SECTION 5: TRACTOR SET-UP
Gas and Oil Fill-up
Use only clean, fresh (under 30 days old), unleaded gasoline. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below the top of the filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion.
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition before filling the fuel tank.
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manufacturer’s Operator/Owner Manual packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully.
Attaching The Steering Wheel
Tools Required
(1) 1/2" socket wrench
1.The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has been packed within the steering wheel, beneath steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and remove the hardware.
2.With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, place the steering wheel over the steering shaft.
3.Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt. See Figure 1.
Cap
Hex Bolt 
Washer
Steering Shaft
Figure 1
4.Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the steering wheel and push downward until it “clicks” into place.
Attaching the Battery Cables
Tools Required
(1) 7/16" wrench
WARNING: California Proposition 65
Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
NOTE: Your tractor’s battery cables may have already be attached at the factory.
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos.
(+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg.
•The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and hex nut at the factory. Make certain that the rubber boot covers the terminal to help protect it from corrosion.
•Remove the hex bolt and hex nut from the negative cable.
•Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the negative battery terminal and attach the negative cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery terminal
•Make certain the
Rubber |
Boot |
Hold Down Rod |
Hex Nut |
Hex Bolt |
Figure 2
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed on page 27 of this manual prior to operating the tractor.
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