Assembly, Tools required for assembly, Before rolling tractor off skid – Craftsman 917.255561 User Manual
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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 all parts and hardware you assembJe must be tightened securely. Use
the correct tools as necessary to insure their 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
(1) 1/2" wrench
(1) 9/16" wrench
3/4" wrench
Tire pressure gauge
Screwdriver
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 TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
•
Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from cation (See page 6),
•
Cut along lines on carton, from top to bottom, all four
comers 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)
Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft.
Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash
line up with steering bushing. Install two (2) sheet
metai screws and tighten securely.
Position steering boot over steering shaft.
Place tabs of steering boot over slots in dash and push
down to secure.
Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft.
Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to fight) and slide onto adapter.
Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24 hex locknut and
tighten securely.
Snap insert into center of steering wheel.
Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT:
CHECK
FOR
AND
REMOVE
ANY
STAPLES
m
SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE
TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
(
80
® Fig.
6
)
•
Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
•
Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
■ Place gearshift iever in "NEUTRAL" position.
•
Roll tractor backwards off skid.
•
Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.