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Craftsman 917.99296 Operator's Manual page 8

Lawn tractor 18.5 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle

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'(our 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 ensure proper tightness,
TOOLS REQUIRED
FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set witl make assembly
easier, Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 5/16" wrench
Utility knife
(2) 7/16" wrenches
Tire pressure gauge
(2) 1/2" wrenches
Pliers
(1) 9/16" wrench
When right or left hand is mentioned in this
manual, itmeanswhenyouare intheoperating
position (seated behind the steering wheel).
TO
REMOVE
TRACTOR
FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
Remove all accessible loose partsand
parts cartons from carton.
o Cut along dotted lines on all four pan-
els of carton. Remove end panels and
lay side panels flat.
Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.
BEFORE
REMOVING
TRACTOR
FROM SKID
TO CHECK BATTERY
1. Liftseat to raised position,
NOTE: if this battery is putinto service after
month and year indicated on label (label is
located between terminals) charge battery
for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See
"BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this
manual for charging instructions).
For battery and battery cable installation
see "REPLACING
BATTERY" in the
"Service and Adjustments" section in
this manual.
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TO INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE
EXTENSION
SHAFT AND
BOOT
1. Slide extension shaft onto lower steering
shaft.
2. Place tabs ofsteering boot over tab slots
in dash and push down to secure,
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
3. Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointingstraight forward.
4. Remove steering wheel adapter from
steering wheel and slide adapter onto
steering shaft extension,
5, Position steering wheeiso cross bars are
horizontal (left to right) and slide inside
boot and onto adapter.
6. Assemble large flat washer, lock washer,
bolt and tighten securely,
7. Snap steering wheel insert into center of
steering wheel.
8. Remove protective materials from tractor
hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any
staples inskid that may puncture tires where
tractor is to roll off skid,
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