Tools Required For Assembly; Install Steering Wheel - Craftsman 917.271630 Owner's Manual

Your n ew tractor h asbeen assembled atthefactory w ithexception ofthose parts left
unassemblad
for shippingpurposes.To ensuresafe and properoperationof your
tractorall parts and hardware you assemble mustbe tightenedsecurely.Use the
correcttoolsas necessaryto insurepropertightness.Review the videocassette before
you begin.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socketwrenchset will make assembly
easier. Standardwrench sizes you need
are listedbelow.
(1) 9/16" wrench (1) Pliers
(2) 1/2"wrench (1) Utility knife
(1) Tire pressure gauge
When rightor left hand is mentionedin
this manual, it means when you are in the
operatingposition(seated behind the
steering wheel).
TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
1. Remove all accessibleloose parts
and partscartons from carton.
2. Cut, from top to bottom,along lineson
all four comers of carton, and lay
panelsflat.
3. Check for any additionallooseparts
or cartonsand remove.
BEFORE REMOVINGTRACTOR
FROM SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND
BOOT
1. Slide extension shaft onto lower
steering shaft. Align mounting holes
in extension end lower shafts and
instaJl 5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut.
Tighten securely.
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 cress bars
are horizontal (left to dgbt) and slide
inside boot and onto adapter.
6. Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock
washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten
securely.
7. Snap steering wheel insert into center
of steering wheel.
_ Insert
_------3/8 Hex Bolt
_,_-..._3/8 Lock Washer
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/ _ /Steering Boot
SteeringWheel
Tabs
Adapter_
nsion Shaft
5/16 Locknut , ^- _._)._, 5/16 Hex Bolt
Lower
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Shaft , ,
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8. Remove protective materials from
tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any
staples in skid that may puncture tires
where tractor is to roll off skid.
HOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTOR
CHECK BATTERY
I. Lift seat pan to raised position end
open battery box door.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service
after month and year indicated on label
(label located between terminals) charge
battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10
amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance
section of this manual for charging
instructions).
Batter
Door
8