Your
new riding
mower
has been
assembled
at the factory
with the
exception
of those
parts left unassembled
for shipping
purposes.
To ensure
safe and proper
operation
of your
riding
mower
all parts and hardware
you assemble
must
be tightened
securely.
Use the
correct
tools as necessary
to insure
proper
tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED
FOR
ASSEMBLY
A socket
wrench
set will
make
assembly
easier.
Standard
wrench
sizes
you
need
are listed
below.
(1) 3/4" wrench
(1)
1/2" wrench
(1)
Utility
knife
(1) Tire
pressure
gauge
When
right
or left
hand
is mentioned
in
this manual,
it means
when
you are in the
operating
position
(seated
behind the steer-
ing wheel).
TO REMOVE RIDING MOWER FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
1. Cut along
dotted
lines on all four
panels
of carton.
Remove
carton
and top frame
as one unit.
2. Remove
packing
materials
from
riding
mower.
NOTE:
Only
cut carton
with a short
blade
utility knife, a long blade or saw can puncture
tires on unit.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR RIDING
MOWER
INSTALL
STEERING
COLUMN
.
.
3.
Insert
steering
shaft into mount
and se-
curely
fasten
with bolt, washer,
and nut
provided.
Insert
pin into hole in steering
shaft.
Slide
plastic
cover
over
steering
shaft
and into position.
._\/Steering
Shaft
Plastic Cover
Pin
"_
Steering
Shaft
Mount
Bolt
4.
Slide steering
shaft protective
foam cover
over shaft.
5.
Position
front wheels
of the riding mower
so they are pointing
straight
forward.
Insert _
_
-"-_. ,¢_-_
_Nut
Washer ....
_j,
,,Steering
Wheel
_>_
jAdapter
Foam Cover
Steering Shaft
\,
6.
Remove
steering
wheel
adapter
from
steering
wheel
and slide
adapter
onto
steering
shaft.
7.
Press
steering
wheel
into
position
on
shaft,
install
large
washer,
and tighten
nut securely.
8.
Snap steering
wheel
insert into center
of
steering
wheel
securely.
INSTALL SEAT
1.
Pivot seat upward
and remove
from the
cardboard
packing.
Remove
the
card-
board
packing
and discard.
2.
Place seat on seat pan so head of shoul-
der bolt is positioned
over
large slotted
hole in pan.
3.
Push
down
on seat to engage
shoulder
bolt in slot and pull seat towards
rear of
riding
mower.
Seat
Seat
Bolt
7