Craftsman 917.2738t2 Owner's Manual page 8

18.5 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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Your new tractor
has been assembled
at the factory
with the 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.
Review
the video
cassette
before you begin.
TOOLS
REQUIRED
FOR
ASSEMBLY
A socket
wrench
set will make assembly
easier.
Standard
wrench
sizes you need
are listed below.
(1) 3/4" wrench
(1) Pliers
(2) 7/16" 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 boxes
from carton.
2,
Cut along dotted
lines on all four pare
els of carton,
Remove
end panels
and
lay side panels
flat,
3,
Check
for any additional
loose parts or
cartons
and remove.
BEFORE
REMOVmNG TRACTOR
FROM
SKmD
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE
EXTENSION
SHAFT
AND
BOOT
1.
Slide extension
shaft onto lower steer-
ing shaft.
Align mounting
holes
in exm
tension
and lower shafts
and install
1/4
hex bolt and Iocknut.
Tighten
securely.
iMPORTANT:
Tighten
bolt and nut se-
curely to 10-12 ft. Ibs torque.
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,
1/2 hex
nut and tighten
securely.
<_------
insert
_-------
1/2 Hex Nut
_-----------
Largo Flat
_@_
Washer
Steering
Wheel JJ
Steering Boot
Adapter .........
___
1/4 Locknut _.._
@_
Lower
Extension
///Shaft
_1/4
Hex
Bolt
Steering
....
Shaft
.....
.
""
"
'
Tab
"-'-
"''
Slots
7.
Snap steering
wheel
insert
into center
of steering
wheel.
8.
Remove
protective
materials
from trac-
tot hood and grill.
IMPORTANT:
Check
for and remove
any
staples
in skid that may puncture
tires
where
tractor
is to roll off skid.
HOW
TO SET
UP YOUR
TRACTOR
CHECK
BATTERY
1.
Lift hood to raised
position.
NOTE:
If this battery
is put into service
af_
ter month
and year indicated
on label (label
located
between
terminals)
charge
battery
for minimum
of one hour at 6m10 amps.
(See "BATTERY"
in Maintenance
section
of
this manual
for charging
instructions).
Label
Terminal
Terminal

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