Assembly; Attach Steering Wheel; How To Set Up Your Tractor; Check Battery - Poulan Pro PR1842STD Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping pu rposes. 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" wrench 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, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners
of carton, and lay 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. Align mount-
ing holes in extension and lower shafts and install
1/4 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO
10-12 FT. LBS TORQUE.
• 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 steeringshaft extension.
• Position steedng wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to
right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.
Assemble large flat washer, 1/2hex nut and tighten securely.
• Snap steering wheel insertinto center of steering wheel.
Remove protectivematerials from tractor heed and grill.
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
INSERT
HEX NUT
I
_'_LARGE FLAT
I WASHER
STEERING_ STEERING
WHEEL
SHAFT
1/4
FIG. 1
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BATrERY (See Fig. 2)
• Lift seat pan to raised position.
• 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"BA'I-I'ERY" in CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
section of this manual for charging instructions).
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