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ASSEMBLY
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation
section for location and function of controls)
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Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to
its highest position.
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Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.
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Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to
disengage transmission (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the
Operation section of this manual).
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Roll tractor forward off skid.
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Remove banding holding deflector shield up against
tractor.
TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-
tion section for location and function of con-
trols)
WARNING:
Before starting, read, understand and follow
all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be
sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in
front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.
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Be sure all the above assembly steps have been
completed.
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Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.
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Place freewheel control in "transmission engaged" po-
sition.
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Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake
pedal and set the parking brake.
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Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.
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Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to
its highest position.
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Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle
control to idle position.
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Release parking brake.
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Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly
drive tractor off skid.
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Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place
motion control lever in neutral position.
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Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
TERMINAL
ACCESS
DOOR
HEX BOLT
POSITIVE
(RED)CABLE
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)CABLE
KEPS
NUT
DISCARD
TERMINAL
PROTECTIVE
CAPS
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Lift hood to raised position.
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Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec-
tive caps and discard.
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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.
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First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely.
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Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery
terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten
securely.
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Close terminal access doors.
Use terminal access doors for:
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Inspection for secure connections (to tighten har
dware).
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Inspection for corrosion.
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Testing battery.
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Jumping (if required).
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Periodic charging.
NOTE:
You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid.
Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the
tractor from the skid.
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FLAT WASHER
SEAT
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.
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Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat
to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat
to tractor.
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Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard
packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.
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Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolt is
positioned over large slotted hole in pan.
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Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolt in slot and
pull seat towards rear of tractor.
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Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment
knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.
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Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
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Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
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Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
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Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.
