Sears EZ3 917.258542 - Manual (Page 7)

ASSEMBLY
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
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0 ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts arid 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,
{1) 3/4" Socket w/dfive rächet
(2) 7/16" wrenches (1) Phillips Screwdriver
(2) 1/2" wrenches Tire pressure gauge
(1) 9/16" wrench Ulility knife
When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated
behind the steering wheel).
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TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
« Remove ai! accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6),
» Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on aii four corners
of carton, and lay panels flat.
• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE ROLLINOTRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
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Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align
mounting holes in extension and iower shafts and
instaii 5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely,
IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO
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Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure.
NSTALL STEERiNG WHEEL
Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten­
sion.
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
INSKiDTHATMAY PUNCTURE TiRES WHERE TRACTOR
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TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera­
tion section for location and function of con­
trols)
* Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift leverto
its highest position.
» Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
® Place gearshift lever in neutra! (N) position.
*
Roll tractor backwards off skid.
» Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.
HOWTO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3)
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CAUTION: Do not short battery termi­
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 acciden­
tal grounding.
Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat
pan to raised position,
Open battery box door and remove protective plastic.
Remove terminal protective caps and discard.
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.
First connect RED battery cable to positive (
4 ) terminal
with hex bolt, flat washer, iock washer and hex nut as
shown. Tighten securely.
Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi­
nai with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer
and hex nut Tighten securely.
Close battery box door.