Assembly; Tools Required For Assembly; To Remove Tractor From Carton; Before Removing Tractor From Skid - Craftsman ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR 944.602951 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with 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. Usa 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) 9/16" wrench Pliers
(2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge
(2) 1/2"wrenches Utility knife
When right or left hand is mentioned inthis manual, itmeans
when you are in the operating position (seated behind the
steedng wheel).
TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton.
• 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 REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
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 lowershafts 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 steedng boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straightforward.
• Remove steering wheel adapter from steedng wheel and
slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.
• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left
to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.
• Assemble large flat washer, 318 lock washer, 3/8 hex
bolt and tighten securely.
Snap steedng wheel insert into center of steedng wheel.
• Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WH ERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
L"_ INSERT
_"_'_.- LARGE FLAT
_=---.---5/8LOCK WASHER
STEERING_ wASHER
WHEEL
•= STEERING
_TABS': BOOT
ADAPTER _ EXTENSION SHAFT
5/16 LOCKNUT _ 5/16 HEX BOLT
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FIG. 1
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3)
_ CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals by allowing a wrench or any other
object to contact both terminals at the
same time. Before connecting battery,
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.
Lift seat pan to raised position.
Remove terminal protective caps and discard.
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.
Firstconnect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal
with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.
Slide terminal cover over terminal.
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