Tools Required - Craftsman EZ3 917.2566 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
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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.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife
(1) 1/2" wrench Phillips Screwdriver
(1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge
(1) 3/4" Socket w/drive rachet
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 all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6).
- Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners
of carton, and lay panels tlat.
- Remove mower and packaging materials.
= Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF
SKID
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_- STEERING
'_,..-/ WHEEL INSERT
_ LOCKNUT
- ARGE FLAT
WASHER
WHEEL
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WHEEL _) / STEERING SHAFT
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ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
- Remove Iocknut and large flat washer from steering
shaft,
- Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward,
- Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft,
• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto adapter.
- Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with Iocknut
and large flat washer previously removed. 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 SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID,
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 6)
• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position,
• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
Roll tractor backwards off skid.
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