Sears 917.257720 Tools Required For Assembly, To Remove Tractor From Carton, Unpack Carton

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Your newtractor 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

STEERING WHEEL iNSERT

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

(2)	7/16"	wrenches	Tire pressure gauge
(1)	1/2" wrench		Utility knife
(1)	9/16"	wrench

(1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manua, it

means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

STEERING WHEEL

_jHEX	BOLT
	LOCK WASHER
,_!;,_//	LARGE FLAT
	WASHER

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.

o Remove mower and packing materials.

oCheck for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

STEERING

SHAFT

STEERING

SLEEVE

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1) FIG. 1

*Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft.

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

o Slide steering sleeve over steering shaft,

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

oSecure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt, Iockwasher and large flat washer previously removed Tighten securely.

Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR

IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKiD (See Fig, 7)

o Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

oRelease parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

®Rol! tractor backwards off skid,

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