Assembly - Craftsman 917.255551 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 5/16" wrench (1) 3/4" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge
(I) 1/2" wrench Screwdriver
(1) 9/16" wrench Utility knife
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 UNIT FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartoons
from carton (See page 6).
• Cut, from top to bottom, all four corners of carton and
lay panels flat.
• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
• Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft.
• Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash
lin@up with steering bushing. Install two (2) sheet
metal screws and tighten securely.
• Position steering boot over steering shaft.
• Place tabs of steering boot over slots in dash and push
down to secure.
• Siide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft.
• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto adapter.
• Assemble large flatwasher and 1/2-20 hex Iocknut and
tighten securely.
• Snap insert into center of steering wheel.
° Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.
INSERT
1/2 - 20 HEX LOCI
2-1/4" DIA.
STEERING
BUSHING
SLOT
STEERING SHAFT
(ASSEMBLY POSITION)
FIG. 1
STEERING SHAFT
(SHIPPING
POSITION)
BEFORE ROLLING UNIT OFF SKID
(See Fig. 6)
IMPORTANT; CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY
STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE
UNIT IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
• Pull freewheel knob up to disengage transmission.
. Roll unit backwards off skid.
• Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.
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