Assembly/Pre-Operation; Tools Required For Assembly; To Remove Tractor From Carton; Unpack Carton - Craftsman 28913 - LTS 1500 17.5 HP/42" Lawn Tractor Operator's Manual

"four 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.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier: Standard wrench sizes you need
are listed below_
(1) 3/4"wrench (I) Pliers
(1) 1/2" wrench (I) Utility' knife
(1) Tire pressure gauge
When right or left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means when you are in the
operating position (seated behind the steer-
ing wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
I. Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts boxes from carton,
2. Cut along dashed lines on all four panels
of carton. Remove end panels and lay
side 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 steer-
ing shaft.
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, 5/16 lock
washer, 5/16 hex bolt and tighten se-
curely.
7. Snap steering wheel insert into center
of steering wheel.
8. Remove protective materials from trac-
tor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any
staples in skid that may puncture tires where
tractor is to roll off skid.
INSTALL SEAT
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment
knob.
t. Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher
securing seat to cardboard packing and
set aside for assembly of seat to trac-
tor.
2_ Pivot seat upward and remove from the
cardboard packing. Remove the card-
board packing and discard.
3. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoul-
der bolt is positioned over large slotted
hole in pan.
4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder
bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of
tractor.
5. Pivotseatand panforwardand assemble
adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.
Do not tighten°
8
MOTOR
El mantenimie
de cualquier d
de la emisi6n,
del cliente, pu
individuo o es
motor,, Los rel:
deben ser rea
servicio de re_
PARA AJUS_
DE LA ACELI
El control de 1_
en ia f&brica y
Revise los aju
aci6n, antes d
necesario, prc
1. Con el me
palanca d{
la posici6r
Lentamen
posici6n d
2., Revise qu
de control
la plancha
Si los aguj
tornillo de
aceleraci5
alineados..
forma seg
Palanca de Cur
PARA AJUS_
AVISO:EI carf
emission baja
de mezc]a en
ia cual permit_
ajustes entre I
El carburador
y no deberia r
pueden neces
cia pare comp
combustible, t
carburador ne
siguiente:
En general, si
en vacie haci_
manillas del re
combustible q
mezcta de cor
gira la v&lvula
(en el sentido
reloj) se aurae
que vaal mot_
combustible/a
IMPORTANTE
aguja y el asie
esta muy apre