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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembied for _-'..-,h"_.ppmg°,#urp",o__.........

To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor a]t parts and hardware you assernbte 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

(1)

5/16"

wrench

(1) 3/4"

Socket w/drive rachet

(2)

7/16"

wrenches

Philiips

Screwdriver

(f)

1/2" wrench

Tire pressure gauge

(1)

9/!6"

wrench

Utility knife

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

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STEERING

 

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BOOT

 

 

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

,Remove all accessible loose paris and parts cartons from carton (See page 6).

oCut, from top to bottom, _'donglines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels fiat.

o Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig, 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

,Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 18-22 FT. LBS TORQUE_

Place tabs of steering boot ever tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

oPosition front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight fonNard_

Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten- sion.

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

Assemble large fiat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt 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 11'4SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TmRESWHERE TRACTOR Is TO ROLL OFF SKID.

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

trols)

Press lift iever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

oRelease 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.

 

EXTENSION

 

SHAFT

ADAPTER

5f16 HEX BOLl

 

5/16 LOCKNUT

 

LOWER

STEERmNG

SHAFT

FIG. 1

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3}

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals_ Before connecting battery, re-

move meta_ bracelets, wristwa[ch bands, rings, etco

Positive terrBir_al must b_ connected

first to prevent sparkiag from acciden- tal grounding.

oRemove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat pan to raised position.

Open battery box door

,Remove terminal protective caps and discard.

-If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label !ocated beh,_een terminals) charge batten/for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.

oFirst connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as shown. Tighten securely.

,Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi- nal with remaining hex bolt, fiat washer, !ock washer and hex nut. Tighten securelyo

o Close battery box door.

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Craftsman 917.256544 Tools Required For Assembly, t_3_,-/I, __3r_LockWAS.ER, To Remove Tractor From Carton, Unpack Carton