Product Manual

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SECTION 4: TRACTOR SET-UP
Attaching The Steering Wheel
1. If the steering wheel for your tractor did not come
attached, the hardware for attaching it 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.
Connecting the Battery Cables
CAUTION: When attaching battery cables, always
connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first,
followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
For shipping reasons, both battery cables on your
equipment may have been left disconnected from the
terminals at the factory. To connect the battery cables,
proceed as follows:
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos.
(+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
1. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the
positive battery terminal and attach the red cable to
the positive battery terminal (+) with the bolt and
hex nut. See Figure 2.
2. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the
negative battery terminal and attach the black cable
to the negative battery terminal (–) with the bolt and
hex nut. See Figure 2.
3. Position the red rubber boot over the positive
battery terminal to help protect it from corrosion.
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 23 of this manual prior to operating
the tractor.
Tire Pressure
WARNING: Never exceed the maximum
inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the
tire.
The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating
the tractor. Recommended operating tire pressure is
approximately 10 p.s.i. for the rear tires and 14 p.s.i. for
the front tires. Check sidewall of tire for maximum p.s.i.
Attaching The Seat
NOTE: For shipping reasons, the seat is either
fastened to the tractor seat’s pivot bracket with a plastic
tie, or mounted backward to the pivot bracket. In either
case, free the seat from its shipping position being
careful not to bend or kink the wiring harness and follow
the instructions below to attach it.
Cap
Washer
Hex Bolt
Steering Shaft