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Craftsman 917.273131 Owner's Manual page 8

Lawn tractor 17.0 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left
unassembled
for shipping purposes. 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. 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) Pliers
(2) 1/2" wrench
(1) Utility knife
(1) Tire pressure
gauge
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
1. Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts boxes from carton.
2. Cut along dotted lines on all four pan-
els of carton. Remove end panels and
lay side panels flat.
3. Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.
BEFORE
REMOVING
TRACTOR
FROM
SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE
EXTENSION
SHAFT AND
BOOT
1. Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-
ing shaft. Align mounting holes in
extension and lower shafts and install
5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten
securely.
IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut se-
curely to 18-22 ft. Ibs torque.
2. Place tabs of steering boot over tab
slots in dash and push down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
3. Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight forward.
4. Remove steering wheel adapter from
steering wheel and slide adapter onto
steering shaft extension.
5. Position steering wheel so cross bars
are horizontal (left to right) and slide
inside boot and onto adapter.
6. Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock
washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten se-
cu rely.
Insert_
3/8 Hex Bolt
"_
_3/8
Lock Washer
J
_
Large Flat
Steering
_,_
Washer
Wheel __
Adapter---____
5/16 Locknut
Extension
_Shaft
"_qtr-------- 5/16 Hex
Bolt
Lower
Steering
Sha_
Slots
7. Snap steering wheel insert into center
of steering wheel.
8. 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
INSTALL SEAT
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment
knob.
1. Remove adjustment knob and flat
washer securing seat to cardboard
packing and set aside for assembly of
seat to tractor.
2. Pivot seat upward and remove from
the cardboard packing. Remove the
cardboard packing and discard.
3. Place seat on seat pan so head of
shoulder bolts are positioned over the
large slotted holes in pan.
4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder
bolts in slots and pull seat towards rear
8
of tractor.

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