Yournewtractorhas 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 tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

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

(1)

3/4" wrench

(1)

Pliers

(2)

7/16" wrench

(1)

Utility knife

(1)

Tire pressure gauge

 

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

TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1.Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton.

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

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

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

A'FrACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

1.Slide extension shaft onto lower

steering shaft. Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 114 hex bolt and Iocknut.

Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut securely to 10-12 ft. Ibs torque.

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

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

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

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

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

6.Assemble large flat washer, 1/2 hex nut and tighten securely.

7.Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

8.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.

CHECK BATTERY

1.Lift seat pan to raised position. NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATI'ERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).

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Craftsman 917.25801 Before Removing Tractor from Skid, Tools Required for Assembly, Assemble Extension Shaft and Boot