ASSEMBLY
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembted for shipping purposes.
Toensure 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 will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(2) 1/2" wrenches Pliers
(1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge
Utility knife
When right or left hand ismentioned inthis manual, itmeans
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 along dotted lines on all four panels of carton.
Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.
• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE REMOVINGTRACTOR FROM
SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
• Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align
mounting holes in extension and Iowershafts and install
1/4 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT:TIGHTEN BOLTAND NUT SECURELYTO 10-12
FT.LBS TORQUE.
• Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
• Positionfront wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
• Remove steedng wheel adapter from steering wheel
and slide adapter onto steedng shaft extension.
• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.
• Assemble large flat washer, 1/2 hex nut and tighten
securely.
• Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel.
• Remove protective materials from tractor hood and
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IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
ISTO ROLL OFF SKID.
STEERING _/
WHEEL
_INSERT
_-_1_ HEX NUT
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
STEERING
/_TAB BOOT
S
ADAPTER
EXTENSION SHAFT
1_ HEX BOLT
FIG. 1
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