Assembly; Tools Required; To Remove Tractor From Carton; Before Removing Tractor From Skid - Craftsman 944.601892 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
You r 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) 9/16" wrench Pliers
(2) 7/16" wrenches Tirepressuregauge
(2) 1/2" wrenches 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.
• 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 REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
• Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align
mounting holes in extension and Iowershafts and install
5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO
18-22 FT. LBS TORQUE.
• Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
• Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and
slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.
Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left
to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.
Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex
bolt and tighten securely.
Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.
Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
_ INSERT
EX BOLT
_F 3/8 LOCK WASHER
FLAT
WASHER
STEERI_
WHEEL
ADAPTER
STEERING
BOOT
ASS
EXTENSION SHAFT
5/16 HEX BOLT
5/16 LOCKNUT
STEERING
SHAFT
FIG. 1
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)