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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 =.assemblemus t be t ghtened:secur,#ly, .Use,..
the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightnes&
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed,
(1) 5/16" wrench
(2) 7/t6" wrenches
(1) 1/2" wrench
(1) 9/16" wrench
3/4" Socket w/drive ratchet
Tire pressure gauge
Phillips Screwdriver
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
o Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6)
. 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 ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SIK_D
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
metai screws and tighten securely,.
o Position steering boot over steering shaft,.
. Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure.
° Slide steering wheel adapteronto uppersteering shaft.
o Position front wheets of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward
. Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto adapter,,
- Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24 Iocknut and
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 PUNCTURETIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID,.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig, 8)
° Raise attachment tift lever to its highest position°
° Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal,
o Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position,
o Rol! tractor backwards off skid.
° Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor,
STEERING WHEEL INSERT
HEX LOCKNUT
FLAT WASHER
STEERING
..... / WHEEL
(' _:i:"_v'_;_. METAL
_"--._ _ SCREW
_ STEERING
STEERING ' BUSHING
ADAPTER
STEERING I TAB
SHAFT HOLE
(ASSEMBLY
POSITION
STEERING SHAFT
(SHIPPING POSITION)
TAB SLOT
7
FIG. I
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
PREPARE BA'N'ERY (See Figs. 2A and 2B)
CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.
Wash hands or clothing immediately if
accidentally in .contact with battery acid.
Do not smoke. Fumes from charged
battery acid are explosive.
Read the instructions included with the
battery vent caps. Always wear gloves,
clothing and goggles to protect your
hands, skin and eyes.
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-
cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the
battery with an automotive charger will extend its life,
° See instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag.
o Remove cardboard packing from seat pan, r_ise seat
pan and open battery box door..