Craftsman 917.280150 Operator's Manual page 8

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 ensure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 5/16" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(2) 1/2" wrenches
(1) 9/16" wrench
Utility knife
Tire pressure gauge
Pliers
When right or left hand is mentioned in this
manual, it means when you are in the operating
position (seated behind the steering wheel).
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
1. 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, 5/16 lock
washer, 5/16 hex bolt and tighten
securely.
7. Snap steering wheel insert into center
of steering wheel.
8. Remove protective materials from trac-
tor hood and grill.
INSERT ........_: _::_i
i
5/16 HEX BOLT-..._
5/16 LOCK ._._/_:¢
WASHER _ :-<_ \
LARGE FLAT __--_ _ .... b
WASHER !_ _ _ -- j
\ \ _ y f---_ _-_------._.._ STEERING
-'+_ <-........ _ 3//_ WHEEL
STEERING
BOOT
ADAPTER "
LOWER
STEERING
SHAFT
SHAFT
IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any
staples in skid that may puncture tires where
tractor is to roll off skid.
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