American Landmaster LS455EFI 2018 User manual

FULL SIZE UTILITY VEHICLE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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TOOLS REQUIRED
WARNING
WARNING
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1 Uncrating the vehicle (refer to figure 1)
2: Remove Top
1: Remove Ends
3: Remove Sides
RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
2018 MODEL
Congratulations on the purchase of your Utility Vehicle! These
instructions will guide you through the assembly process. Carefully
read these instructions and familiarize yourself with the tools and
fasteners required before starting the assembly of your vehicle.
The following fasteners are included for the assembly of this vehicle.
please make sure you have all fasteners before beginning assembly. If
any parts are missing or if you have questions regarding the packaged
vehicle, call American Landmaster customer service at 800-643-7332.
Wear proper eye protection during the uncrating and assembly
process to avoid potential eye injuries.
The Brush Bars and the Shoulder Belts are critical parts of the
Operator / Passenger safety system on this vehicle. Do not attempt to
operate the unit until these components have been properly installed.
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• Wear your Safety Glasses to prevent eye injury.
• Using the Hammer and Pry Bar, remove crate ends and discard.
• Carefully pry and remove crate top and discard.
• Remove crate sides and discard.
• Using a Box Cutter, cut and remove the hold down ties.
• Unpack all loose components and set aside.
Hammer Box or Side Cutter Pry Bar
Safety Glasses ½” Wrench ½” Socket
¼” Allen Wrench Phillips Screw Driver 7/16” Wrench
3/16” Allen Wrench (2) 15/16” Wrench (2) 17mm Wrench
overhead bars
front bumper
front tires
seat back
seat bottom underseat storage tray
(not available on all units)
(8) - 5/16-18 x 2 Socket yellow (2-50172)
(8) - 5/16 Bent washer zinc (2-50702)
(8) - 5/16-18 Nylon LN yellow (2-50007)
Overhead bars / Bed tubes (black bag)
Bag contents
(4) - 5/16-18 x 1.25 Hex head bolt (2-50161)
(4) - 5/16-18 Keps lock nut yellow (2-50005)
(4) - 5/16 SAE flat washer yellow (2-50701)
Bumper (red bag)
(4) - 1/4-20 x 1 HHCS Gr.5 zinc (2-50087)
(4) - 1/4-20 Nylon LN yellow (2-50001)
(4) - 1/4 SAE flat washer yellow (2-50717)
(4) - 1/4-20 x 3/4 Carriage bolt Gr.5 zinc (2-50087)
Fenders (white bag)
(6) - 1/4-20 x 3/4 Socket SS (2-50636)
(6) - 1/4-20 Nylon LN yellow (2-50001)
Steering wheel (clear bag)
(2) - 5/8-11 x 4 HHCS Gr.8 yellow (2-50255)
(2) - 5/8-11 Nylon LN yellow (2-50015)
Cargo Bed (clear bag)
(2) - M12 x 1.75 x 25 FHCS (15829)
(2) - M12 x 1.75 x FH toplock hex nut (2-50001)
Seat Belt (yellow bag)
Figure 1
Typical crate construction

2 Front Wheel Installation (refer to exploded view at right)
1) Jack the front of the vehicle up so that the front wheels can be
installed.
2) Secure the vehicle with jack stands.
3) Install the front wheels using the lugnuts that are shipped on the
front wheel hubs.
4) Use care when installing the wheels such that the valve stem is
facing the outside of the vehicle. As well, some models are equipped
with directional tires and should be installed in the direction indicated
by the arrow on the sidewall of the tire as shown at right.
5) Install the lug nuts with the tapered side against the wheel.
Tighten each lug nut and torque to 100 ft-lb ft.
6) Remove the jackstands. The vehicle can now be rolled off of the
crate base.
3 Bumper Installation (refer to exploded view at right)
4 Steering Wheel Installation (refer to exploded view at right)
1) Align the holes in the front bumper with the mounting plate on the
front of the vehicle.
2) Insert the four 5/16” x 1” bolts through the bumper brackets and
into the mounting plate with the washers and lock nuts on the BACK
of the mounting plate.
3) Install the four washers and locknuts and tighten.
1) Turn the front wheels such that the tires are pointed straight forward.
Align the holes in steering wheel with mounting holes on the steering
hub such that the center spoke is pointing down.
2) Install ¼” x ¾” socket head bolts through the center cap, then into
the steering wheel and steering hub. Install and tighten ¼” nylon
locking nuts on the back of the steering hub.
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(bumper configuration may differ
from bumper shown in illustration)
5/16 x 1.25 bolt
5/16 flat washer 5/16 lock nut
lug nuts (tapered side against the wheel)
valve stem is facing the
outside of the vehicle
front of vehicle
directional tires and should be installed in the
direction indicated by the arrow on the
sidewall of the tire
1/4 - 20 lock nut
steering hub
steering wheel
center cap
bolt - 1/4 x 3/4 SHCS
center spoke is
pointing down

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1) Tilt the cargo bed up.
2) Line up the holes in the rear fenders with the square holes in the
bed. The raised rectangular surface on the fender should be
completely hidden under the bed. If not, turn the fender around.
3) Insert a 1/4” x 1” hex head bolt through the bed and into the fender.
4) Fasten with a 1/4” flat washer and a 1/4” nylock. (If installing
fenders on a steel bed, you will use 1/4” x 3/4” carriage bolts
instead of the hex head bolts).
8 Rear Fender Installation (refer to exploded view at right)
1) From the outside of the vehicle working inboard, pass the M12 x 25
bolt through the outside hip point mounting bracket and the seat belt
anchor.
2) Install the M12 flanged locking nut and tighten.
3) Repeat on the other side.
9 Safety Belt Installation (refer to exploded view at right)
6 Cargo Bed Installation (refer to exploded view at right)
1) Locate and install rear the frame stub tubes into the rear of the
frame. Note that the pivot tube on the frame stub tube should be
on the top side when installed.
2) Insert a 5/16” x 2” socket head bolt from the top down into the
frame stub tube.
3) Install the curved washer such that it forms to the tube, then install
a 5/16” center lock nut (do not tighten until after cargo bed is
installed)
4) Place the cargo bed on the vehicle and insert a 5/8” x 4” hex head
bolt through each pivot bracket and frame stub tube. The bolt heads
should be facing the center of the vehicle with the nuts facing the
outside.
5) Tighten both 5/16” frame stub bolts and nuts.
6) Install the 5/8” nylon locking nuts on the pivot bolts. Tighten the
pivots and then loosen ¼ turn.
7) Loosen the bed latch pin bolt on the frame just enough for it to slide
in the adjustment slot.
8) Close the bed and position the latch pin bolt so that it is at the
bottom of the latch slot to prevent rattles. Tighten the latch pin.
seat back
assembly
5 Overhead Bar Installation (refer to exploded view at right)
1) Place seat back assembly on vehicle frame as shown.
2) Place the A Pillar weldment on the vehicle frame as shown.
3) Insert the 5/16” x 2”socket head bolts through the 6 connection
points as shown. The head of the bolt should be on the outside of the
vehicle.
4) Install the curved washers on the threaded end of the bolts such that
the curve fits snugly against the tube.
5) Install the 5/16” nylon locking nuts - leaving all fasteners finger
tight.
6) Once all overhead fasteners are installed, tighten all fasteners.
A pillar
weldment
seat belt anchor attachment
M12 x 25 bolt
M12 lock nut
seat belt
anchor
cargo bed
bed latch pivot tube
on top
frame stub tubes

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(bumper configuration may differ
from bumper shown in illustration)
EXPLODED VIEW
seat back assembly
cargo bed
bed latch
pivot tube
on top
frame stub tubes
lug nuts
seat belt anchor attachment
M12 x 25
bolt
M12 lock nut
seat belt
anchor
5/16 x 1.25
bolt
5/16 flat washer
5/16 lock nut
1/4 - 20 lock nut
steering hub
steering wheel
cap
bolt - 1/4 x 3/4 SHCS
A pillar weldment
WARNING
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Avoid risk of serious injury or death. It is important to first read and
understand the Owner/Operator Manual and follow all instructions
and warnings. If you do not understand this, or any other warning
supplied with your vehicle, contact your dealer or ALM customer
service at 1-800-643-7332 before using this vehicle