Sears 917.257651 owner manual Assembly, TOOLS REQU1RED FOR ASSEMBLY, To Remove Tractor From Carton

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ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

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.

TOOLS REQU1RED FOR ASSEMBLY

STEERING WHEEL

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed,

(2)

7/16"

wrenches

3/4"

Socket w/drive

ratchet

(1)

1/2" wrench

Tire

pressure gauge

(1)

9/16"

wrench

Phillips Screwdriver

 

Utility knife

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HEX LOCKNUT

1

FLAT WASHER

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STEERING

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means 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 (See page 6).

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

oCheck for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

oRemove locknut and large flat washer from steering shaft,,

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

Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft

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

Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut and large flat washer previously removed Tighten securely.

Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel,

oRemove protective ptastic from tractor hood and griFL

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID

 

 

 

 

TEERING

 

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SHAFT

STEERINGWHEEL

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ADAPTER

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STEERING

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FIG. 1

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 8)

o Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position,,

. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal,.

Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position

. Roll unit backwards off skid,

Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor

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Sears 917.257651 Assembly, TOOLS REQU1RED FOR ASSEMBLY, To Remove Tractor From Carton, Before Rolling Tractor Off Skid