Assembly; Tools Required For Assembly; To Remove Tractor From Carton; Unpack Carton - Craftsman EZ3 917.259570 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
Your new tractor has been assembled at ihe factory with exception of these parts left unassembled for shtpping purposes,
To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor afl 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 wtfl make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed,
(1) 9/16" wrench (1) 3/'4" Socket w/drive rachel
(2) 7/16" wrenches Phillips Screwdriver
(2) t12" wrench Tire pressure gauge
(1) 3/4" wrench Utility knife
Pliers
When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position {sealed
behind the sleedng wheel)
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TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
,, Remove al! 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 paneIs fiat,
- Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFFSKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
,, Slide extension shaft onto lower steedng shaft. Align
mounting holes tn extension and lower shafts and
install 5t16 hex bolt and rocknut Tighten securely,
IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT ANt _IUT SECURELY TO
t8-22 FT. LBS TORQUE.
5/16 HEX
BOLT
• Placetabsof steering bootovertabslotsindash and
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TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-
tion section for location and function of con=
_'trois) ................... _ ............................................... -----
iNSTALL STEERING WHEEL
• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward,
• SHde steering wheei adapter onto steedng shaft exten-
sion,
• Pes_lion steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) ands]_de Inside boot and onto adapter,
• Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex
bolt and tighten securely
• Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel,
Remove protective materlals from tractor hood and
gdil,
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
tN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTUR E TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKiD
• Press l/It lever plunger and raise attachment lift tever to
tts highest position,, " .........
• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
• Place freewheel control In freewheeIfng position to
disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in
the Operat{on secUoti of this manual)
• Roll tractor backwards off skid.
,, Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor_
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