Manual

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SECTION 5: TRACTOR SET-UP
Gas and Oil Fill-up
Use only clean, fresh (under 30 days old), unleaded
gasoline. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below the
top of the filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion.
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition before filling the fuel tank.
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manufacturer’s Operator/Owner
Manual packed with your tractor. Read instructions
carefully.
Attaching The Steering Wheel
Tools Required
(1) 1/2" socket wrench
1. The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has
been packed within the steering wheel, beneath
steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering
wheel cap and remove the hardware.
2. With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight
forward, place the steering wheel over the steering
shaft.
3. Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over
the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt. See
Figure 1.
Figure 1
4. Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the
steering wheel and push downward until it “clicks”
into place.
Attaching the Battery Cables
Tools Required
(1) 7/16" wrench
WARNING: California Proposition 65
Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
NOTE: Your tractor’s battery cables may have
already be attached at the factory.
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos.
(+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
• The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to
the positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and
hex nut at the factory. Make certain that the rubber
boot covers the terminal to help protect it from
corrosion.
• Remove the hex bolt and hex nut from the negative
cable.
• Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the
negative battery terminal and attach the negative
cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery
terminal (–) with the bolt and hex nut.
• Make certain the hold-down rod is in position over
the battery, securing it in place. See Figure 2.
Figure 2
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date
shown on top/side of battery, charge the battery as
instructed on page 27 of this manual prior to operating
the tractor.
Cap
Washer
Hex Bolt
Steering Shaft
Hex Bolt
Hex Nut
Rubber
Boot
Hold Down Rod