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" wrench

Pliers

(1)

1/2" wrench

Tire pressure gauge

 

 

Utility knife

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.

Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft.

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

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, 5/16 lock washer, 5/16 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.

 

INSERT

 

5/16 HEX BOLT

 

5/16 LOCK

 

WASHER

 

LARGE FLAT

 

WASHER

STEERING

 

WHEEL

STEERING

 

BOOT

 

TABS

ADAPTER

 

 

EXTENSION

 

SHAFT

LOWER

 

STEERING

 

SHAFT

 

 

TAB

 

SLOTS

FIG. 1

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.

Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolts are positioned over the large slotted holes in pan.

Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolts in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat.

Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

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Poulan XT24H42LT manual Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton, Before Removing Tractor from Skid