Craftsman EZ3 917.258562 Owner's Manual page 7

ASSEMBLY
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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory withexception of those parts leftunassembledfor shippingpurposes.
To ensure safe and properoperation ofyour tractorall parts and hardware you assemble must be tightenedsecurely. Use
the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socketwrench set will make assemblyeasier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 5/16" wrench (1) 3/4" Socket w/drive rachet
(2) 7/16" wrenches PhillipsScrewdriver
(2) 112"wrench Tire pressure gauge
(1) 9/16" wrench Utilityknife
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
• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6).
• Cut, from top to bottom, along lineson all four comers
of carton, and lay panels flat.
• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
• Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align
mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and
install5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLTAND NUT SECURELYTO
18-22 FT. LBS TORQUE.
• Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
• Positionfront wheels of the tractorsothey are pointing
straight forward.
• Slide steeringwheel adapteronto steering shaftexten-
sion.
• Positionsteering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.
Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 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,
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID
(See Fig. 8)
• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position•
• Release parking brake by depressing ciutcWbrake
pedal.
• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
• Roll tractor backwards off skid.
Remove banding holdingdischarge guard up against
tractor.
_EX INSERT
BOLT
OCK WASHER
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
STEERING
WHEEL
ADAPTER
_ TEERING
BOOT
EXTENSION SHAFT
5/16 HEX BOLT
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FIG. 1
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals by allowing a wrench or any other
object to contact both terminals at the
same time. Before connecting battery
remove meta bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden-
tal grounding.
• Lift hood to raised position.
• Open terminalaccess doors remove terminal protec-
tive caps and discard.
• If this battery is put intoservice after monthand year
indicated on label (label located between terminals)
charge battery for minimumof one hourat 6-10 amps.