Tools Required For Assembly - Craftsman EZ3 917.271121 Owner's Manual

16.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Your_pew_tractor has been _Lssembled 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. 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) 9/16"wrench
(2)-/_7/1_ wrenches
(2) 1/2" wrench
(1) Umy
knife
(1)Pliers
(1) 3/4" Socket w/
drive rachet
(1) Phillips Screw-
driver
(1) Tire pressure
gauge
Wher_right-orJeft
hand ;s 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
• FLemo.ye_ all_accessible loose parts and
parts-boxes from shipping carton (See
page 6).
• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on
all four comers of shipping carton, and
lay panels flat.
• Check for any additional loose parts or
boxes and remove.
BEFORE
ROLLING
TRACTOR
OFF
SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE
EXTENSION
SHAFT AND
_BOOT
;, Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-
ing shaft. Align mounting holes in exten-
sion and lower shafts and install 5/16
hex bolt and Iocknut.-:[ighten securely.
IMPORTANT:
Tighten bolt and nut secure-
ly to t_8-22 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 steer-
ing shaft extension.
• Position steering wheel so cross bars
-a_ontal
(left to right) and slide
. iB_le
l:_ot and onto adapter.
• Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock
washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.
• 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.
Insert
SHexBo.
I'._l
_3/8
Lockwasher
I "_"
I
_
Lar e Ra"
Steering
_
Steering
Wheel
TO ROLL TRACTOR
OFF SKID (See
Operation
section for location
and
function
of controls)
• Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-
ment lift lever to its highest position.
• Release parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake pedal.
• Place freewheel control in freewheeling
position to disengage transmission (See
"TO TRANSPORT"
in the Operation
section of this manual).
• Roll tractor forward off skid.
• Remove banding holding discharge
guard up against tractor.
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