Craftsman EZ3 917.271071 Owner's Manual page 8

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. Review the video cassette before
you begin.
TOOLS REQUIRF") FOR
ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes you need
are listed below.
(1) 9/16" wrench (1) 3/4" Socket w/(1 )
Utility knife drive rachet
(2) 1/2" wrench (1) Phillips Screw-
(1) Tire pressure driver
gauge
When right or left h qd is mentioned in
this manual, it means, from your point of
view, when you are in the operating
position (seated behind the steering
wheel).
TO REMOVE TRA, ;TOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
• Remove all accessible loose parts
and parts boxes from shipping carton.
• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on
all four corners of shipping carton, and
lay panels flat.
• Check for any additional loose parts or
boxes and remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF
SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENS!ON SHAFT AND
BOOT
• Slide extension shaft onto lower
steering shaft. Align mounting holes in
extension and lower shafts and install
5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten
securely.
IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut
securely to 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.
• Place tabs of steering boot over tab
slots in dash and push down to
secure.
Insert
r_ _ 3/8 Hex Bolt
3/8
Lockwasher
_ Large Flat
_ -_-_-_Wash er
Stee?ing __ Steering
Wheel _ _,_ Boot
Extension _:> Tabs
Shaft _ _ Adapter
5/16
Locknut
5/16 Hex
Bolt
Tab
Slots
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
• Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight forward.
• Slide steering wheel 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.
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