Steering Wheel - Craftsman 917.254740 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBL Y
STEERING WHEEL CAP
......... HEX LOCKNUT
2 . t/4" DIA, WASHER
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AIR
INTAKE
DUCT
HOOD
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BATTE R Y
COMPARTMENT
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NOTE: POSITION FRONT WHEEL FORWARD.
a. Use a 3/4" wrench to remove hex lock nut,
and 2 - 1/4" diameter washer (shown full size
below) from steering column (Fig. 3)
b. Position steering wheel over steering wheel insert.
c. Secure steering wheel to steering column using
the 2-1/4" diameter washer and the hex lock nut
(Fig. 3). Torque to 50 ft. Ibs. (67. 79 N-m).
d. Snap steering wheel cap in place on steering
wheel Steering wheel cap found in bag of parts.
Check Tires
Reduce tire pressure to 14 PSI (1 kg per cn'F) in front
tires and 12 PSI (0.84 kg per crfP) (Tires were oven'n-
flated for shipping purposes).
5. Install Battery
DO NOT SHORT BATTERY TERMI-
NALS.
BEFORE INSTALLING BATTERY,
REMOVE METAL BRACELETS, WRIST=
WATCH BANDS, RINGS, ETC,
a. Lift hood from rear sides (Fig. 4).
b. Make sure drain tube (Fig. 6) is fastened to drain
hole in battery tray and battery tray is positioned in
hole of battery support.
c. Place battery in plastic tray (battery terminals to
front of tractor)(Fig. 6).
POSITIVE TERMINAL MUST 8E CONNEC- l
TED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS FROM
ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING. ==J