Assembly; Tools Required; Attach Steering Wheel; Before Rolling Unit Off Skid - Craftsman 917.25552 Owner's Manual

ASSEM
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard
wrench sizes are listed,
(1) 5/16" wrench
(2) 7118" wrenches
(1) 1/2" wrench
(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) 3/4" wrench
Tire pressure gauge
Screwdriver
Utility knife
When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated be-
hind the steering wheel),
LY
INSERT
1t
2-1/4" DIA, WASHER
TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
• Remove all toose parts from carton (See page 6)
• Cut, from top to bottom, all four corners of carton and
lay panels flat
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
• Sfide the steering bushing over the steering shaft
• Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash
line up with steering bushing. Install two (2) sh@t
metal screws and tighten securely \
• Position steering boot over steering shaft \
• Place tabs of steering boot over slots in dash and push', k
down to secure
• Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft
• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward
• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal//
(left to right) and slide onto adapter /
, Assemble large flat washer and 1/2-20 hex nut ar_tJ
tighten securely
• Snap insert into center of steering wheel
• Remove protective plastic from tractor hood
BEFORE ROLLING UNIT OFF SKID
(See Fig. 6)
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY
STAPLES 1N SKID THAT MAY PUNC-
TURE TIRES WHERE UNIT IS TO ROLL
OFF SKID.
• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
• Roll unit backwards off skid
STEERING
BUSHING
STEERING SHAFT
(ASS EMBLY POSITION)
STEERING
BOOT
STEERING SHAFT
(SHIPPING
POSITION)
FIG, 1
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