Sears 917.25148 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 the 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 too]s as necessary to insure proper tightness

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

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

(2)	7/16" wrenches	Tire pressure gauge
(1)	1/2" wrench	Utility knife

(1)9/16" wrench

(1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet						i
When	right or	left	hand	is mentioned	in this manual, it	STEERING
means	when	you	are in	the operating	position (seated	WHEEL
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

•Remove mower and packing matedals

oCheck for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove_

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

oRemove hex boit, lock washer and large flat washer from steering shafL

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

. Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft

oPosition steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter,

°Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer previously removed. Tighten securely,

oSnap 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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TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 6)

. 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

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