Craftsman 917.273134 owner manual Howto SET UP Your Tractor

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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. Review the video cassette before you begin.

TOOLS

REQUIRED FOR

 

 

 

_-

Insert

ASSEMBLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A socket wrench set will make assembly

F_

_

1/2 Hex Nut

easier.

Standard

wrench sizes you

need

 

 

Large F at Washer

are

listed below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

3/4"wrench

(1)

Pliers

 

 

 

 

(2)

7/16"wrench

(1)

Utility

knife

 

 

 

(1)

Tire

pressure

gauge

 

 

 

 

 

When right or left hand is 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

1.Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton.

2.Cut along dotted lines on all four pan- els of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

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

Boot

Wheel

Adapter

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

1.Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft. Align mounting holes in ex- tension and lower shafts and install 1/4

hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely. IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut se- curely to 10-12 ft. Ibs torque.

2.Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

3.Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

4.Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

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

6.Assemble large flat washer, 1/2 hex nut and tighten securely.

7.Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

8.Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid.

HOWTO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

1.Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.

2.Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

3.Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolts are positioned over the large slotted holes in pan.

4.Push down on seat to engage shoulder

bolts in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

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917.273134 specifications

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