6
ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(2) 9/16" wrench
Pliers
(2) 1/2" wrenches
Tire pressure gauge
(1) 3/4" Socket w/drive ratchet Utility knife
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.
•
Remove mower and packing materials.
•
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
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
•
Lift hood 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 "BATTERY" in CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
section of this manual for charging instructions).
FIG. 2
LABEL
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
•
Remove locknut and large flat washer from 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.
•
Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut and
large flat washer previously removed. Tighten securely.
•
Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.
•
Remove protective materials 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.
LOCKNUT
LARGE
FLAT
WASHER
STEERING
WHEEL
STEERING
WHEEL
ADAPTER
STEERING
WHEEL INSERT
STEERING SHAFT
STEERING
SLEEVE
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