Craftsman 917.257360 - Manual (Page 7)

ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set wili make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed,
(1) 5/16" wrench (1) 3/4" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge
(1) 1/2" wrench Screwdriver
{1) 9/16" wrench Utility knife
When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated be­
hind the steering wheei).
TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
• Remove all loose parts from carton (See page 6),
* Cut, from top to bottom, all four corners of carton and
lay panels flat,
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 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 right) and slide onto adapter.
Assemble large flat washer and 1/2-20 hex nut and
tighten securely.
Snap insert into center of steering wheel.
Remove protective plastic from tractor hood.
BEFORE ROLLING UNIT OFF SKID
IMPORTANT; CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY
STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNC­
TURE TIRES WHERE UNIT IS TO ROLL
OFF SKID.
• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position (See
Fig 6),
• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal (See Fig. 6).
• Pull freewheel knob up to disengage transmission
(See Fig, 6)
•
• Roll unit backwards off skid.