Assembly; Attach Steering Wheel; How To Set Up; Connect Battery - Craftsman 944.600191 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
Y_ur new tract_r has been assemb_ed at the fact_ry with excepti_n _f th_se parts _eftunassemb_ed f_r sh ipping purp_ses_ To
ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor 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 socket wrench set will make assembly easier, Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 9/16" wrench Pliers
(2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge
(2) 1/2" wrench 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
• 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 panels flat.
• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
SKID
ATrACH 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 install
5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.
• Pla_cetabs of steering 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.
• Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and
slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.
• Position steering 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 steedng wheelinsertintocenterof 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.
, _ STEERING WHEEL INSERT
• +4
_% ..___----- 3/8 HEX BOLT
3/8 LOCK WASHER
LOWER
STEERING
SHAFT
BOLT
FIG. 1
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CONNECT BA'I-rERY (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 metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.
• Lift hood to raised position.
• Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec-
tive caps and discard.
• If this battery is put into service after month and year
indicated on label (label located between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
., First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten
securely.
• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery
terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten
securely;
Close terminal access doors.