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
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(1) Screwdriver
(1) 1/2" wrench
(1) 9/16" wrench
When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated
behind the steering wheel).
(1) Tire pressure gauge
(1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet
(1) Utility knife
TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
o Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6).
o Cut along lines on the carton, from top to bottom, all
four corners of carton and lay panels flat,
• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE ROLLING UNiT OFF SKiD
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
° Remove Iocknut and large fiat washer from steering
shaft.
• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward..
o Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shafL
o Position 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,
STEERING WHEEL
_-" ......... HEX LOCKNUT
=D.,_ FLAT WASHER
_ TEERING
WHEEL
STEERING
, ., SHAFT
STEERING _ ,_ST
WHEEL
ADAPTER EERING
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FIG. 1
TO ROLL UNIT OFF SKID (See Fig. 8)
° Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position_
• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
o Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position.
° Roll unit backwards off skid.
° Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.
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