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Your new trac or has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts teft unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor aII parts and hardware you assemble must be ttgittened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness

TOOLS

REQUIRED

FOR ASSEMBLY

STEERINGWHEEL

A socket wrench set wtil make assembly easier Slandard

 

wrench sizes are tlsted.

 

HEX LOCKNUT

(2) 7/t6"

wrenches

Ptlers

 

(1) 9/16" wrench

Tire pressure gauge

(1)3/4" Socket w/drive ratchet Phfflips Screwdriver Utility knife

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

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

FLATWAS.ER

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STEERING

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STEERIN

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UNPACK CARTON

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

Cut from top to bottom, along lines on at[ four corners of carton, and lay panels f at.

-Remove mowerand packing materials

Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove

STEERING

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BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

Remove {ocknut and farge flat washer from steering shaft-

. Position front wheels of the tractor So they are Pointing straight forward

Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft

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

Secure steering wheel to steering shalt wlth Iocknut and _arge flat washer previously removed. Tighten securely,

Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel,

Remove protective materials from traclor hood and gdlL

IMPORTANT; CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES iN SK1DTHATMAY PUNCTURETIRES WHERE TRACTOR

IS TO ROLL OFF SKID

TO RO LLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls)

Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment litt lever to Its highestposition.

Release parking brake by depressing clutehtbrake pedal,

,Ptace freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission(See "TO TRANSPORT" In the Operation section of this manual)

Roll tractor backwards off skid

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Craftsman 917.258692 manual Tools Required For Assembly, Sleeve, Attach Steering Wheel See Fig

917.258692 specifications

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