Craftsman 917.27077 Tools Required for, To Remove Tractor from Carton, Install Steering Wheel

Yournewtractorhas beenassembledatthefactorywith exceptionof thosepartsleft

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 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)	112" wrench
(1)	Phillips Screw-	(t)	Pliers
	ddver	(1)	"13repressure
(1)	Utility knife		gauge
(1)	3/4" Socket with ddve ratchet

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

•Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See page 6).

•Cut, from togto bottom, along lines on all four comers of shipping carton, and lay panels flat.

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

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

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 Iocknut. Tighten securely. ,- IMPORTANT: 13ghten bolt and nut secure-

lyto 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 steedng wheel adapter onto steer- ing shaft extension.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars

are hodzontal (left to dght) 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 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.

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Steering f/_._.=; _"_ Large Flat

Wheel _ Washer

Steering Boot

			Extension
			_/Shaft
			_ _	5/16 Hex
5/16 Lock Nut_				Bolt
Lower		,	.-----
SteeringShaft	;		"..	;
	\		•	' :
		",." -		Tabs
			" --_	Slots

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attach- ment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

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

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor.