Craftsman 917.256930 - Manual (Page 7)

ASSEMBLY
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, ail parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use
the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 9/16" wrench
(2) 7/16“ wrenches
(1) 3/4" wrench
(1) 1/2" wrench
Pliers
Tire pressure gauge
Screwdriver
Utility knife
When right and left hand are 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 along lines on the carton, from top to bottom, all
four corners of carton and lay panels flat.
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Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
POSITION STEERING SHAFT (See Fig. 1) -
» Lift hood,
■* Puli steering shaft up to engage gears.
® Push steering clip through hole on steering shaft at 45°
(hole is located under dash and above lower steering
bushing).
» Push steering clip onto steering shaft until steering dip
snaps into place,
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 2) -
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Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft (Bot­
tom of sleeve goes over ring on dash)
» Slide steering wheel adapteronto uppersteering shaft.
» Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
» Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto adapter.
® Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24 locknut and
tighten securely.
» Snap insert into center of steering wheel,
» Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.
STEERING WHEEL INSERT
LOCKNUT
WASHER
STEERING WHEEL
STEERING WHEEL
ADAPTER
STEERING SLEEVE
STEERING SHAFT
FIG. 2
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLLOFF SKID.
*■ Raise mower lift lever to its highest position.
«> Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position,
» Release parking brake by depressing dutch/brake
pedal.
«> Roll tractor backwards off skid,
• Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.