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. Us_
the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set willmake assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 3/4" Socket w/drive rachet
(2) 7/16" wrenches Phillips Screwdriver
(2) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge
(1) 9/16" wrench 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 (See page 5).
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.
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTU RE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
BEFORE ROLLINGTRACTOR OFF SKID
ATrACH 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 5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut. 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.
Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft exte n-
slon.
Position steering wheel and sleeve assembly so cross
bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide 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.
FIG. 1
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera
tion section for location and function of con
trois)
• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever t
its highest position.
Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brak
pedal.
Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
• Roll tractor backwards oft skid.
• Remove banding holding discharge guard up again_
tractor.
Remove protective plastic 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.
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