Craftsman 917.28746 Tools Required for Assembly, Assemble Front Wheel to Mower, Carton

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception. of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below.

(1) 3/4" wrench (1) Pliers

(1)9/16"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 posi- tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

5.Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

6.Remove key from bag and start the engine (see "TO START ENGINE" in the Operation section of this manual). After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position.

7.Release parking brake. .

8.Slowly depress forward drive pedal and drive tractor off skid.

9.Apply brake to stop tractor and set parking brake.

10.Tum ignition key to "STOP" position. Continue with the instructions that follow.

ASSEMBLE FRONT WHEEL TO MOWER

1. Using shoulder bolt, washer and

A '-"

NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are pointing forward before slid- ing mower under tractor.

4. Slide mower under tractor until it is

centered under tractor.

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

.CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

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

2.Cut along dashed lines on all four pan- els of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

3.Remove mower and packing materials.

4.Check for any additional loose aprts or cartons and remove.

CHECK BATTERY

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

A WARNING: Before starting, read, un- derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

locknut from parts bag, assemble front

wheel to mower as shown. Tighten

securely.

5. FIRST INSTALL ANTI-SWAY BAR (S).

- From right side of mower, insert ant-sway bar into hole in transmission bracket (T).

1. Uft hood to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label

(L)(label is located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATIERY" in Mainte- nance section of this manual for charging instructions).

ADJUST SEAT

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

1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest

position. . .

2.Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal.

3.Place freewheel control in "trans- mission disengaged position" (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual).

4.Roll tractor forward off skid.

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

1. Be sure all the above steps have been
	completed.
2.	Check en~ine oil level and fill fuel tank
	with gasoline.
3.	Place freewheel control in "trans-
	mission engaged" position (see "TO

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT AS- SEMBLY Supplement Sheet for additional guidance on this assembly.

Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage parking brake.

1. Lower attachment lift lever to it's lowest position.

A CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on lift lever, lower it slowly and engage in lowest position.

2.Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and position mower on right

side of tractor with deflector shield to the right.

- Pivot bar towards you and insert oth- er end of bar into hole in rear mower bracket (D). Move mower as needed to insert bar.

-Secure with washer and retainer spring as shown.

1.Sit in seat.

2.Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

3.Release lever to lock seat in position.

TRANSPORT" in Operation section of

this manual).

4. Sit on seat in operating position, de-

press brake pedal and set the parking

brake.

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3.Remove plastic tie securing belt, bring belt forward and check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves.

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6.ATIACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with washer and retainer spring.

7. Repeat on opposite side of tractor.