ASSEMBLY
3
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
To ensure 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.
(1) 9/16" wrench (1) 3/4" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge
(1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife
(1) 5/16" wrench
When right or left hand is 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 (See page 2).
• 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.
FIG. 1
TOROLLTRACTOROFFSKID(SeeOperator’s
Manual for location of controls)
• Pressliftleverplungerandraiseattachmentliftleverto
its highest position.
• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
• Roll tractor backwards off skid.
• Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.
SHEET
METAL
SCREW
STEERING WHEEL
STEERING
WHEEL
ADAPTER
STEERING SHAFT
(ASSEMBLY
POSITION)
TAB SLOT
TAB
HOLE
TABS
STEERING
BUSHING
LARGE FLAT WASHER
STEERING SHAFT
(SHIPPING POSITION)
STEERING WHEEL INSERT
3/8-24 LOCKNUT
STEERING
BOOT
BEFOREROLLINGTRACTOROFFSKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
• Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft.
• Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash
line up with steering bushing. Install two (2) sheet
metal screws and tighten securely.
• Position steering boot over steering shaft.
• Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure.
• Slidesteeringwheeladapterontouppersteeringshaft.
• Positionfrontwheelsof the tractorso theyarepointing
straight forward.
• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto adapter.
• Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24 locknut 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
INSKIDTHATMAYPUNCTURETIRESWHERETRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
