Craftsman EZ3 917.256611 Owner's Manual page 7

ASSEMBLY
Your 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 ees_er. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 3/4" wrench (2) 7/16" wrench
(1) 9/16" wrench Utility knife
(1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge
(1) 3/4" socket w/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
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 flat,
Remove mower and packing materials.
Check for any additional oose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF
SKiD
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
Remove Iocknut end large flat washer from steering
shaft.
Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.
Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto adapter.
Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with Iocknut
and large flat washer previously removed. 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 STAPLES
kl SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
S TO ROLL OFF SKID,
FIG, 1
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKiD (See Opera-
tion section for location and function of con=
trois)
Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to
its highest position.
Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
_laoe freewheel control ir freewheeling position to
disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in
the Operation section of this manual).
= =_oll t ractor backwards off skid.
7