Craftsman 917.259561 Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton, Unpack Carton

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ASSEMBLY

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shlpplng 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)

3/4" Socket w/drive

rachet

(2)

7/16" wrenches

Phillips Screwdriver

(2)

1/2 =wrench

Tire pressure gauge

(1)

9/16" wrench

Utility knife

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means 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 cartons from carton (See page 6).

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

•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

I@1:EINSERT

X BOLT LOCK WASHER

LARGE FLAT

WASHER

STEERING'

WHEEL

STEERING

BOOT

ADAPTER

EXTENSION SHAFT

5/16 HEX BOLT

•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 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 exten- sion.

•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 hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

5I16LOCKNUT

LOWER

STEERING

SHAFT

FIG. 1

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation

section for location and function of controls)

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

•Release 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.

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Contents For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number Model Number 917.259561 OwnersmanualSlope Operation III ChildrenCustomer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Maintenance AgreementTable of Contents Engine MaintenancePerformance Contents of Hardware Pack Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Tools Required for AssemblyAssemble Extension Shaft and Boot To Remove Tractor from CartonAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorConnect Battery See Fig Check Deck LevelnessDischarging ChecklistInstall Mulcher Plate To Convert to Bagging orLights OFF Reverse Forward Fast Slow Engine on Engine OFF OIL PressureReverse Neutral High LOW Parking Brake Know Your Tractor Attachment Ignition Ughtswitch ClutchleverSWITCH POBmON OperationSee Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Move Forward and Backward To Operate on Hills Before Starting the EngineTo Operate Mower See Fig Check Engine OIL Level See FigTips MowingMulching Mowing Tips General Recommendations Maintenance ScheduleCustomer Responsibilities REGUBERV,CEBlade Care TractorBrake Operation TiresEngine OIL Filter See Fig EngineLubrication Clean AIR Screen See Fig To Service PRE-CLEANEREngine Cooling Fins See Fig Muffler CleaningSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigTractor To Install Mower See FigAdjustments ServiceTo Level Mower Housing To Replace Motion Drive Belt Service and AdjustmentsSee Flg To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTransaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See Figs To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Fuse To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyInterlocks and Relays To Replace Headlight BulbClamp Acceleration TestScrew Fuel System BatteryEngine OtherCause Troubleshooting PointsCorrection Cause ProblemTractor - Model Number Electrical Tractor - Model NumberElectrical TRACTOR-- Model NumberKEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917,259561KEY Part NO. no Tractor -MODELNUMBER 917,259561147 87 86 3537 118 DriveStlt DriveTractor - Model Number 917,259561 Steering AssemblySteering Assembly Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsEngine Tractor - Model Number 9 Mower Lift 122365X 19211621120183X 125631XMower Deck Tractor .MODELNUMBER 917,25956112-15, 31 144393 STD533107 138017 138440 STD624008UNC Screw Thdrol Washer Head 111 155197 Bracket GaugePeerless Transaxle Model Number 930-057A 788093 Gasket Eliminator Loctite #515 792076A Washer, Flat Part Description792166 Screw 1/4-20 x 799021 Pad, Brake Package 792167 Locknut 1/4-20 786026 Pin, Dowel12251 1022 634022Tractor -- Model Number 38 . I,,71 IL358 Gasket SET 222Label KIT 1054104 TRACTOR- Model Number513 803 171Cylinder, Cylinder 807822 Assembly 807687 Bearing, Cylinder 805101 Seal, Oil 807821807795 Breather Assembly 805379 808093309 Insulator AssemblyShield, Carburetor Air Cleaner Pump Assembly, OilSight and Hold this Level with SKY Line or Tree Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across HillToll Free Number If YOU Need Repair Service or PartsFor Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number For Replacement Parts
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