Full Product Manual

7
ASSEMBLY
Note: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor features may vary by
model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all tractor models and the
tractor depicted may differ from yours.
Note: All references in this manual to the left or right side and front or back of the
tractor are from the operating position only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified.
Preparation
Manually Move the Tractor
1. To engage the
transmission bypass
rods, pull the rod
back (a) and into
lower section of
“J” slot. Repeat on
opposite side. See
Figure 1.
2. After moving tractor,
reverse step one
to disengage the
bypass rods.
3. Remove the deck
wash system nozzle
adapter from the
manual bag, store
for future use.
Install Hitch (If necessary)
1. Locate Hitch (a) and install on
the rear of the frame using
the two hex washer screws (b)
provided. See Figure 2.
Note: Hitch and hex washer
screws will be the hardware
pack.
Reposition Upper Hoop (If necessary)
Upper hoop may be
positioned down for
shipping purposes:
1. Remove the
two hex washer
screws (a) partially
installed on the
frame. See Figure
3.
2. Rotate the upper
hoop (b) into
position. See
Figure 3.
3. Secure hoop in
place with the hex
washer screws removed in step 1. Torque the hex washer screws to 159-239
in-lbs (18-27 N-m).
(a)
(b)
Figure 1
(a)
(b)
(b)
Figure 2
(a)
(b)
(b)
Figure 3
Install Operator’s Seat
Knob Adjust or Lever Adjust
1. Cut any straps securing
the seat assembly to
the tractor. Remove all
packing material.
Note: Be careful not
to cut the seat wiring
harness.
2. Install the seat onto
the seat pan (a) using
hardware provided.
a. For a Knob
Adjust seat
insert bolts
(b) in the rear
holes and lock
washer (c) and
knobs (d) in the
front. Tighten
securely. See
Figure 4.
b. For a Lever Adjust
seat use flange
lock nuts (a) and
flat washers (b).
See Figure 5.
3. If necessary, securely
connect the seat switch
wiring harness (a) to
the seat switch (b).
See Figure 6. Secure
excess wire away from
pinch points before
continuing.
Note: Tractor will not
operate without the
seat switch wiring
harness connected.
Position Lapbar Drive Control Levers
The lapbar drive control levers can be adjusted up/down and forward/backward for
the operator’s comfort. Three height positions are available and/or levers can be
rotated forward or rearward using the knob.
To adjust the lapbar drive control lever height, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the two carriage screws
(a) and two flange lock nuts
(b) that secure the lapbar drive
control lever (c) to the upper
handle adjuster (d). See Figure 7.
Note: The multi-tool (if
equipped) can be used to make
this adjustment.
2. Move the lapbar drive control
lever into one of the three
available heights and secure in
place with the carriage screws
and flange lock nuts. See Figure
7.
(b)
(b)
(c)
(c)
(d)
(a)
(d)
Figure 4
(a)
(a)
(b)
(b)
(c)
(a)
(a)
Figure 5
(a)
(b)
(a)
(b)
Figure 6
(b)
(b)
(a)
(a)
(c)
(d)
Figure 7