Craftsman 917.258694 Owner's Manual page 7

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembled a tthefactory withexception o fthosepartsleftunassembled forslippingpurposes.
To
ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor aHparts 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 wilt make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(2) 7/16" wrenches PIiers
(1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge
(1) 3/4" Socket w/drive ratchet PhilNps Screwdriver
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 al! accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6).
o Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners
of carton, and lay panels flat,
, Remove mower and packing materials.
° Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
STEERING
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
- Remove Iocknut and large flat washer from steering
shaft.
= Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
• Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shafL
, Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto adapter,
Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut
and large flat washer previously removed. Tighten
securely.
• Snap steering wheel insert into center of 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.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation
section for location and function of controls)
Press Nfttever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to
its highest position.
, Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
, Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to
disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in
the Operation section of this manuat).
• Roll tractor backwards off skid.