Assembly/Pre-Operation; Before Removing Tractor From Skid; Attach Steering Wheel; Install Seat - Craftsman LTS 1500 Owner's Manual

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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 you need
are listed below,
(I) 3/4"wrench (1) Pliers
(1) 1/2"wrench (1) Utility knife
(1) Tire pressure gauge
When right or left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means when you are in the
operating position (seated behind the steer-
ing wheel),
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
1, Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts boxes from carton°
2, Cut along dashed lines on all four panels
of carton.. Remove end panels and lay
side panels flat,,
3,, Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove,
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND
BOOT
t. Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-
ing shaft.
2. Place tabs of steering boot over tab
slots in dash and push down to secure,
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
3. Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight forward,,
4. Remove steering wheel adapter from
steering wheel and slide adapter onto
steering shaft extension.
5, Position steering wheel so cross bars
are horizontal (left to right) and slide
inside boot and onto adapter,
6, Assemble large flat washer, 5t16 lock
washer, 5t16 hex bolt and tighten se-
curely.
7, Snap steering wheel insert into center
of steering wheel,
8. Remove protective materials from trac-
tor hood and grill,
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Steering
Wheel
Insert
/_-.,., 5116 Hex Bolt
. /16 Lock
Washer
Large Flat
Washer
IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any
staples in skid that may puncture tires where
tractor is to roll off skid,
INSTALL SEAT
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment
knob,
t_ Removeadjustmentknoband flatwasher
securing seat to cardboard packing and
set aside for assembly of seat to trac-
tor.
2, Pivot seat upward and remove from the
cardboard packing,, Remove the card-
board packing and discard,
3. Place seat on seatpan so head ofshoul-
der bolt is positioned over large slotted
hole in pan°
4, Push down on seat to engage shoulder
bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of
tractor,
5_ Pivotseatand pan forward and assemble
adjustment knob and flat washer Ioosely_
Do not tighten,
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