Poulan 181377 - Manual (Page 6)

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ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(2) 1/2" wrenches
Utility knife
(1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge
Pliers
When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means
when you are in the operating position (seated behind the
steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton.
• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners
of carton, and lay panels flat.
• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To
ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the
correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
• Lift seat pan to raised position.
• If this battery is put into service after month and year
indicated on label (label located between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
(See "BATTERY" in CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
section of this manual for charging instructions).
FIG. 1
5/16
LOCKNUT
LOWER
STEERING
SHAFT
TABS
EXTENSION
SHAFT
5/16 HEX
BOLT
STEERING
WHEEL
INSERT
ADAPTER
3/8 HEX BOLT
3/8 LOCK WASHER
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
STEERING
BOOT
TAB
SLOTS
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
• Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align
mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install
5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO
18-22 FT. LBS TORQUE.
•
Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push
down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
• Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and
slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.
• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to
right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.
• Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt
and tighten securely.
• Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.
• Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.