Craftsman 917.255561 Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton, Unpack Carton

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with except on of those parts left unassembled for shippfng 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 their proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier+ Standard wrench sizes are listed,

(l)

5/16"

wrench

3/4"

wrench

(2)

7/16"

wrenches

Tire

pressure gauge

(1)

1/2" wrench

Screwdriver

 

 

(l)

9/t6"

wrench

Utility knife

INSERT

"X._3t8- 24 HEX LOCKNUT

_2-114"

DtA. WASHER

When right and left hand

is mentioned

in this manual, it

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TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

Remove 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 flaL

Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

WHEEL_ STEERING

ADAPTER,,_,_BUSHING

STEERINGBOOT _i i

TAB

STEERING

(ASSEMBLY

POSITION)":'?

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,

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Position steering boot over steering shall

FIG. 1

 

Place tabs of steering boot over slots in dash and push down to secure°

Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft,

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

Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (]eft to right) and slide onto adapter.

Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24 hextocknut 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.

(See Ftg. 6)

Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position.

Roll tractor backwards off skid.

, Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor.

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