Craftsman 917.255160 Owner's Manual page 7

12.0 hp ohv electric start 38" mower deck 5 speed transaxle
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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposeso
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) 5/16" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
('1) 1/2" wrench
(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) 3/4" wrench
Tire pressure gauge
Screwdriver
Utility knife
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 UNiT FROM CARTON
UNPACK
CARTON
Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6).
Cut along dotted lines on carton, from top to bottom, all
four corners of carton and lay panels flaL
Check for any additional
loose parts or cartons and
remove,,
BEFORE ROLLING
UNiT OFF SKID
ATTACH
STEERING
WHEEL
(See Fig. 1)
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Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft.
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Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash
line up with steering bushing
Install two (2) sheet
metal screws and tighten securely..
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Position steering boot over steering shaft_
°
Place tabs of steering boot over slots in dash and push
down to secure.
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Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft,
Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
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Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto adapter°
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Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24 hex Iocknut and
tighten securely°
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Snap insert into center of steering wheel°
Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill,
INSERT
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3/8_24 HEX LOCKNUT
,i LARGEFLATWASHER
RINGWHEEL
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SHEET
WHEEL
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SCREW
ADAPTER
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TABS
STEERING
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STEERING SHAFT
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TAB
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HOLE
POSITION)
TABSLOT
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STEERING SHAFT
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(SHIPPING POSITION)
FIG. 1
IMPORTANT:
CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
iN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE UNIT IS
TO ROLL OFF SKID°
TO ROLL
UNIT OFF SKID (See Fig. 6)
Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
Release parking
brake by depressing
clutch/brake
pedal
Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position,
Roll unit backwards off skid.
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Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.
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