Craftsman 917.25431 Operator's Manual page 8

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 ensure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 5/16" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(2) 1/2" wrenches
(1) 9/16" wrench
Utility knife
Tire pressure gauge
Pliers
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
• Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts cartons from carton.
• Cut along dotted lines on all four pan-
els of carton. Remove end panels and
lay side panels flat.
• Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID
TO CHECK BATTERY
1. Lift seat to raised position.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service after
month and year indicated on label (label is
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).
• For batteryand battery cable installation
see "REPLACING BATTERY" in the
"Service and Adjustments" section in this
manual.
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TO iNSTALL STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND
BOOT
1. Slide extension shaft onto lower steering
shaft.
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. Position steering wheel so cross bars
are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto
steering wheel adapter.
5. Secure steering wheel to steering shaft
with Iocknut and large flat washer previ-
ously removed. Tighten securely.
6. Snap steering wheel insert into center of
steering wheel.
7. 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.
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