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Craftsman EZ3 917.259560 Owner's Manual page 63

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ASSENIBLY
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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 alt parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securelyo 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,
(I)
3/4" Socket w/drive rachet
(2) 7/16" wrenches
Phillips Screwdriver
(2) 1/2" wrench
Tire pressure gauge
(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 TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK
CARTON
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Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6).
Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on al! four corners
of carton, and lay panels flat,,
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Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove°
_-BEFORE ROLMNGTRACTOR
OFF SKID
ATTACH
STEERING
WHEEL
(See Fig. 1)
ASSEMBLE
EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
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Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft, Align
mounting holes in extension
and lower shafts and
install 5/t6 hex bolt and locknuto Tighten securely_
IMPORTANT:
TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO
18-22 FT, LBS TORQUE,,
°
Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure,
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
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Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward,,
°
Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten-
sion.
Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.,
.
Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3t8 hex
bolt and tighten securely°
°
Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel_
°
Remove protective
materials 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
STEERING
WHEEL
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
STEERING
BOOT
FIG. 1
TO ROLLTRACTOR
OFF SKID (See Operation
section
for location
and function
of controls)
Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment _ift!ever to
its highest position_
Release parking
brake by depressing
ctu_ca!brake
pedal,
Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position,
°
Roll tractor backwards off skid
Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor,
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