Craftsman 917270841 owner manual Before Rollbng Tractor Off Sksd

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BEFORE ROLLBNG TRACTOR OFF

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with 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 REQUIIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

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

are

listed below.

 

 

(1)

9/16"

wrench

(1) 3/4"

Socket wi

(2)

7/16"

wrenches

drive rachet

 

 

(2)

1/2"

wrench

(1) Phillips Screw-

(1)

3/4"

wrench

driver

 

(1)

Utility

knife

(1) Tire

pressure

(1)Pliers

 

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).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

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

, Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

o 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 skid°

Insert

UNPACK CARTON

o Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes from shipping carton (See page 6).

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

o Check forany additional loose parts or boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLBNG TRACTOR OFF

SKSD

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

o Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft. Align mounting holes in exten- sion and lower shafts and install 5/16

hex bolt and locknuL Tighten securely. IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut secure- ly to 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.

o Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

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

Slide steering wheel _dapter onto steer- ing shaft extension°

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

Wheel _Boot

/_,/_ Adapter

Extension__

Shaft5/16 L__/5/1

 

 

Bolt6 Hex

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

oPress lift lever plunger and raise attach- ment lift lever to its highest position,

oRelease parking brake by depressing

clutch!brake pedal.

oPlace freewheel control in freewheeling

position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation

section of this manual),

Rotl tractor forward off skid,

=Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor'.

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Craftsman 917270841 owner manual Before Rollbng Tractor Off Sksd