Your new tractor has been assembledat the factory with exception of those parts left unassembledfor 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 necessaryto 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)

9/16"

wrench

(2) 7/16" wrenches

(2)

1/2" wrench

(t) Phillips Screw-

(1)

Pliers

 

driver

 

 

(i)

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 posi- tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

o Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from shipping carton (See page 6).

o Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four comers of shipping carton, and lay panels flat.

=Check for any additional loose parts or boxes and remove°

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 m,_terials from trac- tor hood and grill_

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid.

insert

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKUD .....

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

= Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft. Align mounting holes in exten- sion and lower shafts and install 5/16

hex bolt and locknuL Tighten securely. IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut secure r ly to 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.

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

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

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

° Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer-

ing shaft extension.

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

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TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKiD (See Operation section for Jocation and function of controls)

oPress lift lever plunger and raise attach- rnent lift lever to its highest position.

oRelease parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal,

o Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) posi- tion.

Roll tractor forward off skid.

°Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor,

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Craftsman 917.270631 To Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack Carton, Before Rolling Tractor OFF, Attach Steering Wheel