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Craftsman 917.257621 Owner's Manual page 7

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembted 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 easien Standard
wrench sizes are listed°
(1) 5/16" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(1) 1/2" wrench
(1) 3/4" wrench
When right and left hand are mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated
behind the steering wheel).
(1) 9/t6" wrench
Tire pressure gauge
Utility knife
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK
CARTON
Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6).
o
Cut along lines on carton, from top to bottom, all four
corners of carton and lay panels flato
o
Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove,,
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH
STEERING
WHEEL
(See Fig. '1)
°
Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft°
°
Raise steedng shaft forward until screw holes in dash
line up with steering bushing_
Install two (2) sheet
metal screws and tighten securely_
°
Position steering boot over steering shaft,,
°
Align tabs of steering boot over slots and hole in dash
and push down to secure,
=
Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steed ng 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 hex locknut 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
TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID,
___ /
INSERT
11_,_;:_._.;<:t_
3/8-24 HEX LOCKNUT
_...._..-.
LARGE
FLAT
_'
WASHER
_'J
'_ i....
-'_" = .......
STEERING
WHEEL
STEERING
WHEEL
BUSHING
FIG, 1
SCREW
SLOT
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 6)
Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position
°
Release parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake
pedal
o
Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position,,
°
Roll tractor backwards off skid,
°
Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.,
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