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CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals by allowing a wrench or any other
object to con tact both terminals at the
same time. Before connecting battery,
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
fi rst to prevent sparking from accidental
ground ing.
• If this battery is put into service after month and year
indicated on label (label located between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
(See "BATTERY" in the Maintenance section of this
manual for charg ing instructions).
• Remove battery cover.
• Remove terminal protective caps and discard.
• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) ter-
minal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely.
• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter-
minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten
securely.
• Replace battery cover.
Open battery cover for:
• Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-
ware).
• Inspection for corrosion.
• Testing battery.
• Jumping (if required).
• Periodic charging .
ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard
wrench sizes are listed.
(2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife
(1) 3/4" wrenches Tire pressure gauge
(1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet Pliers
When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means
when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the
steer ing wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR-
TON
UNPACK CARTON
• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton.
• Cut along dashed lines on all four panels of carton.
Remove end panels and lay side panels fl at.
• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
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.
FIG. 1
BEFORE REMOVING TRAC TOR FROM
SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
• Remove locknut and large fl at wash er from steering
shaft.
• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
• Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.
• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.
• Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut
and large fl at wash er pre vi ous ly removed. Tight en
securely.
• Snap steering wheel insert into cen ter 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.
0
2
8
1
8
STEERING WHEEL
INSERT
LOCK NUT
LARGE FLAT WASHER
STEERING WHEEL
STEERING
SHAFT
STEERING
SLEEVE
STEERING
WHEEL ADAPTOR