Craftsman 917.271653 owner manual Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton

Your new tractor has been assembled at the left unassembled for shipping purposes. To tractor all parts and hardware you assemble correct tools as necessary to insure proper

factory with the exception of those parts ensure safe and proper operation of your

must be tightened securely. Use the tightness. Review the video cassette before

you begin,

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are	listed below.
(1)	3/4"wrench	(1) Pliers
(2)	7/16"wrench	(1) Utilityknife

(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).

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

8.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 rolt off skid.

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

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

2.Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat.

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

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

1.Slide extension shaft onto lower

steering shaft. Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and

install 1/4 hex bolt and Iockrlut.

Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Rghten bolt and nut

securely 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.

.Tabs

Extension

1/4 Locknut 1/4 Hex

Steering

Shaft

CHECK BA'B'ERY

1.Lift seat pan to raised position. NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATFERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).

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