Sears 917.252714 manual Assembly

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ASSEMBLY

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 will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

_STEERING

WHEEL INSERT

_\,_,I" LOCKNUT

(1)	9/16" wrench	(2)	7/16"	wrench
(1)	1/2" wrench	(1)	3/4" socket w/drive		WASHERLARGEFLAT
Utility knife				t _i, /	WASHERLARGEFLAT
Utility knife			ratchet
Tire	pressure gauge	(1)	Phillips	Screwdriver

When right and 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)

•Remove Iocknut and large flat washer from steering shaft.

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

•Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.

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

•Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with Iocknut and large flat washer previously removed. 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 IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

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SHAFT

ADAPTER

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FIG. 1

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 7)

•Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

•Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in Operation section of this manual).

•Roll tractor backwards off skid.

•Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor.

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