Craftsman 917.257711 Owner's Manual page 7

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of 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,
(2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge
(1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife
(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet
When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated
behind the steering wheeI).
TO REMOVETRACTOR 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.
Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE ROLLINGTRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer
from steering shaft.
• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
• Slide steering sleeve over the steering shaft.
o Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.
, Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt,
lock washer 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
tS TO ROLL OFF SKID:
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
STEERING WHEEL INSERT
_.f HEX BOLT
LOCK WASHER
STEERING
STEERING / STEERINGsHAFT
WHEEL / /
ADAPTER _/
SLEEVE / /'-. -_--_-'_ / / /
/ / ///1 /
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FIG. 1
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 7)
Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
Release parking brake by depressing clutch!brake
pedal.
Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
o Roll tractor backwards off skid.
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