Craftsman 917.254750 Owner's Manual page 7

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
Remove att accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6)
Cut along dotted lines on carton, from top to bottom, all
four corners of carton and hay panels flat.
• 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 steering 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
• Place tabs of steering boot over slots in dash and push
down to secure
. Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft.
Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward
Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(heft to right) and slide onto adapter.
. Assemblelarge flat washer and 3/8_24 hex Iocknut and
tighten securely
Snap insert into center of steering wheel
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
(See Fig, 6)
Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position
Release parking brake by depressing clutch!brake
pedal
• Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position,
• Roll tractor backwards off skid
Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor
STEERING TAB
BUSHING SLOT
FIG, 1
STEERING
BOOT
STEERING SHAFT
POSITION)
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STEERING SHAFT
(SHIPPING
POSITION)