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Craftsman 917.272262 Owner's Manual page 8

25.0 hp electric start 48" mower automatic lawn tractor

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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. Review the video cassette before
you begin.
TOOLS REQUIRED
FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes you need
are listed below.
(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) 3/4" Socket w/
(1) 1/2= wrench
ddve ratchet
(1) Utility knife
(1) Pliers
(1) "[]re pressure gauge
When right or left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means, from your point of
view, when you are in the operating
position (seated behind the steedng
wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR
FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
1, Remove all accessible loose parts
and parts cartons from carton.
2. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on
ell four comers of carton, and lay
panels flat.
3. Remove mower and packing materi-
als.
4, Check for any additional loose parts
or cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING
TRACTOR
FROM SKID
ATrACH STEERING WHEEL
1. Remove hax nut and large flat washer
from steedng shaft.
2. Positionfront wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight forward.
3. Slide the steering sleeve over the
steering shaft.
4. Position steering wheel so cross bars
are horizontal (left to right) and slide
onto steering wheel adapter.
5, Secure steedng wheel to steering
shaft with hex nut and large flat
washer previously removed. Tighten
securely.
6. Snap steering wheel insert into center
of steering wheel.
7. Remove protective materials from
tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: Check for end remove any
staples in skid that may puncture tires
where tractor is to roll off skid.
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BA'I'rERY
1. Lift hood to raised position.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service
after month and year indicated on label
(label located between terminals) charge
battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10
amps. (See "BA'I-I'ERY" in Maintenance
section of this manual for charging
instructions),
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INSTALL SEAT
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment
knob.
1, Remove adjustment knob and flat
washer securing seat to cardboard
packing and set aside for assembly of
seat to tractor.
2. Pivot seat upward and remove from
the cardboard packing. Remove the
cardboard packing and discard.
3. Place seat on seat pan so head of
shoulder bolt is positioned over large
8
slotted hole in pan.

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