Assembly, Tools required for assembly, Before rollingtractor off sk(d – Sears 917.257632 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 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" wrench
Tire pressure gauge
Utility knife
(1) 5/16“ wrench
(2) 7/16“ wrenches
(
1
)
1
/
2
" wrench
(
1
) 9/16" wrench
When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated
behind the steering wheei).
TO REMOVETRACTOR 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 ail four corners
of carton, and lay panels flat.
» Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE ROLLINGTRACTOR OFF SK(D
ATTACH STEERINC WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft.
Raise steering shaft fonward 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 wheei 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) ana 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.
!MPORTANT:CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKIDTHAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERETRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID,
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 6)
•
Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
“ Release parking brake by depressing dutch/brake
pedal.
« Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
•
Roil tractor backwards off skid,
•
Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.