Craftsman 917.252560 STEER,NG 2 #.%, Tools Required For Assembly, To Remove Tractor From Carton

Models: 917.252560

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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°

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5/16" wrench

(1)

9/16" wrench

(2)

7/16"

wrenches

(1)

Phillips screwdriver

(1)

1/2"

wrench

Utility knife

(1)

3/4"

wrench

Tire

pressure gauge

(1)

3/4"

socket with drive ratchet

 

 

 

 

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STEERING WHEEL

STEER,NG 2 #.%

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

STEERING BOOT

TABS

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

oRemove 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,

STEERING SHAFT (ASSEMBLY

POSITION) _

STEERING SHAFT

(SHIPPING

POSITION)

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TAB SLOT

BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

=Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft.

oRaise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash line up with steering bushing. Install two (2) sheet metal screws and tighten securely.

oPosition steering boot over steering shaft.

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

Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shafL

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

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

oAssemble large flat washer and 3/8-24 Iocknut and 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

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

FIG. 1

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKiD (See Fig. 7)

o Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position,

oRelease parking brake by depressing clutchlbrake pedal,,

Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. ° Roll tractor backwards off skid.

oRemove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor.

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