Assembly; Tools Required For Assembly; Attach Steering Wheel; To Roll Tractor Off Skid - Craftsman 917.259561 Owner's Manual

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ASSEMBLY
I
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shlpplng 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,
(1) 3/4" Socket w/drive rachet
(2) 7/16" wrenches
Phillips Screwdriver
(2) 1/2 =wrench
Tire pressure gauge
(1) 9/16" wrench
Utility knife
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
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.
Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH
STEERING
WHEEL
(See
Fig. 1)
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align
mounting
holes in extension
and lower shafts and
install 5/16 hex bolt and iocknut. Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT:
TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO
18-22 FT. LBS TORQUE.
Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten-
sion.
Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.
Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex
bolt and tighten securely.
Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel.
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.
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INSERT
X BOLT
LOCK WASHER
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
STEERING'
WHEEL
ADAPTER
STEERING
BOOT
EXTENSION SHAFT
5/16 HEX BOLT
5I16LOCKNUT
LOWER
STEERING
SHAFT
FIG. 1
TO ROLL TRACTOR
OFF SKID
(See Operation
section
for location
and function
of controls)
Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to
its highest position.
Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
Roll tractor backwards off skid.
Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.
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