Assembly/Pre-Operation; Tools Required; To Remove Tractor From Carton; Before Removing Tractor From Skid - Craftsman 917.2720601 Owner's Manual

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(2) 7116"wrench
(1) Utility knife
(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
position (seated behind the steering
wheel).
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.
Review the video cassette before
you begin.
TOOLS
REQUIRED
FOR ASSEMBLY
Insert
A socket wrench set will make assembly
_
_._
/11/2 Hex Nut
easier.
Standard wrench sizes you need
are listed below.
_
_Large
Flat
(1) 3/4"wrench
(1) Pliers
_asher
Steering
_.__-_
_
Wheel-""--
L_@!_'_/
Steering
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 comers 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 cress 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.
7.
Snap steering wheel insert into center
of steering 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 off skid.
CHECK
BA'I-I'ERY
1.
Lift seat pan 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 "BAFFERY"
in Maintenance
section
of this manual
for charging
instructions).
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