Craftsman 917.27066 owner manual To Remove Tractor from Carton

Yournewtractor has been assembled at the factory with 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)	9/16"	wrench	(2)	1/2"	wrench
(1)	Pliers		(1)	Utility knife
(1)	Phiflips Screw-		(1)	_re	pressure
driver			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).

•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials 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

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK	CARTON		3/8 Lockwasher
• Remove	all accessible loose parts and	_	Large Flat

parts boxes from shipping carton.

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

Washer

all four corners of shipping carton, and lay panels flat.

•Check for any additional loose parts or boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

•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. Ibs. 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 extension.

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

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

5/16Lock-	_	j5/		6Hex
nut	-	_	Bolt
Lower Steering.._./_		,_ "_'_y'-.
	_,..	_Tab
	_."-..,		-/	,_ -Slots