Keys

Slope Sheet

(1) Oil Drain Tube

For Future Use

(2) Keys

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 are

listed.

(1)

1/2"

wrench

Tire pressure

gauge

(2)

7/16"

wrenches

Utility knife

LABEL

Pliers

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, itmeans when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton.

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

Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

ADJUST SEAT

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.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKiD

CH ECK BATTERY

1. Lift hood to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label is located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Mainte- nance section of this manual for charging instructions).

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Craftsman 917.289283 Tools, Required For Assembly, Label, To Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack Carton, CH ECK Battery

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