Craftsman 3One 917.257562 Owner's Manual page 7

ASSEMBLY
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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exceptionof those parts left unassembledfor shippingpurposes°
To ensure safe and proper operationof yourtractor, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely_ Use
the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socketwrench set will make assembfy easier.. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 5/16" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(1) 1/2" wrench
(1) 3/4" wrench
(1) 9/t6" wrench
(t) Phillips screwdriver
Utility knife
Tire pressu_'egauge
(1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet
When right and teft hand is mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated
behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR-
TON
UNPACK CARTON
° Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6),.
= Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on air four corners
of carton, and lay panels flat..
= Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
STEERING SHAFT
(ASSEMBLY
POSITION)
STEERING SHAFT ,:::
(SHIPPING .._/,"
POSITION) "_,
FIG. I
SLOT
BEFORE ROLLINGTRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
, Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft
• Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash
line up with steering bushing. Install two (2) sheet
metal screws and tighten securely°
o Position steering boot over steering shall
. Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure,
° Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft,
o 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.
o Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24 locknut and
tighten securely.
° Snap steering wheel insert, into center of steering
wheel.
= Remove protective plastic 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. 7)
° Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position
. Retease parking brake by depressing clutch/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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