ASSE BLY

 

TOOLS REQUIRED

FOR ASSEMBLY

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A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard

 

 

wrench sizes are listed.

 

 

(i)

5/16" wrench

(1) 9/!6" wrench

 

(2)

7/16" wrenches

Tire pressure gauge

 

(1)

1/2" wrench

Screwdriver

Utility knife

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

TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

-Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (See page 6).

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

Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE ROLMNG UNIT OFF SKtD

ATTACH STEE!RJNG WHEEL (See Fig, 1)

o Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft.

,Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash line up with steering bushing. Install two (2) sheet metal screws and tighten securely.

oPosition steering boot over steering shaft.

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

-Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft.

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

,Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto adapter.

Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24 hex fockn ut and tighten securely.

°Snap insert into center of steering wheel.

o Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT; CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE UNIT IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

(See Fig. 6)

,Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

,Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

oPull freewheel knob up to disengage transmission. o Roll unit backwards off skid.

oRemove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor.

STEERING

BOOT

STEERING

BUSHING

STEERING SHAFT

(SHiPPiNG

POSiTiON)

STEERING SHAFT (ASSEMBLY POSITION)

FIG. 1

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Sears 917.25559 Tools Required For Assembly, To Remove Unit from Carton, Unpack Carton, Attach STEE!RJNG Wheel See Fig