Contents Of Crate; Contents Of Hardware Pack - Craftsman R1000 Series Operator's Manual

Contents of Crate

• One Riding Mower
• One Steering Wheel/Shaft Assembly
• One Rear Hitch Plate
• One Riding Mower Operator's Manual

Contents of Hardware Pack

Before beginning installation, remove all the contents from the crate and all the
hardware from the pack from to make sure everything is present. Hardware is listed
below. Part numbers are shown in parentheses.
• Hitch Plate
• Seat Mounting Bracket (with two shoulder bolts & lock nuts installed)
Recommended Tools for Assembly
• 3/8" Wrench (or socket)
• 1/2" Wrench (or socket)
• 5/8" Wrench (or socket)
• 1/4" Drive Ratchet
Installing The Steering Wheel Assembly
If the steering wheel assembly for your tractor did not come already installed,
follow the steps below:
1. Slide the pedestal cap onto the steering shaft so that when the steering
shaft is installed on the tractor, the pedestal cap will be upright as shown in
Figure 1.
2. Remove the shoulder bolt and lock nut from the steering shaft on the tractor
and retain for later steps.
3. With the steering wheel assembly upright and positioned over the lower
steering shaft on the tractor, align the steering wheel so that with the
tractor wheels straight, the large opening on the steering wheel is facing
forward.
• One Seat Assembly
• One Rear Engine Cover
• One Oil Drain Sleeve
• One Steering Pedestal Cap
• 9/16" Socket
• 7/16" wrench
• Phillips Screw Driver
Figure 1
ASSEMBLY
4. Lower the steering wheel assembly onto the lower steering shaft (1) and
secure with bolt and lock nut (2) previously removed. See Figure 2.
5. Tighten the shoulder bolt and lock nut using a 9/16" wrench and
7/16"wrench or socket.
6. Remove the pedestal cap mount screw factory installed and located on the
tractor's steering console. Retain the screw for later instructions.
7. Slide the Pedestal cap down onto the tractor (1) and slightly rotate to the
right to clip into place. Secure the pedestal with the screw (2) previously
removed. See Figure 3.
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• One Discharge Chute Assembly
• One Hardware Pack
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Figure 2
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Figure 3
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