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Assembly - Craftsman EZ3 917.270662 Owner's Manual

15.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor

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'{our 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 you need
are listed below.
(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) Pliers
(2) 1/2" wrench
(1) Utility knife
(1) Tire pressure
gauge
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
1.
Remove
all accessible
loose parts
and parts cartons
from carton.
2.
Cut, from top to bottom,
along lines
on all four corners
of carton,
and lay
panels
flat.
3.
Check
for any additional
loose parts
or cartons
and remove.
BEFORE
REMOVING
TRACTOR
FROM SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE
EXTENSION
SHAFT
AND
BOOT
1o Slide extension
shaft onto lower
steering
shaft.
Align mounting
holes
in extension
and lower shafts and
install 5/16 hex bolt and locknut.
Tighten
securely.
2.
Place tabs of steering
boot over tab
slots in dash and push down to
secure.
INSTALL
STEERING
WHEEL
3,
Position
front wheels
of the tractor so
they are pointing
straight
forward.
4.
Remove
steering
wheel
adapter
from
steering
wheel
and slide adapter
onto
steering
shaft extension°
5.
Position
steering
wheel so cross bars
are horizontal
(left to right) and slide
inside
boot and onto adapter.
6. Assemble
large flat washer,
3/8 lock
washer,
3/8 hex bolt and tighten
securely°
7.
Snap steering
wheel
insert into center
of steering
wheel.
8.
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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_
Steering
/'_----------_'X
i
_
Wheel Insert
........ ,
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t
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Washer
Extension
Shaft ........_..........
_ }--_Adapter
"---.......
5/16 Hex Bolt
5/t6 Locknut
-,_-
Lower Steering--_-----_'_
_
Shaft
_.
_S[ots
HOW TO SET UP YOUR
TRACTOR
CHECK
BATTERY
Io
Lift seat pan to raised position
and
open batter,,, box door.
NOTE:
if this battery
is put into service
after month and year indicated
on label
(label located
between
terminals)
charge
battery
for minimum
of one hour at 6-10
amps.
(See "BATTERY"
in Maintenance
section
of this manual
for charging
instructions).
Seat Pa
Battery Box
8

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