Troy-Bilt 26J - Assembly & Set-Up

Assembly & Set-Up
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Installing The Steering Wheel Assembly
If the steering wheel assembly for your tractor did not come
alredy installed, follow the steps below:
1. Slide the pedestal cap onto the steering shaft so that when
the steering shaft is installed on the tractor, the pedestal
cap will be upright as shown in Figure 3-1.
2. Remove the socket head screw and lock nut from the upper
steering shaft on the tractor and retain for later steps.
3. With the steering wheel assembly upright and positioned
over the lower steering shaft on the tractor, align the
steering wheel so that with the tractor wheels straight, the
large opening on the steering wheel is facing forward.
4. Lower the steering wheel assembly onto the lower steering
shaft and secure with the socket head screw and lock nut
previously removed. See Figure 3-2.
NOTE: Be sure to align the socket head screw so that the
head of the screw fits into the larger hole provided on the
upper steering shaft once tightened.
5. Tighten the socket head screw and lock nut using provided
hex key and a /” wrench or ratchet.
Contents of Hardware Pack
Before beginning installation, remove all the contents from the
crate and all the hardware from the pack from to make sure
everything is present. Hardware is listed below. Part numbers are
shown in parentheses.
• Two /-18 x /” Screws — Hitch Plate (710-3008)
• Two /-18 Lock Nuts — Hitch Plate (712-04063)
• Two /-15 x 1” Screws — Engine Rear Cover (710-1241)
• Two Shoulder Bolts — Seat Pivot Bracket (738-0140)
• Two /-18 Lock Nuts— Seat Pivot Bracket (712-04063)
• One /-20 x /” Screw — Steering Pedestal (710-0924)
• One / Hex Key — Steering Shaft (710-05046)
Recommended Tools for Assembly
• 3/16” Hex Key (included in hardware pack)
• 1/4” Drive Ratchet
• 3/16” Wrench (or adjustable wrench)
• 3/8” Wrench (or adjustable wrench)
• 1/2” Wrench (or adjustable wrench)
• 5/8” Wrench (or adjustable wrench)
• 3/8” Socket wrench
• 1/2” Socket wrench
Contents of Crate
• One Riding Mower • One Seat Assembly • One Steering Pedestal Cap
• One Steering Wheel/Shaft Assembly • One Rear Engine Cover • One Discharge Chute Assembly
• One Rear Hitch Plate • One Oil Drain Sleeve • One Hardware Pack
• One Riding Mower Operator’s
Manual
• One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Product Registration Card
Figure 3-1
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