ASSEMBLY
Your newtractor has been assembled atthe factorywith exception of those parts left unassembled forshippingpurposes. 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.
(2) 1/2" wrenches Pliers
(1) 9/1 6" wrench Tire pressure gauge
Utility knife
When dght 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.
• 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
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
Slide extension shaft onto lower steedng shaft. Align mount-
ing holes in extension and lower shafts and install
5/16 hex bolt and lecknut. Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO
18-22 FT. LBS TORQUE.
• Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push
down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
• Remove steering wheel adapter from steedng 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.
• Assemblelargeflatwasher,3181ockwasher, 318hexboltand
tighten securely.
Snap steedng wheel insert into center of steering wheel.
• Remove protective materials from tractor hood and gdll.
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WH ERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
INSERT
STEERING
WHEEL
STEERING
BOOT
EXTENSION
ADAPTER SHAFT
5/16 HEX
BOLT
TAB
SLOTS
FIG. 1
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