Assembly - Murray 96017000500 Operator's Manual

Murray lawn tractor operator's manual
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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) 1/2" wrench Utility knife
(1) 3/4" wrench Tire pres sure gauge
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 flat.
Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft.
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.
Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel
and slide adapter onto steer ing shaft ex ten sion.
Position steering wheel so cross bars are hor i zon tal
(left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapt er.
Assemble large flat washer, 5/16 lock washer, 5/16 hex
bolt and tighten se cure ly.
Snap steering wheel insert into center of steer ing
wheel.
Remove protective materials from trac tor hood and
grill.
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN
SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO
ROLL OFF SKID.

ASSEMBLY

STEERING
WHEEL
LOWER
STEERING
SHAFT
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.
Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing
seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly
of seat to tractor.
Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack-
ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.
Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is
positioned over large slotted hole in pan.
Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and
pull seat towards rear of tractor.
Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment
knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.
Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached
which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the
way down.
Get off seat without moving its ad just ed position.
Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.
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ADAPTER
FIG. 1
INSERT
5/16 HEX BOLT
5/16 LOCK
WASHER
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
STEERING
BOOT
TABS
EXTENSION
SHAFT
TAB
SLOTS

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