Craftsman 917.25736 owner manual Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Unit from Carton

ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

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

(1)	5/15" wrench	(1)	3/4" wrench
(2)	7/16" wrenches	Tire	pressure gauge
(1)	1/2" wrench	Screwdriver
(t)	9/16" wrench	Utility knife

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

TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

Remove a!l loose parts from carton (See page 6)

Cut, from top to bottom, all four corners of carton and lay panels flat.

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft,

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

Position steering boot over steering shaft

Place tabs of steering boot over slots in dash and push down to secure

Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft

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

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

Assemble large flat washer and 1/2-20 hex nut and tighten securely.

Snap insert into center of steering wheel

Remove protective plastic from tractor hood.

BEFORE ROLLING UNIT OFF SKID

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNC-

TURE TIRES WHERE UNIT IS TO ROLL OFF SKID,

Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position (See Fig 6),

Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal (See Fig. 6).

Pull freewheel knob up to disengage transmission (See Fig, 6)

Roll unit backwards off skid.

INSERT

2-1/4"

_-_STEERING

WHEEL

ADAPTER

STEERING

BOOT

BUSHING

STEERING SHAFT

tSoHIPPING

SITION)

STEERING SHAFT

(ASSEMBLY POSITION)

FIG. 1

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