Craftsman 917.271815 owner manual Tools Required For Assembly, To Remove Tractor From Carton

Models: 917.271815

1 60
Download 60 pages 46.25 Kb
Page 8
Image 8
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

unassembled for shipping purposes. [o 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)

Utility

knife

(1)

Pliers

(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 position (seated behind the steering wheel).

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

7.Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

8.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.

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1.Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

2.Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat.

3.Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

1.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.

2.Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

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

4.Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension.

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

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift hood to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging

instructions).

8

Page 8
Image 8
Craftsman 917.271815 Tools Required For Assembly, To Remove Tractor From Carton, Before Removing Tractor From Skid