Unassembled Parts; Assembly/Pre-Operation; Tools Required For Assembly; To Remove Tractor From Carton - Craftsman 917.28862 Operator's Manual

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left
unassembled for shipping purposes.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge
(2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife
Pliers
When right or left hand is mentioned in this
manual,itmeans when you are inthe 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 along dotted lines on all four panels
of carton. Remove end panels and lay
side panels flat.
, Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.
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TO ADJUST SEAT
• Sit in seat.
Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat
until a comfortable position is reached
which allows you to press clutch!brake
pedal all the way down.
• Release lever to lock seat in position.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR :: :_:
FROM SKID
TO CHECK BATTERY
1. Lift hood to raised position.
NOTE: Ifthis batteryis putinto service after
month and year indicated on label (label is
located between terminals) charge battery
for minimumof one hourat 6-10 amps. (See
"BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this
manual for charging instructions).
• For battery andbattery cable installation
see "REPLACING BATTERY" in the
"Service and Adjustments" section in
this manual
NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off
the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction
below to remove the tractorfrom the skid.
_WARNING: Before starting, read,
understand and follow all instructions in the
Operation section of this manual, Ensure
tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Ensure
the area in front of tractor is clear of other
people and objects.
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