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ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left
unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor
all parts and hardware you as sem ble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools
as nec es sary to in sure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR
ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Stan dard wrench sizes you need
are listed below.
(1) 3/4" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrench
(1) Tire pressure gauge
When right or left hand is mentioned in
this man ual, it means, from your point of
view, when you are in the op er at ing po si-
tion (seat ed be hind the steer ing wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
1. Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts boxes from carton.
2. Cut along dotted lines on all four pan-
els of carton. Remove end panels and
lay side panels fl at.
3. Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND
BOOT
1. Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-
ing shaft. Align mount ing holes in ex-
tension and lower shafts and install 1/4
hex bolt and lock nut. Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut se-
curely to 10-12 ft. lbs torque.
2. Place tabs of steering boot over tab
slots in dash and push down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
3. Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight forward.
4. Remove steering wheel adapter from
steering wheel and slide adapter onto
steer ing shaft ex ten sion.
5. Position steering wheel so cross bars
are hor i zon tal (left to right) and slide
inside boot and onto adapt er.
6. Assemble large fl at washer, 1/2 hex nut
and tighten se cure ly.
(1) Pliers
(1) Utility knife
Steering
Wheel
Adapter
1/4 Locknut
Lower
Steering
Shaft
7. Snap steering wheel insert into center
of steer ing wheel.
8. 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.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
INSTALL SEAT
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment
bolt.
1. Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer
and fl at washer se cur ing seat to
cardboard packing and set aside for
as sem bly of seat to tractor.
2. Pivot seat upward and remove from
the cardboard packing. Remove the
cardboard packing and discard.
3. Place seat on seat pan so head of
shoulder bolt is positioned over large
slotted hole in pan.
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Insert
1/2 Hex Nut
Large Flat
Washer
Steering
Boot
Tabs
Extension
Shaft
1/4 Hex
Bolt
Tab
Slots
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