Sears EZ3 917.256543 - Manual (Page 7)

ASSEMBLY
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factoty with exception oí 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 wili make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 5/16" wrench (1) 3/4" Socket w/drive rächet
(2) 7/16" wrenches Phiiiips Screwdriver
(1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge
(1) 9/16“ wrench Utility 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).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
<• Remove ali accessible loose parts and parts cartons
I Ue i i odi lUi F
« Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on ali four corners
of carton, and lay panels fiat.
" Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
romo VO.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
0 Slide extension shaft onto tower steering shaft. Align
mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and
install 5/16 hex boll and locknut. Tighten securely,
IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECUBELYTO
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
« Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten­
sion.
® Position steering wheel and sleeve assembly so cross
bars are horizontal (leftto right) and slide 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 plastic from tractor hood and grill,
IMPORTANT:
CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKIDTHATMAY PUNCTURETIBES WHERETRACTOR
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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 ciuichA>rake
pedal.
« Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
» Roll tractor backwards off skid.
<• Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3)
CAUTION; Do not short battery termi­
nals. Before connecting battery, re­
move
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.
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 lor minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal
with hex bolt, flat washer, lock 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.