ASSEMBLY
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of these 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 their proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUmRED FOR ASSEMBLY
STEERING WHEEL
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed
(2) | 7/16" wrenches | (1) | Tire pressure gauge | HEX LOCKNUT | |
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(1) | Screwdriver | (1) | 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet | =D.,_ | FLAT WASHER |
(1) | 1/2" wrench | (1) | Utility knife | _ | TEERING |
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(1) | 9/16" wrench |
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When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
oRemove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (See page 6).
oCut along lines on the carton, from top to bottom, all four corners of carton and lay panels flat,
WHEEL
STEERING
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WHEEL
STEERING_ ,_ST
ADAPTEREERING
•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.
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BEFORE ROLLING UNiT OFF SKiD
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
° Remove Iocknut and large fiat washer from steering | FIG. 1 |
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•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward..
o Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shafL
oPosition steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto 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 plastic from tractor hood and grill
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE UNIT IS TO ROLL OFF SKID,
TO ROLL UNIT OFF SKID (See Fig. 8)
°Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position_
•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.
oPlace gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position. ° Roll unit backwards off skid.
°Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor.
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