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ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 9/16" wrench Pliers
(1) 3/4" wrench Tire pressure gauge
(2) 1/2" wrenches Utility knife
When right and left hand are 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
• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton.
• 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.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT
• Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align
mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and
install 5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
• Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel
and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.
• Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten-
sion.
• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto adapter.
• Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex
bolt and tighten securely.
• Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel.
• Remove protective materials from tractor hood and
grill.
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE
TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
STEERING
WHEEL
INSERT
3/8 HEX BOLT
3/8 LOCK WASHER
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
ADAPTER
5/16 HEX BOLT
STEERING
SLEEVE
5/16 LOCKNUT
LOWER
STEERING
SHAFT
EXTENSION SHAFT
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
• Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box
door.
• If this battery is put into service after month and year
indicated on label (label located between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
(See "BATTERY" in CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILI-
TIES section of this manual for charging instructions).
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
SEAT PAN
LABEL
TERMINAL
TERMINAL