Weed Eater WE1538A Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton, Unpack Carton

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.

(2)	1/2" wrenches	Pliers
(1)	9/16" 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, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay 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. Align mount- ing holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 18-22 FT. LBS TORQUE.

•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, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 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
	3/8 LOCK WASHER
	LARGE FLAT
	WASHER
STEERING
WHEEL
	STEERING
	BOOT
	TABS
	EXTENSION
ADAPTER	SHAFT
	5/16 HEX
	BOLT
5/16 LOCKNUT
LOWER
STEERING	TAB
SHAFT
	SLOTS

FIG. 1

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