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Craftsman 917.27191 Owner's Manual page 8

20.0 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle

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Yournewtractorhas beenassembledat 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. Review the video cassette before
you begin.
TOOLS REQUIRED
FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes you need
are listed below.
(1) 3/4" wrench
(1) Pliers
(2) 7/16" wrench
(1) Utilityknife
(1) 13re pressure gauge
When right or 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
1. Remove all accessible loose parts
and parts boxes from carton.
2. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on
all four corners of carton, and lay
panels flat.
3. Check for any additional loose parts
or cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING
TRACTOR
FROM SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND
BOOT
1. Slide extension shaft onto lower
steering shaft. Align mounting holes
in extension and lower shafts and
install 1/4 hex bolt and Iocknut.
Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut
securely to 10-12 ft. Ibs torque.
2. Place tabs of steering boot over tab
slots in dash and push down to
secure.
iNSTALL
STEERING
WHEEL
3.
Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight forward.
4.
Remove steering wheel adapter from
steering wheel and slide adapter
onto
steering shaft extension.
5.
Position steering wheel so cross bars
are horizontal (left to right) and slide
inside boot and onto adapter.
6. Assemble
large flat washer,
1/2 hex
nut and tighten securely.
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1/2 Hex Nut
Large
Flat
Steering
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Wheel-___
Tabs
Adapter_
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Extension
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Shaft
1/4 Lock, n= _-_,_..
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Lower
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Slots
7. Snap steering wheel insert into center
of steedng wheel.
8.
Remove protective materials from
tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT:
Check for and remove any
staples in skid that may puncture tires
where tractor is to roll oft skid.
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CHECK BATTERY
1. Lift hood to raised position.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service
after month and year indicated on label
(label located between terminals) charge
battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10
amps. (See 'BATTERY" in Maintenance
section of this manual for charging
instructions).
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