Sears 917.258473 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 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 wilt make assembly easier, Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(1)

5/t6" wrench

(1) 3/4" wrench

(2)

7/16" wrenches

Tire pressure gauge

(t)

1/2" wrench

Utility knife

(1)

9/16" wrench

(1) phillips screwdriver

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.

oCheck for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove°

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFFSKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

°Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft.

°Raise steering shaft forward untilscrew holes in dash line up with steering bushing° Install two (2) sheet metal screws and tighten securely_

oPositionsteering boot over steenng shaft,

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

°Slide steering wheel adapter ontoupper steering shaff,

•Positionfront wheels ofthe tractor so they are pointing straight forward°

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

°Assemble large flat washer and 3/8_24 Iocknut and tighten securely°

°Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from tractor hood and gri&

IMPORTANT:CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

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

 

 

 

SHEET

WHEEL ""-------.......___

 

METAL

,

TABS

ADAPTER

 

STEERING

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(ASSEMBLY

POSITION)

,,:::

SLOT

STEERING SHAFT

(SHIPPING POSITION)

FIG, 1

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

trols)

•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 Assembly LU. Children Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersI1o Slope Operation Customer Responsibilities Maintenance AgreementProduct Specifications Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentTable of Contents Engine Maintenance Accessobi and AttachmentsPerformance Hardware Pack Parts bag contents not shown full sizeUnpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OffskidGrunding HOW to SET UP Your TractorConnect Battery See Figs Install Seat See FigOperation Install Mulcher PlateSee Figs To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts AssemblyCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessLock OperationKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Transport Before Starting the EngineTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate On HillsADD Gasoline Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig Mulching Mowing Tips OperationBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartCheck BatteryLevel/Recharge General RecommendationsTires BatteryBilities TractorRemove knobs and cover EngineLubrication AIR Filter See FigMuffler NsibilitiesSpark Plugs To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing AdjustmentsBoth Front Links Must be Equal in Length To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig CE and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Brake See Fig Install mower in reverse order of removal instructionsTo Remove Wheel for Repairs AdjustmTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Order To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbFinal Setting Service and AdjustmTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Carburetor See FigEngine OIL Fuel SystemImportant Never Cover Tractor Whfleengine Correction Troubleshooting PointsProblem CauseProblem Cause Troubleshooting POnNTSPage Your Tractor is Equipped with a Special Brown SchematicTractor - Model Number IgnitionRepair Parts Electrical Tractor --MODEL NumberKEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures 74180512 KEY Part NO. NO. Description121 118 DriveKEY Part KEY Part NO. no19151216 74550412Steering Assembly Unc Repair PartsTractor -- Model Number Seat AssemblyKEY Part Descripon KEY Decals144334 Optional Equipment EngineTractor --MODEL Number 161718 3219 Arm Suspension Mower Tractor -- Model Number Lift132 105 MowerAdj94 Spring, Torsion 21 STD54143137 STD55t037 40 STD541437 UNCDana TRANSAXLE- Model Number Spacer, 1.131 X I45 X A94 Dana Transaxle Model NumberKEY Part NO. no Description Sprocket, 18TBriggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 28N707, Type Number 868Tractor - Model Number 917,258473 Requires Special Tools To INSTALL. see RepairValv E Overhaul KIT Carburetor 455 1006 783 601 209801 8O3005 Tractor -..MODEL Number 917,258473272614 Idle Speed281361 Puller, FlywheelPage ViCE Notes SEI Notes Guideth Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across HillMAX Part Number Part Description For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free NumberOwners Manual Model Number Engine Model NO, 28N707, Type no

917.258473 specifications

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