Craftsman 917.257573 Owner's Manual page 7

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purpose&
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) 5/16" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(1) 1/2" wrench
(1) 3/4" wrench
When right and left hand are mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated
behind the steering wheel)°
(1) 9/16" wrench
Tire pressure gauge
Utility knife
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
o Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6).
. Cut along lines on carton, from top to bottom, 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)
° Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft°
o Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash
line up with steering bushing., install two (2) sheet
metal screws and tighten securely.,
. Position steering boot over steering shaft.,
• Align tabs of steering boot over slots and hole in dash
and push down to secure.
. Slide steering wheel adapteronto 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 fiat washer and 3/8-24 hex tockn ut and
tighten securely,,
• Snap insert into center of steering wheel
- Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY
STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURETtRES WHERE
TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.,
STEERING
WHEEL
ADAPTER
STEERING
SHAFT
POSITION)
STEERING WHEEL
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FIG. 1
SLOT
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 6)
° 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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