Assembly & Set-Up
Thank You
Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully engineered to provide
excellent performance when properly operated and maintained.
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you
how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be
sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully
follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or property damage.
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product information
available at the time. Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with
the machine, its features and operation. Please be aware that this Operator's
Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models.
Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may
not be applicable to all models. We reserve the right to change product
specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without incurring
obligation.
Contents of Crate
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Rider (1)
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Steering Pedestal Cap (1)
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Discharge Chute Assembly (1)
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Hardware Pack (1)
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Product Registration Card (1)
Note: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Rider features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all rider models and the rider
depicted may differ from yours.
Note: All references in this manual to the left or right side and front or back of the rider are from the operating position only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified.
Note: Some components may come already assembled. If they are already assembled, skip ahead to the next step.
Contents of Hardware Pack
Before beginning installation, remove all the
contents from the crate and all the hardware
from the pack to make sure everything is present.
Hardware is listed below.
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Hitch Plate
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Seat Mounting Bracket (w/ two shoulder
bolts & lock nuts installed)
Recommended Tools for Assembly
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3/8" wrench and/or socket
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7/16" wrench and/or socket
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1/2" wrench and/or socket
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9/16" wrench and/or socket
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Phillips screw driver
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1/4" or 3/8"drive ratchet
Manually Moving the Tractor
The rider can be moved as long as the parking
brake is not set. Do not tow or push the rider over
10 mph.
If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone your
local authorized service dealer or contact us directly. We want to ensure your
complete satisfaction at all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the machine are
observed from the operating position.
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Operator's Manual (1)
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Rear Hitch Plate (1)
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Mulch Plug (1) †
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Battery Charger (1)
Installing the Steering Wheel Assembly
If the steering wheel assembly for your rider did
not come already installed, follow the steps below:
1.
Slide the pedestal cap (a) onto the steering
shaft (b) so that when the steering shaft (b) is
installed on the rider, the pedestal cap (a) will
be upright as shown in Figure 2-1.
(b)
(a)
(a)
Figure 2-1
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Steering Wheel/Shaft Assembly (1)
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Seat Assembly (1)
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Front Bumper (1) †
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Battery Charger Manual (1)
2.
Remove the shoulder bolt and lock nut from
the steering shaft and retain for later steps.
See Figure 2-2.
(a)
(c)
Figure 2-2
3.
With the steering wheel assembly upright
and positioned over the lower steering shaft
(b)
on the rider, align the steering wheel so
that with the rider wheels straight, the large
opening on the steering wheel is facing
forward.
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† — If Equipped
(d)
(c)
(d)
(b)
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