Sears 917.25597 - Manual (Page 7)

ASSEMBLY
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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 insure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) Tire pressure gauge
(1) Utility knife
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) Adjustable wrench
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 from carton (See
page 6).
” Cut along lines on the carton, from top to bottom, all
four corners of carton and lay panels flat.
« Remove mower deck from skid,
® Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer
from steering 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.
Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt,
lock washer and large flat washer previously removed.
Tighten securely.
Snap 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 SKID (See Fig. 2)
• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
• Place gearshift lever in “NEUTRAL” position.
» Release parking brake by depressing ciutch/brake
pedal.
» Roll tractor backwards off skid.
FIG. 1