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Craftsman EZ3 917.258590 Owner's Manual page 7

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Your' new tractor has been assernbled at the factory with excL_ptionof 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_
TOOLS
REQUIRED
FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed_
(1) 3/4" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrench
(1) 9/16" wrench
Utility knife
(1) 1/2" wrench
Tire pressure gauge
(!) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet
When right and 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 (See page 6)_
Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners
of carton, and lay panels flat.
Remove mower and packing materials_
o
Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove_
BEFORE
ROLLING
TRACTOR
OFF
SKID
ATTACH STEERING
WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
Remove Iocknut and large flat washer from steering
shall
Positionfront wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward,,
Slide the steering sleeve over' the steering shaft.
o
Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto adapter.
Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with Iocknut
and large flat washer previously removed,, Tighten
securely,
°
Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel°
°
Remove protective plastic 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,
Fi="-. _
LARGE FLAT
_
WASHER
t
f
1/
/
/
1
t/
/
_ _
_
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FIG. 1
TO ROLL TRACTOR
OFF SKID (See Opera-
tion section for location and function
of con-
trols)
Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift leve_to
its highest position.
Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal°
Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to
disengage transmission (See 'q'O TRANSPORT" in
the Operation section of this manual),.
Roll tractor backwards off skid,,
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