Assembly; Tools Required For Assembly; To Remove Tractor From Carton; Unpack Carton - Craftsman 917.255981 Owner's Manual

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassemb}ed for shipping purposes.
To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor alt parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened secure[yo Use
the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set wiII make assembly easier° Standard
wrench sizes are tisted.
(2) 7/16" wrenches (1) Adjustable wrench
(1) 9/16" wrench (1) Tire pressure gauge
(1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet (1) Utility knife
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
o Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6).
= Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners
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)
, Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer
from steering shaft.
• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
([eft to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter_
o Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt,
lock washer and large flat washer previously removed.
Tighten securely.
o 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 UNiT IS
TO ROLL OFF SKID
STEERING WHEEL
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WASHER
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FIG. 1
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
LIFT LEVER
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 2)
o Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal..
• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position°
= Roll unit backwards off skid.
FIG, 2