LY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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 L HJ[llnl ,,_, ........... ............ ,. : m' I i I 11......
i A socket wrench set wilt make assembly easier_ Standard wrench sizes are listed, STEERING WHEEL INSERT (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge (1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife (1) 9/t6" 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 UNPACK CARTON o Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (See page 6). STEERING WHEEL ADAPTER STEERING SHAFT o Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat. ° Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.
Y / / / BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID I / STEERING t t / SLEEVE _ _, ,, ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1) / ° Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft. FIG. 1 o Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward. HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR ° Slide steering sleeve over steering shaft. CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) ° 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 securety_ i11 ,lll][Lll,l _ I , i1,,,,i, I ,, i .... !,1/! i i1,1,,, ,,,,i,,11, I ...... CAUTION:
Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. o Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel, o Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES tN SKID THAT MAY PU NCTU RE TI RES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID., Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding. TO ROLL TRACTOR O FF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) o Lift hood to raised position.
o Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec- tive caps and discard_ ° Press lift lever plungerand raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. ° if this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge batter),"for minimum of one hour at 6-10 ampso ° First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as shown° Tighten securely. ° Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal ° Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual).
o Roll tractor forward off skid° ° Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat- tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut. Tighten securely. ° Close terminal access doors° = Remove mower and packing materials° o Remove ties from V-belts. 7