Lawn Tractor Owner's Manual

6
ASSEMBLY
STEERING
WHEEL
LOWER
STEERING
SHAFT
RETAINER CLIPS
(TAB TO OUTSIDE)
STEERING
WHEEL HUB
STEERING SLEEVE
5/16 LOCKNUT
5/16 HEX BOLT
ADAPTER
STEERING
SLEEVE
ADJUSTABLE
EXTENSION SHAFT
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
3/8-24 LOCKNUT
INSERT
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) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet
(2) 7/16" wrenches Phillips Screwdriver
(1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife
(1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge
When right and 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 5).
• Cut along lines on carton, from top to bottom, all four
corners of carton and lay panels flat.
• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
PREASSEMBLE SLEEVE TO STEERING WHEEL
(See Fig. 1 Inset)
• Install sleeve retainer clips, evenly spaced around
steering wheel hub, with formed tabs toward the out-
side of hub.
• Press or lightly tap the retainer clips fully onto the
steering wheel hub.
• Press steering sleeve fully onto steering wheel hub and
clips.
ASSEMBLE ADJUSTABLE EXTENSION SHAFT
The steering wheel may be assembled in a high, medium,
or low position. Position is determined by which of the three
mounting holes is used in the extension shaft.
• Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align
desired mounting holes and install 5/16 hex bolt and
locknut. Tighten securely.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
• Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten-
sion.
• Position steering wheel and sleeve assembly so cross
bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto adapter.
• Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24 locknut and
tighten securely.
FIG. 1
• Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel.
• Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 8)
• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
• Place freewheel control in freewheel position to disen-
gage transmission. (See "TO TRANSPORT" in Opera-
tion section of this manual).
• Roll tractor backwards off skid.
• Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.