Sears 917.252541 - Manual (Page 7)

ASSEMBLY
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unasserinbled 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 insure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier,. Standard
wrench sizes are listed,
{1) 3/4" Socket w/drive rächet
Phillips Screwdriver
Tire pressure gauge
Utility knife
When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position {seated
behind the steering wheel}.
(1) 5/16" wrench
(2) 7/16” wrenches
(1) 1/2" wrench
(1) 9/16" wrench
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 OFFSKID
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
metal screws and tighten securely
Position steering boot over steering shaft
Place tabs of steering boot over tab 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 sleeting 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 steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel.
Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill,
IMPORTANTiCHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID
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TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 8)
Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position,.
• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
« Roll tractor backwards off skid
• Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2A and 2B)
A
CAUTION; Do not short battery termi­
nals. Before connecting battery, re­
move metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent spar king 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 and 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,
Firstconnect RED batterycable to positive {+) 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.