3. If necessary, securely connect the seat switch wiring harness
(a) to the seat switch (b) (Figure 5). Secure excess wire away
from pinch points before continuing.
b
a
Figure 5
NOTE: Tractor will not operate without the seat switch wiring
harness connected.
Install Operator's Seat Armrests (if necessary)
Please refer to the kit included with your tractor for instructions
on installing the operator's seat armrests.
Steering Wheel (if necessary)
IMPORTANT! Do not use impact tools to install or remove the
steering wheel.
1. Remove the hardware for attaching the steering wheel (a)
from beneath the steering wheel cover (b). Carefully remove
the cover by inserting a small, bladed screwdriver into one of
the three snap locations and slowly prying up on the steering
wheel cover (b) to remove the hardware (Figure 6).
Figure 6
2. With the wheels of the machine pointing straight forward,
place the steering wheel (a) over the steering shaft.
(Figure 6).
SET-UP
b
a
a
c
d
b
3. Place the Belleville washer (c) with the cupped side facing
inward over the steering wheel and secure with the hex lock
screw (d) (Figure 6).
4. Place the steering wheel cover (b) over the center of the
steering wheel (a), align the three snaps with the tabs in the
steering wheel and push downward until it "clicks" into place
(Figure 6).
5. Proper steering column and seat adjustment will result in the
following (to adjust the seat, refer to Adjusting the Seat):
a. In the neutral position with hands on the steering wheel:
• Operator's upper arms should be relaxed and
approximately vertical.
• Operator's forearms should be
approximately horizontal.
• Operator's back should stay in contact with the
seat back.
• Steering column should not contact operator's legs.
6. Check the results of any adjustments to the conditions
described above. Repeat any adjustment procedures as
required until all conditions are met.
Steering Wheel Column
INSTALLING THE TILT LOCKING CYLINDER (IF NECESSARY)
1. Remove hardware from manual bag.
2. Sit in operator's seat.
3. With one hand, lift steering wheel column into a
raised position.
4. While holding steering wheel column in a raised position,
use other hand to place tilt locking cylinder, aligning holes in
top and bottom of cylinder with holes in cylinder mounting
plates on the underside of the steering wheel column and the
top of the column support bracket (Figure 7).
5. Working from right to left, install flat washers and shoulder
screws through holes aligned in Step 4 and secure with hex
flange lock nuts. Torque shoulder screws to 120-144 in-lbs
(14-16 N-m) (Figure 7).
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Figure 7