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.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier,

Standard wrench sizes you need

are

listed

below,

 

 

(I)

3/4"wrench

(1)

Pliers

(1)

1/2"wrench

(1)

Utility knife

(1)

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),

 

Insert

 

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/_-.,.,

5116 Hex Bolt

 

.

Washer

 

/16 Lock

 

 

Large Flat

 

 

Washer

Steering

 

 

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

t. 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, 5t16 lock washer, 5t16 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 skid,

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob,

t_ Removeadjustmentknoband 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 seatpan so head ofshoul- der bolt is positioned over large slotted hole in pan°

4, 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 flat washer Ioosely_ Do not tighten,

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Craftsman LTS 1500 Tools Required for Assembly, Unpack Carton, Assemble Extension Shaft and Boot, Install Steering Wheel

LTS 1500 specifications

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