Poulan PD22PH48STB User Manual - Page 6

ASSEMBLY 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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (2) 9/16" wrench Utility knife (1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers (1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet 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 along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat. • Remove mower and packing materials. • Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove. BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1) • Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering shaft. • Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward. • Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft. • Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel. • Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter. • Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut and large flat washer previously removed. 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. STEERING WHEEL INSERT LOCK NUT LARGE FLAT WASHER STEERING WHEEL STEERING WHEEL EXTENTION STEERING WHEEL ADAPTOR TABS STEERING SHAFT STEERING SLEEVE 02143 FIG. 1 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • Lift hood 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 MAINTENANCE section of this manual for charging instructions). LABEL 02173 FIG. 2 6