Craftsman EZ3 917.251630 Owner's Manual page 7

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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 easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(1) Tire pressure gauge
(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) Utility knife
(1) 1/2" wrench
(1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet
(1) Phillips screwdriver
When i'ight 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
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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 atl four corners
of carton, and lay panels flat,
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Remove mower and packing materials
Check for any additional
loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH
STEERING
WHEEL
(See Fig. 1)
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Remove hex bolt, Iockwasher
and large flat washer
from steering shaft.
Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward
o
Slide steering sleeve over steering shaft.
Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.
o
Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt,
lock washer and large flat washer previously removed
Tighten securely
Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel..
o
Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill,
IMPORTANT:
CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SK[D THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID
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FIG. 1
TO ROLLTRACTOR
OFF SKID (See Operation
section for location
and function
of controls)
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Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to
its highest position.
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Release parking
brake by depressing
clutch/brake
pedal
Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
Roll tractor backwards off skid.

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