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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembied for _-'..-,h"_.ppmg°,#urp",o__.........

To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor a]t parts and hardware you assernbte 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.

STEERING

/WHEEL INSERT

(1)

5/16"

wrench

(1) 3/4"

Socket w/drive rachet

(2)

7/16"

wrenches

Philiips

Screwdriver

(f)

1/2" wrench

Tire pressure gauge

(1)

9/!6"

wrench

Utility knife

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

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WASHER

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STEERING

 

WHEEL

 

 

BOOT

 

 

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

,Remove all accessible loose paris and parts cartons from carton (See page 6).

oCut, from top to bottom, _'donglines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels fiat.

o Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig, 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

,Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 18-22 FT. LBS TORQUE_

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

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

oPosition front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight fonNard_

Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten- sion.

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

Assemble large fiat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely,

Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel

Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES 11'4SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TmRESWHERE TRACTOR Is TO ROLL OFF SKID.

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

trols)

Press lift iever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

oRelease parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

=Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

• Roll tractor backwards off skid.

Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor.

 

EXTENSION

 

SHAFT

ADAPTER

5f16 HEX BOLl

 

5/16 LOCKNUT

 

LOWER

STEERmNG

SHAFT

FIG. 1

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3}

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals_ Before connecting battery, re-

move meta_ bracelets, wristwa[ch bands, rings, etco

Positive terrBir_al must b_ connected

first to prevent sparkiag from acciden- tal grounding.

oRemove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat pan to raised position.

Open battery box door

,Remove terminal protective caps and discard.

-If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label !ocated beh,_een terminals) charge batten/for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.

oFirst connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as shown. Tighten securely.

,Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi- nal with remaining hex bolt, fiat washer, !ock washer and hex nut. Tighten securelyo

o Close battery box door.

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Contents Model Number 917.256544 Ownersmanual NFTZMONIII. Children Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersI1. Slope Operation Product SPECIFmCATIONS Maintenance AgreementLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EQUJPIVlENT Mited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryIndex Perforance Engine MaintenanceContents of HARDWARE. Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor T3,-/I 3rLockWAS.ERDeck See Fig Asse LYCheck Tire Pressure Check Brake SystemTo Convert to B,GNG or Nstall Mulcher PLf4TE See FigsOSCNARGiNG Clutch Engaged Clutch Disengaged Hydrostatic Free Wheel LockKnow Your Tractor Stopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control See FigADD Gasoune 0ONBefore Starting the Engine To TransportMulching tVIOWiNG TiPS To Start Engine See FigBefore Each USE Service DatesGeneral Recommendations Maihtenance ScheduleTires CustoilitiesTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Lubrication EngineBelts Transaxle CooungMuffler Clean AiR Screen See FigClean AiR INTAKE/COOLING Areas AIR Filter See FigEngine OL Filter See Fig CleaningNoLNE Fuel Rlter See Fg To iNSTALL Mower See Fig Service AdjustmeTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing Service AI AdjustmentsSee Fig To Adjust Brake See FigSee Fig To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Reove Wheel for Epairs To Adjust Teerng Wheel AlgnentTI4ANSAXLE SHIFEI*I Linkage ANE ADo JUSbIENT See qgs Fbont Wheel TOE4NICAIBERTo Replace Headlight Bulb Service AdjustmentsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig Positweterminal NegatdveterminalX, 1I,CARBURETOR MW Result if Needle DAMAC,E 1O the HeedlesEngine OIL TractorEngne Fuel SystemOAUSECORRectaM Correction ProblemTROUBLESHOOT! Points CauseSchematic GOi Description ElectricalKEY Part392G KEY Part Chassis and EnclosuresPage Part Descripon Tractor o Model Number 917,256544Drive NO. noSiesrn G ASSertiVeLY KEY Paft Steering AssemblyDescription KEY Part Desgrptio FL&O @R !OEEL NU , BBR 9!7o25 s544Seat Assesbly KEY PartKSY Part Tractor o Model NumberDecals Wheels & TiresENGmNE Tractor o o Model NumberOptional Equipment KEY Part Description EngineAOWER Lift 49i Tractor Model Nuiber 917o256544Part Description Tractor - Model NumberMower Lift KEYMower Deck Descrption Mower DeckDescrbption Peerless Transaxle = Model Number 930-057A Tractor Model NumberREF Part Tractor = Model Number 917o256544Part NO. no Description BL..WER Hous Anksnaft Kohler Engine o Model Number CV15S Type Nubiber PS-41526Crankshaft KEY Part Engine Controls Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526Baffles Kohler Engine o Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-4!526 Tractor = Model NumberKEY Part Descrwption Kohler Engine = Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526FU EL System Cymnder HEAD, Valve BreatherKohler Engine Model Number CV15$, Type Number PS41525 KEY Part NO. no Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526KEY Part DESCRIPT!ON OIL PAN / Lubrication CrankcaseCE Notes Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation FON-PART For Repair SERVICE, Call This Toll Free NumberPart Number Part Description