2) 1/2" wrenches	Utility knife		3/8 LOCK WASHER
(1) 9/16" wrenches	Tire pressure gauge
Pliers			LARGE FLAT
			WASHER
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		STEERING	STEERING
		WHEEL	BOOT

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton. TABS

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners

of carton, and lay panels flat.
• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and	ADAPTER
remove.		EXTENSION SHAFT

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM		5/16 HEX BOLT
SKID	5/16 LOCKNUT
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
• Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mount-
ing holes in extension and lower shafts and install
5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO	LOWER
18-22 FT. LBS TORQUE.
	STEERING
• Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push		TAB
	SHAFT
down to secure.		SLOTS

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, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt and 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.

FIG. 1

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

•Lift seat pan 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 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual for charging instructions).

SEAT PAN

LABEL

TERMINAL

TERMINAL

6 FIG. 2