Assembly; Tools Required For Assembly; To Remove Tractor From Carton; Unpack Carton - Craftsman 917.251572 Owner's Manual

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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 ASSEIVlBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge
(1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife
(2) 9/16" wrenches (1) 3/4" wrench
(1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet
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
o Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6).
o Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four comers
of carton, and lay panels flaL
, Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
- Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer
from steering shafL
o Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward,
o Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shafl_
° Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.
* Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt,
lock washer and large flat washer previously removed.
Tighten securely.
o Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel
o Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVEANY STAPLES
IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
FIG, 1
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-
tion section for location and function of con-
trols)
= Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to
its highest position.
= Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal
" disengageP'ace freewheeltransmissionC°ntr°l i_fre,,_w_leTeRli_l_lPl_tl_°_, tin°
the Operation section of this manual).
o Roll tractor forward off skid.
. Remove mower and packing materials.
• Remove ties from V-belts.