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ASSEMBLY
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 ensure proper tightness.
Fig. 1
LOWER
STEERING
SHAFT
STEERING
BOOT
EXTENSION
SHAFT
5/16 HEX BOLT
STEERING
WHEEL
INSERT
ADAPTER
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
5/16 LOCK
WASHER
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 2
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.
• Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing
seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly
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 and assemble shoul der bolt.
Tighten shoulder bolt se cure ly.
• Assemble adjustment knob and flat wash er loose ly.
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 ad just ed position.
• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 5/16" wrench
Utility knife
(2) 7/16" wrenches
Tire pressure gauge
(2) 1/2" wrenches
Pliers
(1) 9/16" wrench
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 CARTON
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 flat.
• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
SKID
TO INSTALL 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 flat washer, lock washer, 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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