Craftsman 917.259592 owner manual Tools Required for Assembly, Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid

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ASSEMBLY

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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 wilt make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed

(2) 7/16" wrench

Utility knife

(1)3/4" socket w/drive ratchet Tire pressure gauge Phillips screwdriver

When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel)

_,//_	WHEEL INSERT
_	LOCKNUT
_	/ STEERING
	LARGE
	WASHER
......	S EERING

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.

-Remove mower and packing materials,,

. Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

. Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering shaft.

-Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward,

•Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft,.

. Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto adapter.,

oSecure steering wheel to steering shaft with Iocknut and large flat washer previously removed, 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,

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WHEEL	_"_j	/ STEERING SHAFT

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TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section for location and function of con-

trols)

,Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position_

=Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal

=Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation sectior_ of this manual),,

=Roll tractor backwards off skid

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Contents RR r+Zli4IIii + Safe OperationSAFETYPractices RULESfor Ride-On Mowers Model Product SpecificationsSerial Number Date of Purchase Table of Contents Attachments Engine MaintenancePerformance Contents of Hardware Pack Unpack Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidDeck See Fig AssemblyConnect Battery See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to MowerTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Install Mulcher Plate See FigsCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemLock OperationERATmON To Adjust Mower Cutting Height HOW to USE Your TractorSee Fig To Transport See Figs OperationTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsStarting ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Purge TransmissionMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TiPSGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartMaintenance Schedule CustomerBlade Removal See Fig BatteryTractor Blade CareLubrication Clean AIR Screen See FigTransaxle Cooling EngineMuffler CleaningCusto Responsibilities Engine OIL Filter See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig To Install Mower See FigBoth Front Links Must be Equal in Length To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig ServiceAdjustments To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Servnce AN AdjustmentsTo Adjust Motion Control Lever Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig Service AN AdjustmentsTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-INICAMBERInterlocks and Relays To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Replace Headlight BulbTurned in TOO Tight To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Important Damage to the NeedlesEngine OIL BatteryOther Fuel SystemProblem TroubleshootingPoints Problem Cause TroubleshootingCorrection 111 SchematicElectrical Repair PartsDescription KEY PartChassis and Enclosures KEY Drive KEY Part Description KEY Part NO. noUNC REPAmR Parts Steering AssemblyKEY Part NO, no Steering AssemblyDescription Seat AssemblyPart Description Part DecalsWheels & Tires KEYSpark Arrester Engine Optional EquipmentNO, no EngineDescripon Mower Lift Tractor - Model Number161718 2O \ NO. no Mower Deck TUV Part DescriptionSqnk Hydro Gear Transaxle Model Number Cradle Exhaust Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41565AIR Intake KEY Part Description Blower Housing and Baffles Engine Controls KEY Part NO. noExhaust KEY Part Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather @---1Description NO. no Kohler Engine Model Number CVt5S, Type Number PS-41565Fuel System Part KEY PartIgnition Electrical OIL PAN Lubrication Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41565Starting System KEY Part Ignition Electrical KEY Part DescriptionOIL PAN/LUBRICATION Crankcase KEY PartRvice Otes Page SE CE Notes Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operatron Part Number For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free NumberOwners UAL I1IIl Lll Illlll