6
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 insure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 1/2" wrench
(1) Tire pressure gauge
(1) 9/16" wrenches
(1) Utility knife
(1) Pliers
(1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet
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.
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Remove mower and packing materials.
•
Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
•
Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer from
steering shaft.
•
Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
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Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.
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Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into
bottom of steering wheel.
•
Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left
to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.
•
Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt,
lock washer 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.
FIG. 1
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals by allowing a wrench or any other
object to contact both terminals at the
same time. Before connecting battery,
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.
•
Lift hood to raised position.
•
Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec-
tive caps and discard.
•
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.
•
First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely.
•
Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery
terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten
securely.
•
Close terminal access doors.
Use terminal access doors for:
•
Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-
ware).
•
Inspection for corrosion.
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Testing battery.
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Jumping (if required).
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Periodic charging.
STEERING WHEEL
INSERT
STEERING
WHEEL ADAPTER
STEERING
SHAFT
STEERING
WHEEL
HEX BOLT
LOCKWASHER
FLAT WASHER
TABS
STEERING
SLEEVE
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