'four 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.

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)

1/2"

wrench

(1)

Utility

knife

(I)Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steer- ing wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1, Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from carton°

2.Cut along dashed lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side 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 steer- ing shaft.

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.

6.Assemble large flat washer, 5/I6 lock washer, 5/16 hex bolt and tighten se- curely,

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

8.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 ski&

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob,

1.Removeadjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to trac- tor.

2, Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing, Remove the card- board packing and discard.

3, Place seat on seat pan so head of shoul- der bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan,

4o Push down on seat to engage shoulder

bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of tractor_

5, Pivotseatand pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flatwasher loosely. Do not tighten,

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Craftsman 917.289030 Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack Carton, Install Steering Wheel
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