Poulan Pro 96012004500, Operator'S Manual

6

ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.  Stan dard 
wrench sizes are listed.

(1) 1/2"  wrench 

Utility knife

(1)  3/4" wrench 

Tire pres sure gauge

Pliers

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 
CAR TON

UNPACK CARTON

•      Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons  

from carton.

•     Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. 

Remove end panels and lay side panels fl at.

•     Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and 

remove.

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 insure proper tightness.

FIG. 1

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM 
SKID

ATTACH 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 fl at washer, 5/16 lock washer, 5/16 hex 

bolt and tighten se cure ly.

•     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.

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LOWER
STEERING 
SHAFT

STEERING 
BOOT

EXTENSION 
SHAFT

5/16 HEX BOLT

STEERING 
WHEEL

INSERT

ADAPTER

LARGE FLAT 
WASHER

TABS

TAB
SLOTS

5/16 LOCK 
WASHER

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.
•      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.

•         Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack-

ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

•    Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is 

positioned over large slotted hole in pan.

•      Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and 

pull seat towards rear of tractor.

•     Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjust-

ment bolt, lockwasher and fl at washer loosely. Do not 
tighten

•      Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
•     Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached 

which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the 
way down.

•      Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
•      Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.