Tractor Set-Up - Yard Works AutoDrive 60-1827-4 Owner's Manual

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SECTION 7: TRACTOR SET-UP
NOTE:
Reference to RIGHT or LEFT side of the
ATTACHING THE STEERING WHEEL
tractor in this manual is observed from operator's
position.
ATTACHING THE BATTERY CAB.LES
NOTE:
The battery cables mayor may not be
attached on your unit. If the cables are not attached,
please follow the instructions below.
NOTE:
The positive battery terminal is marked Pas.
(+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (-).
• The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to
the positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and
hex nut at the factory. Make certain that the rubber
boot covers the terminal to help protect it from
corrosion.
• Remove the hex bolt and wing nut from the
negative cable.
• Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the
negative battery terminal and attach the negative
cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery
terminal (-) with the bolt and wing nut.
• Make certain the battery retainer rod is in position
over the battery, securing it in place. See Figure 1.
Negative
Terminal Shoulder Bolt
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Figure 1
NOTE:
If the battery is put into service after the date
shown on top of battery, charge the battery as
instructed on page 23 of this manual prior to operating
the tractor.
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In the event your tractor was crated with the steering
wheel and the seat removed for shipping reasons, use
the following instructions to properly assemble the
parts.
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WARNING:
Do NOT operate the tractor
. . without first attaching both the steering
wheel AND the seat. DOing so could result
in serious injury to the operator.
NOTE:
There are two different styles of steering
wheel cap. See Figure 2. Styles vary by model.
• Using your hands, place the tractor's front tires in
position for straight-ahead travel.
• Remove the steering wheel cap from the center of
the steering wheel. Be careful not to lose the hex
screw and bell washer found beneath it.
• Place the steering wheel (in position for straight-
ahead travel) directly onto the steering shaft found
in the center of the tractor's dash.
• Place the bell washer (cupped side DOWN) over
the steering shaft.
• Thread the hex screw into the steering shaft and
tighten securely.
• Reinsert the steering wheel cap in the center of the
steering wheel. Refer to Figure 2.
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Hex Bolt
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& Washer
Figure 2