ASSEMBL Y
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench wilt make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed
(1)3/8 inch wrench
(1)Pliers
(I)Utility knife
(1)Screwdriver (Small Phillips with a 1/4 inch shank)
(1)Hammer
(1)Tire pressure gauge
(2)7t16 inch wrenches
(1)9!16 inch wrench
(1) Tape measure
When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).
STEERING
WHEEL
SPRING PIN
CLUTCH
LEVER
FIG. 1
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
•Open top flaps,, Remove cardboard from top of wood
crate,
SHIFT CONTROL |
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LEVER | BRAKE, CLUTCH PEDAL |
IMPORTANT: FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES THE MOWER DECK WAS NOT ASSEMBLED ON TRACTOR. THE MOWER DECK IS ATTACHED TO TOP FRAME AND SIDE PANEL OF CARTON WHEN REMOVING MOWER DECK FROM CARTON, MAKE SURE IT DOES NOT TOUCH TRACTOR,
eUsing a 3/8" wrench, remove bolt that secures mower deck hitch to top frame in top of carton
oRemove top frame from carton
eCarefully remove contents of parts box (see CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK on page 6).
oCut down corners of side panel across from mower deck with a utility knife and lay side panel down
oHold side panel (with mower deck attached) upright and cut down corners,
oCarefully lower side panel with mower deck,,
oLay down end panels of carton and discard cardboard from alongside tractor.
oRemove bolt that secures mower deck to side panet of carton with 3/8" wrench.
oRemove mower deck from carton, Lay aside for
installation later, Remove cardboard from discharge chute,
•Remove plastic wrap from seat and hood
TO INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
(See Fig, 1)
•Position front wheels straight forward.
ePlace spacer on steering shaft,,
•Place steering wheel on steering shaft, Push steering wheel down firmty
VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE OF TRACTOR
FIG. 2
eAlign cross holes in steering wheel with holes in steering shaft. NOTE: Use a small Phillips screw- driver with a 1f4 inch shaft to align the holes, Keep screwdriver in place as you drive the spring pin in,
•From the left side, drive spring pin (found in parts bag) through opposite side with a hammer,,
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
(See Fig. 2)
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES OF TRACTOR BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ROLL OFF SKID.,
•Carefully cut wire ties (front and back) holding tractor to skid..
•Release parking brake by depressing
•Place shift control lever in NEUTRAL position.
•Carefully roll tractor backwards off wood skid,
(ASSISTANCE MAY BE REQUIRED,,)
IMPORTANT: DO NOT LIFT TRACTOR BY HOOD OR FENDER,
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