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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR
ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set wil!make assembly
easier,, Standard wrench sizes you need
are listed below,,
(1) 9/t6" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(2) t/2" wrench
(1) 3/4" wrench
(1) Utility knife
(1)Pliers
(I) 3/4" Socket w/
drive rachet
(1) Phillips Screw-
driver
(1) Tire pressure
gauge
When right or left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means, from your point of
view, when you are in the operating posi-
tion (seated behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
o Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts boxes from shipping carton (See
page 6)_
o Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on
all four corners of shipping carton, and
lay panels flat.
o Remove mower and package materials.
o Check for any additional loose parts or
boxes and remove,
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF
SKiD
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND
BOOT
° Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-
ing shafL Align rnounting holes in exten-
sion and lower shafts and install 5/16
hex bolt and IocknuL Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut secure-
ty to 18-22 ft. lbs,. torque°
o Place tabs of steering boot over tab
slots in dash and push down to secure.,
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
° Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight fop_vardo
° Slide steering wheel adapter' onto steer-
ing shaft extension.
o Position steering wheel so cross bars
&re horizontal (left to right) and slide
inside boot and onto adapter'.
o Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock
washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely°
• Snap steering wheel insert into center
of steering wheel°
o 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
_f..1_ 3/8 Lockwasher
Large Flat
Steering _ Steenng
Wheel _'Boot
Extension _//Adapter
Shaft _ _ 5t16 Hex
Bolt
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Lower Steering--mz__.___R ---'----.
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Shaft ' I
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Operation section for location and
function of controls)
° Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-
ment lift lever' to its highest position.
o 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 backwards off skid.
o Remove banding holding discharge
guard up against tractor..