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Your new riding mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for ship-
ping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your riding mower 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.
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
(1) 1/2" wrench
(1) Utility knife
(1) Tire pressure gauge
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 RIDING MOWER FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
1. Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Re-
move carton and top frame as one unit.
2. Remove packing materials from riding mower.
NOTE:
Only cut carton with a short blade utility knife, a
long blade or saw can puncture tires on unit.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR RIDING
MOWER
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN
1. Insert steering shaft into mount and securely fasten with
bolt, washer, and nut provided.
2. Insert pin into hole in steering shaft.
3. Slide plastic cover over steering shaft and into posi-
tion.
4. Slide steering shaft protective foam cover over shaft.
5. Position front wheels of the riding mower so they are
pointing straight forward.
6. Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel
and slide adapter onto steer ing shaft.
Plastic Cover
Steering
Shaft Mount
Nut
Washer
Pin
Bolt
Steering Shaft
Foam Cover
Steering Wheel
Adapter
Insert
Washer
Nut
Steering Shaft
7. Press steering wheel into position on shaft, install large
washer, and tighten nut securely.
8. Snap steering wheel insert into center of steer ing wheel
securely.
INSTALL SEAT
1. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard
packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.
2. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is po-
sitioned over large slotted hole in pan.
3. Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and
pull seat towards rear of riding mower.
4. Pivot seat and pan forward and as sem ble adjustment
knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.
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Seat Pan
Shoulder Bolt
Seat
5. Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat.
6. Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way
down.
7. Get off seat without moving its ad just ed position.
8. Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.
ASSEMBLY
