Assembly; Tools Required For Assembly; To Remove Unit From Carton; Before Rolling Unit Off Skid - Craftsman 917.255430 Owner's Manual

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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.
(1) 5/16" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(1) 1/2" wrench
(1) 3/4" wrench
9/16" wrench
Screwdriver
Utility knife
Tire pressure gauge
When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated
behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE UNIT 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 tay panels flat,
• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove,
BEFORE ROLUNG UNIT OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
• Stide the steering bushing over the steering shafL
o Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash
line up with steering bushing. Install two (2) sheet
meta_ screws and tighten securely.
• Position steering boot over steering shaft.
• Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure,
• Slide steering wheel adapter onto 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 flat washer and 3/8-24 locknut and
tighten securely.
• Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel,
ST
BOOT
STEERING SHEET
BUSHING METAL
SCREW
TABS
STEERING
(ASSEMBLY
POSITION)
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STEERING SHA ' !
(SHIPPING POSITION) ...... '
FIG, 1
• Remove protectiveplastic 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,
TO ROLL UNiT 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" position_
• Roll unit backwards off skid.
• Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor,