ASSEMBLY Your new tractorhas beenassembtedatthe factorywith the exception ofthosepartsleft unassembledforshippingpurposes° To ensure safe and proper operationof your tractor all partsand hardwareyouassemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insureproper tightness_ i,llll illJlui N,I i TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrenchset will make assembly easier° Standard wrench sizes are listed. STEERING WHEEL (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge (1) I/2" wrench Utility knife (1) 9/16" wrench (1) 3/4" socket with 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 UNPACKCARTON ° Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (See page 6). Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat. BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFFSKID 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.. SLEEVE FIG. 1 , Slide steering sleeve over steering shaft..
° 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. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section for location and function of con- trols) ° Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. ° Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT:
CHECK FORAND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKIDTHAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERETRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID , Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal_ ° Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. ° Roll tractor forward off skid.. ° Remove mower and packing materials_ , Remove ties from V-belts. 7