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Craftsman 917.251521 Owner's Manual page 7

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Yournew 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 atl 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.
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(1) Tire pressure gauge
(1) 9/t6" wrench
(!)
Utility knife
(t)
1/2" wrench
(I) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet
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 topto bottom, along lines on aii four corners
of carton, and lay panels flat.
Remove mower and packing materials.
-
Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH
STEERING
WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer
from steering shaft.
-
Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
-
Slide steering sleeve over steering shaft.
Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.
=
Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt,
lock washer and large flat washer previously removed.
Tighten securely.
,
Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel.
Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: CHECK FORAND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
iN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
STEERING
WHEEL
/
/
t"
/
t
//1
/
FIG. 1
TO ROLL TRACTOR
OFF SKiD
(See Opera-
tion section for location
and function
of con-
trois)
=
P ross lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to
its highest position.
Release parking brake by-depressing
clutch/brake
pedal.
Place freewheel
control in freewheeling
position to
disengage
transmission
(See "TO TRANSPORT"
in
the Operation section of this manual).
Roll tractor backwards off skid,
=
Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.
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