Craftsman 917.272068 owner manual you begin TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

Models: 917.272068

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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

(1)

Pliers

(2)

1/2" wrench

(1)

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 position (seated behind the steering

wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

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.

Hex Bolt

Insert

3/8 Lock Washer

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1. Remove all accessible loose parts

Washer

and parts boxes from carton.

Boot

2. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines

Steering Wheel

on all four corners of carton, and lay

.Tabs

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.

 

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Shaft

5/16 Locknut /

 

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Hex Bolt

Lower

 

 

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Steennn /

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Shaft

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Tab

 

 

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Slots

CHECK BATTERY

1.Lift seat pan 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)•

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