Craftsman 917.270962 - Manual (Page 7)

ASSEMBLY
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hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes you need
are listed below.
(1) 9/16" wrench (1) Pliers
(2) 1/2" wrench (i) utility knife
(1) 3/4" socket with (1) Tire pressure
drive ratchet gauge
When right or left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means, from your point of
vievy, when you are in the operating
position (seated behind the steerina
wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
• Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts boxes from shipping carton.
• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on
all four corners of shipping carton, and
lay panels flat.
• Check for any additional loose parts or
boxes and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
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.
• 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.
• Remove steering wheel adapter from
steering wheel and slide adapter onto
steering shaft extension.
• Position steering wheel so cross bars
are horizontal (left to right) and slide
inside boot and 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 materials 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.
Steering
Wheel Insert
Hex Bolt
Lock Washer
Large Flat
Washer
Steering
Wheel
Steering Boot
Extension
Shaft
5/16 Locknut
Lower Steering--;
Shaft
'Tabs
Adapter
5/16 Hex Bolt
Tabs