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ASSEM LY
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 wit] make assembly easier, Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1) | 5/16" wrench | (1) | 3/4" wrench | |
(2) | 7/16" | wrenches | Tire | pressure gauge |
(1) | 1/2" | wrench | Utility knife | |
(1) | 9/16" wrench |
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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
oRemove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (See page 6).
oCut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of car_on, and lay panels flat.
•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.
BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
-Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft.
,Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash line up with steering bushing. Install two (2) sheet metal screws and tighten securely.
*Position steering boot over steering shaft.
Ptace tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.
oSlide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft.
oPosition front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.
Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto adapter.
oAssemble large flat washer and
,Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.
oRemove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.
WMPORTANT:CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
STEERING SHAFT (SHIPPING POSITION)
FIG, 1
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKiD (See Fig. 5)
•Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.
Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position, o Roll tractor backwards off skid.
oRemove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor.
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