Craftsman 917.2565 To Remove Tractor from Carton, Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid, Unpack Carton

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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 will make assembly easier,. Standard wrench sizes are listed,

(1)

5/16" wrench

(1)

9/16" wrench

(2)

7/16"

wrenches

Tire

pressure gauge

(1)

I/2"

wrench

Utility knife

(1)

3/4" wrench

 

 

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

LOCKNUT

LARGE FLAT

_.IWASHER

,,_---'.....................,

STEERING WHEEL

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

oRemove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (See page 6)

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

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

BUSHING

TABS

STEERING

SHAFT3 'i HOLE

POSITION)

SCREW

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

°Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft,

°Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash line up with steering bushing.. Install two (2) sheet metal screws and tighten securely,,

o Position steering boot over steering shaft,

oAlign tabs of steering boot over slots and hole in dash and push down to secure,.

o Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft,

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

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

Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24 hex locknut and tighten securely.

Snap insert into center of steering wheel,

°Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill,,

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY

STAPLES tN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID

STEERING

SHAFT

(SHIPPING

SLOT

POSITION)

 

FIG. 1

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 5)

°Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.,

°Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal,

°Place gearshift ]ever in neutral (N) position.

°Roll tractor backwards off skid.

oRemove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor.

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