Assembly; Tools Required For Assembly; To Remove Unit From Carton; Unpack Carton - Craftsman 917.258492 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUURED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(2) 7/16" wrench
(1) 9/16" wrenches
(1) 1/2" wrench
(1) 3/4" wrench
When right and left hand is mentioned in this
manual, it means when you are in the operating position
(seated behind the steenng wheel)
(1) Tire pressure gauge
(1) Screwdriver
(1) Utility knife
TO REMOVE UNUT FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
o Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6),
• Cut along dotted lines on the carton, fromtopto bottom,
all four corners of carton and lay panels flaL
• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove°
BEFORE ROLLING UNUT OFF SKiD
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
o Remove hex Iocknut and large flat washer from steer-
ing 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.
o Assemble large flat washerand 1/2-20 hex Iocknut and
tighten securely_
• Snap insert into center of steering wheel.
o Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill°
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY
STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE
UNIT IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
(See Fig. 6)
• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
o Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal
° Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position.
o Roll unit backwards off skid
o Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.
INSERT
HEXLOCKNUT
FLAT
i AS.ER
STEERING
WHEEL
STEERING
_/HEEL ADAPTER
+'
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FIG. 1
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