Assembly - Poulan Pro PP16H36RB Owner's 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, Standard
wrench sizes are listed,
(2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife
(1) 3/4" wrenches Tire pressure gauge
Pliers
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.
• 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 steering shaft extension.
• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.
• Assemble large flat washer, 5/16 lock washer, 5/16
hex bolt and tighten securely.
• Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel.
• Remove protective materials from tractor hood and
grill.
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN
SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO
ROLLOFF SKID.
INSERT
STEERING
WHEEL
_16 HEX
BOLT
5/16 LOCK
_/WASHER
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
J EXTENSION
_" _--''" SHA FT
LOWER , _....._. 4,
t
STEERING/:;_ _, / _l? _ '
SHAFT
SLOTS
FIG, 1
CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs, 2)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals by allowing a wrench or any other
object to contact both terminals at the
same time. Before connecting battery,
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding,
• If this battery is put into service after month and year
indicated on label (label located between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps,
(See "BATTERY" in the Maintenance section of this
manual for charging instructions).
• Remove battery cover,
• Remove terminal protective caps and discard,
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