ASSEMBLY _,............... . iUillLiiJl i,,_,-- - ............. ,............. ........ . ..., ............. 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 insureproper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
STEERING WHEEL INSERT (1) 5/16" wrench (1) 3/4" wrench !8-.24 LOCKNUT (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge _ LARGE FLAT WASHER (1) 1/2" wrench (!) 9/t6" wrench Utility knife When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steedng wheel)° STEERING WHEEL ADAPTER--S, TABS SHEET METAL SCREW TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON STEERING /_ Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (See page 6).
, Cut, from topto bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flaL (ASSEMBLY POSITION) Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove_ SLOT BEFORE ROLLINGTRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1) STEERING SHAFT (SHIPPING POSITION) - Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft,, ° Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash line up with steering bushing. Install two (2) sheet metal screws and tighten securely. FIG. 1 ° Position steering boot over steering shaft. ° Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 6) Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
= Slide steedng wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft. ° Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. o Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position, Roll tractor backwards off skid, Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward, , Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) andslide onto adapter° o Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24 Iocknut and tighten securely. Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor. ° Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering whee!° ° Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT:CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKiD THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKIDo 7