Husqvarna 917.2896 Tools Required for Assembly, Toremovetractorfromcarton, Unpack Carton

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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 ensure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

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

(1)

5/16" wrench

Utility knife

(2)

7/16" wrenches

Tire pressure gauge

(2) 1/2" wrenches

Pliers

(1)

9/16" wrench

 

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

TOREMOVETRACTORFROMCARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton .

•Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

TO INSTALL STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

•Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft.

•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.

•Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

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

•Assemble large flat washer, lock washer, 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.

INSERT

BOLT

 

LOCK

LARGE FLAT

WASHER

WASHER

 

 

STEERING

 

WHEEL

 

STEERING

 

BOOT

 

ADAPTER

LOWER

EXTENSION

STEERING

SHAFT

SHAFT

 

Fig. 1

TO CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

•Lift seat to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label is located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).

•For battery and battery cable installation see "RE- PLACING BATTERY" in the "Service and Adjustments" section in this manual.

LABEL

Fig. 2

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Contents 917.289600 General Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children IV. TowingSafe Handling of Gasoline Table of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering WheelToremovetractorfromcarton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidInstall Seat See Figs To Adjust Seat See FigTo Install Hood Scoop See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor Stopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Operate Mower To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Stop Mower BladesBefore Starting the Engine Mowing Tips Purge TransmissionGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceMaintenance ScheduleBlade Care BatteryTractor Blade Removal See FigEngine Muffler CleaningEngine Cooling System See Fig Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Install Mower SeeTo Remove Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G To Level Mower To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check BrakeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Remove Wheel See FigTransmission Fuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionEngine continues Decals Wheels and TiresSchematic Optional Twin CYL. EnginesElectrical Tractor - Model Number LTH18538 Chassis Tractor - Model Number LTH18538 Drive Tractor - Model Number LTH18538 Engine Engine Power Rating Information Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number LTH18538 Mower Deck Tractor - Model Number LTH18538 Mower Lift 100 101Seat Assembly Seat-tex6-tex LTModel K46BA Tufftorq Transaxle Model NO. K46BATufftorq Transaxle Model NO. K46BA Briggs Engine Model Number 31N707, Type Number 1374-B1  KEY Part Description Briggs Engine Model Number 31N707, Type Number 1374-B1 Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX05.04.10 JA
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