Weed Eater HD12538G Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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. Stan-
dard wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 9/16" wrench
(1)
314"
wrench
(2)
7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge
(2)
112" wrenches Utility knife
When right and left hand are mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated be-
hind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
0
Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from
carton (See page
6).
*
Cut along lines on carton, from top to bottom, all four cor-
ners of carton and lay panels flat.
Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE
ROLLING
TRACTQR
OFF
SKlD
AmACH STEERING WHEEL
(See
Fig.
1)
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
*
Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align
mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install
511
6
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
0
Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft extension.
*
Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to
right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter..
INSERT
318
HEX BOLT
1
318
LOCK
WASHER
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
STEERING
BOOT
EXTENSION SHAFT
5/16
HEX
BOLT
5/16
LOCKNUT
-i-
2:.
-'.
I
a
I
LOWER
STEERING
SHAFT
FIG.
1
Assemble large flat washer,
318
lock washer,
318
hex bolt
and tighten securely.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF
SKID
(See
Operation
Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.
on
and
funetion
of
controls)
~emove
materials from tractor hood and grill.
0
Press lift lever ~lunaer and raise attachment lift lever
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN
to its highest position.
SKlD THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS
TO ROLL OFF SKID.
0
Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
Roll tractor forward off skid.
Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.