Assembly; Tools Required For Assembly; To Remove Tractor From Carton; Before Rolling Tractor Off Skid - Craftsman EZ3 917.256660 Owner's Manual

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ASSEMBLY
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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts _eftunassembled 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) 5/16"wrench
(1) 9/16"wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(1) Phillips screwdriver
(2) 1/2" wrenches
Utility knife
(1) 3/4" wrench
Tire pressure gauge
(1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet
When right and 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
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Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6).
°
Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners
of carton, and lay panels fiat,.
Remove mower and packing materials,.
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Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove°
BEFORE ROLLING
TRACTOR
OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING
WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
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Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align
mounting holes in extention and lower shafts and install
5/16 hex bott and locknuL Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO
18-22 FT. LBS TORQUE_
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Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to securer
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
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Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten-
sion.
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Position steering wheel and sleeve assembty so cross
bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide 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 plastic from tractor hood and,grill.
IMPORTANT; CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLE;S
IN SKIDTHAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR,
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID..
STEERING
SHAFT
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 liftlever to
its highest position._
°
Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
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Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
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Roll tractor backwards off skid_
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