Poulan 96042004700 User Manual

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ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.  Stan dard 
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 1/2"  wrench   
(2)  3/4" wrench
(3) Pliers
(4) Utility knife
(5) Tire pres sure gauge
When right or left hand is mentioned in this man ual, it means 
when you are in the operating po si tion (seated be hind the 
steer ing wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM 
CAR TON
UNPACK CARTON
•  Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons  
from carton.
•  Cut along dashed lines on all four panels of carton. 
Remove end panels and lay side 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.
FIG. 1
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LOWER STEERING SHAFT
STEERING BOOT
EXTENSION SHAFT
5/16 HEX 
BOLT
STEERING 
WHEEL
INSERT
ADAPTER
LARGE FLAT 
WASHER
TABS
TAB
SLOTS
5/16 LOCK 
WASHER
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM 
SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
•  Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft.  
•  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 steer ing shaft ex ten sion.
•  Position steering wheel so cross bars are hor i zon tal 
(left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapt er.
• 
Assemble large flat washer, 5/16 lock washer, 5/16 hex 
bolt and tighten se cure ly.
•  Snap steering wheel insert into center of steer ing 
wheel.
•  Remove protective materials from trac tor hood and 
grill.
IMPORTANT:  CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN 
SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO 
ROLL OFF SKID.
INSTALL SEAT (See Figs. 2 and 3)
• 
Remove bolt and flat washer se cur ing seat to cardboard 
packing and set aside for as sem bly of seat to tractor.  
Remove the cardboard packing and discard.
•  Connect switch to seat.
•  Place seat on seat pan so all three (3) bottom pads 
are positioned over large slotted holes in pan.
Fig. 2
WIRING HARNESS
SEAT 
SWITCH
PAD
TAPE
SEAT 
PAN
SLOT