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ASSEMBLY
'.'our new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exce
n of those parts left unassembIed for shipping pu rposes.
To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor, atl 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,
(1) 5/16" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(t)
1/2" wrench
(1) 3/4" wrench
9/16" wrench
Screwdriver
Utility knife
Tire pressure gauge
When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating
position (seated
behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON
UNPACK
CARTON
Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6).
°
Cut from top to bottom, alonglinesonatlfourcorners
of carton and lay pane s flat.
°
Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove°
BEFORE
ROLLING
UNYT OFF SKID
ATTACH
STEERING
WHEEL
(See Fig, 1)
°
Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft.
o
Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash
line up with steering bushing,
install two (2) sheet
metal screws and tighten securely.
Position steering boot over steering shaft.
.
Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure.
°
Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft,,
°
Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward,
°
Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto adapter.
°
Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24
Iocknut and
tighten securely.
°
Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel.
.
Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT:
CHECK
FOR
AND
REMOVE
ANY
STAPLES 1NSKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE
UNiT iS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
INSERT
3/8-24HEXLOCKNUT
_
LARGEFLATWASHER
_
STEERING WHEEL
ST EERIN G-_..._
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SCREW
WHEEL
ADAPTER _.
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TABS
STEERING_
f_/iJ
BOOT
STEERING
(ASSEMBLY
TAB
POSITION)
HOLE
t
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STEERING SHAFT .........., ,
(SHIPPING POSITION)
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SLOT
FIG. 1
TO ROLL UNIT OFF SKID (See Fig. 6)
°
Raise attachment tift lever to its highest position,
°
Release parking brake by depressing
clutchtbrake
pedal,
.
Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position,
Roll unit backwards off skid.
°
Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor,

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