Tools required for assemb, To remove tractor from carton, Unpack carton – Poulan 157257 User Manual
Page 6: Before rolling tractor off skid, Attach steering wheel (see fig. 1)
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When right or left hand is mentioned in this manuak it
means when you are in the operating position (seated
behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
•
Remove a!i accessible loose part's and parts cartons
from carton (See page 5),
•
Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners
of carton, and lay panels flat.
•
Check for
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additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF 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.
•
Slide steering wheei adapter onto steering shaft exten
sion.
•
Position steering wheei and sleeve assembly so cross
bars are horizontal (left to 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 SKiDTHAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERETRACTOR
IS T O R O L t, O F F S KID
nassembled for shipping purpo
ie must be tightened securely.
PEER
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation
section for location and function of controls)
•
Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift leverto
its highest position.
•
Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
•
Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to
disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in
the Operation section of this manual).
•
Roll tractor backwards off skid.
•
Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.