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Craftsman 917.255690 Owner's Manual page 7

14.0 hp ohv electric start 3 in one convertible 42" mower deck 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor

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ASSEMBLY
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) Screwdriver
(1) 3/4" Socket w/drive ratchet
(1) 1/2" wrench
(1)
Utility Knife
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
UNIT FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6).
Cut along dotted lines on the carton, from top to bottom,
all four corners of carton and lay panels fiat.
Check for any additional
loose parts or cartons and
remove.
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BEFORE
ROLLING
UNIT OFF SKID
ATTACH
STEERING
WHEEL
(See Fig. 1)
Remove hex Iocknut and large flat washer from steer-
ing shaft.
Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
Position steering sleeve over steering shaft,
Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto adapter.
Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex lock-
nut and large flat washer previously removed, Tighten
securely.
Snap insert into center of steering wheel
Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: CHECKFORAND
REMOVEANY STAPLES
IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE UNIT IS
TO ROLL OFF SKID,
(See
Fig. 2)
°
Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
Release parking
brake by depressing
clutch/brake
pedal.
Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL"
position.
Roll unit backwards off skid.
Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.
_
STEERING
WHEEL
HEX
INSERT
LOCKNUT"_'_._._
FLAT
_
STEERING
WASHER _-
STEERING
STEERING
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SHAFT
WHEEL
_
ADAPTER_:
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FIG. 1
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL
UFTLEVER
PARKING
BRAKE
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
FIG. 2
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