Craftsman 917.255441 Owner's Manual page 7

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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. 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.
(I) 5/16" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(1) 1/2" wrench
(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) 3/4" Socket w/drive rachet
Phillips Screwdriver
Tire pressure gauge
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)
°
Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft++
=
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 shafL
°
Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure.
o
Slidesteeringwheeladapterontouppersteeringshaft,,
°
Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward
Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(reff to right) andslide onto adapter.
°
Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24 Iocknut and
tighten securely.
=
Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel+
°
Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill+
IMPORTANT:CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
tN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE UNIT IS
TO ROLL OFF SKID,
WHEEL
ADAPTER
STEERING
BOOT
BUSHING
TABS
SCREW
STEERING
SHAFT
POSITION)
FIG. 1
TO ROLL
TRACTOR
OFF SKID
(See Fig. 8)
Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position+
=
Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal+
Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
.
Roll unit backwards off skid+
°
Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor+
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