Craftsman 917.270822 owner manual Before Rolung Tractor OFF Skid, Howto SET Upyour Tractor

Yournewtractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your trac- tor 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 ASSEMBLY					insert
A socket wrench set will make assembly							/_/3/8	Hex Bolt
easier. Standard wrench sizes you need
								_ 3/8
are	listed below.
						,	_	Lockwasher
(1)	9/16"	wrench	(1)	3/4" Socket w/
(2)	1/2"	wrench		drive ratchet			_-t_	Large Flat
(1)	Utility	knife	(1)	Phillips	Screw-
(1)	Tire	pressure		driver			-,__	Washer
	guage
When right or left hand is mentioned in								.og
this manual, it means, from your point of
view, when you are			in the	operating	posi-	Extension
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tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

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

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

BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF SKID

A'I-I'ACHSTEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

•Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

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

5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten se- curely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut se- curely to 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.

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

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

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

•Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft extension.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide in- side boot and onto adapter.

Shaft	_	r--_Adapter
5/16			_5/16
Locknut -		_	Hex Bolt
Lower Steering ,-...f_...._'"_'_--.
Shaft	_	,_	"','_,_	_ .
	;..	_		lao
	_.	"--..,	,_-,	Slots

•Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten secure- ly.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

•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 UPYOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATrERY

•Lift hood to raised position.

•If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (la- bel located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-1C

amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTE-

NANCE section of this manual for charging instructions).

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