Craftsman 917.270814 Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid, Assemble Extension Shaft and Boot

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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. 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)	9/16"	wrench	(2)	1/2" wrench
(1)	Phillips Screw-		(1)	Pliers
	driver		(1) Tire pressure
(1)	Utility	knife		gauge
(1)	3/4" socket with drive ratchet

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from shipping 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 boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

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 belt and Iocknut. Tighten

securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten belt and nut

securely 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 steedng shaft extension.

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

•Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from tractor hoed and gdll.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid.

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