Keys
Key(s)
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 1/2" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means
when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the
steer ing wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
•
Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton.
•
Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton.
Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.
•
Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
SKID
CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 1)
WARNING: Do not short battery ter mi nals
by allowing a wrench or any other object
to contact both terminals at the same
time. Before connecting battery, remove
metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings,
etc. Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from ac ci den tal
grounding.
UNASSEMBLED PARTS
Slope Sheet
ASSEMBLY
Tire pressure gauge
Utility knife
Pliers
Oil Drain Extension
NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and
year indicated on label (label is located between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See
"BATTERY" in the Maintenance section of this manual for
charging instructions.)
•
Determine battery location. Battery location will be
under the seat or the hood.
•
Lift seat pan or hood to raised position.
•
Remove two terminal caps and discard.
•
First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal
with bolt and nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide
terminal cover over terminal.
•
Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-)
ter mi nal with remaining bolt and nut. Tighten se cure ly.
•
Lower seat pan or hood.
NOTE: For battery installation see "REPLACING BATTERY"
in the Service and Adjustments section in this manual.
TERMINAL
COVER
POSITIVE
(RED)
CABLE
02605
5
Battery
(2) Hex Bolts
(2) Nut Keps
NUT
TERMINAL
LABEL
CAP
BOLT
Fig. 1
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)
CABLE
