Assembly; Tools Required For Assembly; To Remove Tractor From Carton; Before Rolling Tractor Off Skid - Craftsman EZ3 917.271024 Owner's Manual

Yournewtractorhas been assembledat the factorywith exceptionof thoseparts left
unassembledfor shipping purposes. T o ensuresafe and properoperation
of your trac-
tor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct
tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you
begin.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes you need
are listed below.
(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) Utility knife
(2) 1/2" wrench
(1) Tire pressure
gauge
(1) 3/4" Socket w/
drive ratchet
(1) Phillips Screw-
driver
When right or left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means, from your point of
view, when you are in the operating posi-
tion (seated behind the steering wheel).
_ Insert
3/8 Hex Bolt
Large Loo,wash
Washer __'_'_/
.__ Steering
Steering Wheel Boot
_Tabs
Extension Shaft _ Adapter
TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
• Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts cartons from carton.
• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on
all four corners of carton, and lay pan-
els flat.
• Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF
SKID
AI'rACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND
BOOT
• Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-
ing shaft. Align mounting holes in ex-
tension and lower shafts and install
5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten se-
curely.
IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut se-
curely to 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.
Place tabs of steedng boot over tab
slots in dash and push down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
• Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight forward.
• Slide steering wheel adapter onto
steering shaft extension.
• Position steering wheel so cross bars
are horizontal (left to right) and slide in-
side boot and onto adapter.
• Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock
washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten secure-
h,
• _nap steering wheel insert into center
of steering wheel.
• Remove protective materials from trac-
tor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT; Check for and remove any
staples in skid that may puncture tires
where tractor is to roll off skid.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BATTERY
• Lift seat pan to raised position and
open battery box door.
• If this battery is put into service after
month and year indicated on label (la-
bel located between terminals) charge
battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10
amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance
section of this manual for charging in-
structions).
Seat Pan
Battery
.Terminal