Your new tractorhasbeen assembled at the factorywith exception of those partsleft unassembledfor shippingpurposes.To ensure safe and proper operation ef_youfdk_t6i" all partsand hardware you assemble must be tightenedsecurely.Use the correcttools as necessary to insureproper tightness. Review the video cassette before youbegin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 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. Insert A socketwrenchset willmake assembly easier. Standardwrench sizes you need are listedbelow.
(1) 9/16" wrench (1) Utilityknife (2) 1/2" wrench (1) Pliers (1) PhillipsScrewdriver (1) Tire pressuregauge When rightor left hand is mentioned in this manual, itmeans, fromyour point of view, when you are in the operatingposi- tion (seated behind the steering wheel). ._ 3/8-24 L_knut _ Large FlatWasher Sheet Metal Screw Steering Wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON Adapter _ Tabs toe n0 Steering (Assembly Position) Steering Bushing SteeringWheel UNPACK CARTON Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from shipping carton (See page 6). Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four comers of shipping carton, and lay panels flat.
Check for any additional loose parts or boxes and remove. BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID A'n'ACH STEERING WHEEL SteeringShaft:/ , _ ,,',,' (Shipping .,,,,'_," ....... Position) "" ....... ."-'---..._ ,' F TabSlot Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft. Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash line up with steering bush- ing. Install two (2) sheet metal screws and tighten securely. Position steering boot over steering shaft. Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure. Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft. Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.
Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto adapter.. Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24 Iocknut and tighten securely. Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID Operation section for l_ti6h_-n_ function of controls) Press lift lever plunger and raise attach- ment lift lever to its highest position. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) posi- tion. Roll tractor forward off skid. Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor. 8