Assembly; Tools Required; To Remove Unit From Carton; Unpack Carton - Craftsman 917.254530 Owner's Manual

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
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wrench sizes are fisted.
(1) 5/16" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(1) 1/2" wrench
(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) 3/4" wrench
Tire pressure gauge
Screwdriver
Utility knife
When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated
behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE UNW FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6).
• Cut along dotted lines on carton, 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 ho_es in dash
tine 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,
• Slide 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 flat washer and 1/2-20 hex nut and
tighten securely
• Snap insert into center of steering wheel.
• Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grit1.
BEFORE ROLLING UNIT OFF SKID
(See Fig. 6)
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY
STAPLES IN SKI D THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE
UNIT IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
• Raise attachment {ift lever to its highest position.
• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal
• Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position.
. Roil unit backwards off skid.
• Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor
INSERT
1/2 - 20 HEX
2-1/4" DIA. WASHER -.,.._
STEERING
STEERING
BUSHING
STEERING SHAFT
(ASSEMBLY POSITION)
STEERING
BOOT
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STEERING SHAFT
(SHIPPING
POSITION)
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