LY 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 wilt make assembly easier, Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 5/t6" wrench (1) 3/4" wrench (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge (t) 1/2" 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 steering wheel).
(1) 9/16" wrench (1) phillips screwdriver TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON WHEEL ""-------.......___ ADAPTER , TABS SHEET METAL UNPACK CARTON Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (See page 6). STEERING /_ = Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat. (ASSEMBLY POSITION) o Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove° ,,::: BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFFSKID SLOT ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1) ° Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft.
STEERING SHAFT (SHIPPING POSITION) ° 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 o Positionsteering boot over steenng shaft, ° Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure, TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section for location and function of con- trols) ° Slide steering wheel adapter ontoupper steering shaff, Position front wheels ofthe 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° Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. ° Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal° ° Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. ° Roll tractor backwards off skid, ° Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel. Remove protective materials from tractor hood and gri& IMPORTANT:CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES tN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor,. 7