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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 REQUIIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier° Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(t) 5/16" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(1) 3/4" wrench
(1) 9/16" wrench
When right and left hand are mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated
behind the steering wheel).
Tire pressure gauge
Phillips Screwdriver
Utility knife
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
o Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6),
• Cut along lines on carton, from top to bottom, all four
comers of carton and lay panels fiat.
• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove_
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKiD
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
- Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft,,
. Raise steering shaft forward until screwholes in dash
tine up with steering bushing° Install two (2) sheet
metal screws and tighten securely.
• Position steering boot over steering shaft.
= Align tabs of steering boot over slots and hole in dash
and push down to secure.
• Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft.
= Position front wheels of the tractorso they are pointing
straight forward.
° Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto adapter,
o Assembletarge flatwasher and 3/8-24 hexIoclmut and
tighten securelyo
o Snap insert into center of steering wheel
o Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT.* CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY
STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE
TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.,
SLOT
FIG. 1
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 8)
o Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
- Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
• Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position.
= Roll tractor backwards off skid.
- Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor,