Assembly, Tools required for assembly, Before rolling tractor off skid – Craftsman 917.256544 User Manual

Page 7: How to set up yolib tractor

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ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassesiibisd for shipping purposes.
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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,

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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

(1) 1/2" wrench

(1) 9./16“ wrench

(1) 3/4" Socket w/drive rächet
Phillips Screwdriver

Tire pressure gauge

Utility knife

When right or isft 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 (See page 6).

Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners

of carton, and lay panels flat.

Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT

AND

BOOT

Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align
mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and

install 5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO
18-22 FT, LBS 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 steering shaft exten­

sion .

Position steering wheel and sleeve assembly so cross
bars are

horizontal (left

to

right) and slide

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 plastic 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.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SK!D (See Opera­
tion section for location and function of con­
trols)

Press lift Sever plunger and raise attachment lift leverto
its highest position.

Release parking brake by depressing dutch/brake
pedal.

’ Piace gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

Roll tractor backvirards off skid.

® Remove banding holding discharge guard up against

tractor.

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HOW TO SET UP YOLIB TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3)

to

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi­
nals. Before connecting battery, re­
move

metai

bracelets,

wristwaich

bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden­
tal grounding.

Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat
pan to raised position.

Open battery box door.

Remove terminal protective caps arrd discard.
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.

First connect RED battery cable to positive (+j terminal

with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as
shown. Tighten securely.

Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi­
nal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer
and hex nut. Tighten securely.
Close battery box door.

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