Assembly; Tools Required For Assembly; To Remove Tractor From Carton; Before Rolling Tractor Off Skid - Craftsman 917.270623 Owner's Manual

Your-new-tractor hasbeen assembled atthefactory w ithexception ofthose parts left
unassembled forshipping purposes. Toensure s afe
_nd 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 socketwrenchset willmake assembly
easier.Standardwrenchsizes you need
are listed below.
(1) 9/16" wronch
(1) 3/4" wrench
(2) 1/2" wrench
(1) Utility knife
(1)Pliers
(1) 3/4" Socket w/
ddve rachet
(1) Phillips Screw-
driver
(1) "tire pressure
........ gauge
When right or left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means, from your point of
view, when you are in the operating posio
tion (seated behind the steedng wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
• Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts boxes from shipping carton (See
page 6).
• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on
all four comers of shipping carton, and
lay panels flak
--.-Check for any additional loose parts or
boxes and remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF
SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND
-- BOOT _
• Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-
ing shaft. Align mounting l_les in exten-
sion and lower shafts and install 5/16
hex belt and Iocknut. "l]ghten securely.
IMPORTANT: "r_jhten bolt and nut secure-
ly to 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.
• Place tabs of steering boot over tab
slots in dash and push down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
• Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight forward.
• -Slll_z_eel_ng wheel adapter onto steer-
ing shaft extension.
• Position steering wheel so cross bars
are horizontal (left to fight) and slide
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 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.
. Inseam/8 H ex Bolt
._3/8 Lockwasher
_Large Rat
5/16 Locknut . __//
LowerSteedng_ S, "_._--.
Shaft ; -"'t'{ • "., ;
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TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Operation section for location and
function of controls)
• Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-
ment lift lever to its highest position.
• Release parking brake by depressing
clutch/Drake pedal.
• Place freewheel control in freewheeling
position to disengage transmission (See
"TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation
section of this manual).
• Roll tractor forward off skid.
• Remove banding holding discharge
guard up against tractor.
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