Craftsman 917.259561 owner manual Tools Required For Assembly, To Remove Tractor From Carton

Models: 917.259561

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ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shlpplng 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 will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed,

(1)

3/4" Socket w/drive

rachet

(2)

7/16" wrenches

Phillips Screwdriver

(2)

1/2 =wrench

Tire pressure gauge

(1)

9/16" wrench

Utility knife

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

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

Remove 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.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

I@1:EINSERT

X BOLT LOCK WASHER

LARGE FLAT

WASHER

STEERING'

WHEEL

STEERING

BOOT

ADAPTER

EXTENSION SHAFT

5/16 HEX BOLT

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 over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

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

Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten- sion.

Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

(left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

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.

5I16LOCKNUT

LOWER

STEERING

SHAFT

FIG. 1

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation

section for location and function of controls)

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

Release 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.

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Craftsman 917.259561 Tools Required For Assembly, To Remove Tractor From Carton, Before Rolling Tractor Off Skid