Assembly; Tools Required For Assembly; To Remove Tractor From Carton; Unpack Carton - Craftsman EZ3 917.270781 Owner's Manual

Yournewtractorhas been assembledat the
factory with exception of those parts left
unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your trac-
tor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely• Use the correct
tools as necessary to insure proper tightness• Review the video cassette before you
begin•
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes you need
(1) 3/4" Socket w/
drive ratchet
(1) Phillips Screw-
driver
are listed below.
(1) 9/16" wrench
(2) 1/2" wrench
(1) Utility knife
(1) Tire pressure
gauge
When right or left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means, from your point of
view, when you are in the operating posi-
tion (seated behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
• Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts cartons from carton.
• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on
all four corners of carton, and lay pan-
els flat.
• Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.
BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF
SKID
ATrACH STEERING WHEEL
I_ Insert
3/8 Hex Bolt
3/8 Lock
Steerin e Flat
Wheel Washer
Steering Boot
"_'_""_t ------Extension Shaft Adapter
/
5/16 Lock Nutf ' _5/16 Hex
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Lower / "- ,
Steering Shaft__ Tab
,'--. _I,,' ,' Slots
• Snap steering wheel insert into center
of steering wheel.
• Remove protective materials from trac-
tor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any
staples in skid that may puncture tires
where tractor is to roll off skid.
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND
BOOT
• Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-
ing shaft. Align mounting holes in ex-
tension and lower shafts and install 5/
16 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten se-
curely.
IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut se-
curely to 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.
• Place tabs of steering boot over tab
slots in dash and push down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
• Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight forward.
• Slide steering wheel adapter onto
steering shaft extension.
• Position steering wheel so cross bars
are horizontal (left to right) and slide in-
side boot and onto adapter•
• Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock
washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten secure-
ly.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BATTERY
Lift hood to raised position.
If this battery is put into service after
month and year indicated on label (la-
bel located between terminals) charge
battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10
amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTE-
NANCE section of this manual for
charging instructions).
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