Tools Required For Assembly; To Remove Tractor From Carton; Before Removing Tractor From Skid; Install Steering Wheel - Ariens A21A42 Operator's Manual

42" automatic tractor
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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 ensure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 5/16" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(2) 1/2" wrenches
(1) 9/16" wrench
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 CARTON

UNPACK CARTON
Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton.
Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.
Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
SKID
TO INSTALL 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, lock washer, hex bolt and
tighten se cure ly.
ASSEMBLY
Utility knife
Tire pressure gauge
Pliers
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.
BOLT
LOWER
STEERING
SHAFT
6
INSERT
LOCK
WASHER
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
STEERING
WHEEL
STEERING
BOOT
ADAPTER
EXTENSION
SHAFT
Fig. 1

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