Sears 917.259567 Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton, Unpack Carton

ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factoq! 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 REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

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

(1)	3/4"	Socket w/drive	rachet
(2)	7/16"	wrenches	Phillips Screwdriver
(2)	1/2"	wrenches	Tire pressure gauge
(1)	9/16"	wrench	Utility knife

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.

Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

®Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and instal} 5116 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 18-22 FT. LBS TORQUE.

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

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

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

oSlide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten- sion.

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

oAssemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bo}t and tighten securely.

-Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill.

iMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKIDTHAT MAY PUNCTLIRETIRESWHERETRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

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__318 HEX BOLT

LARGE FLAT

WASHER

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STEERIN

WHEEL

STEERING

BOOT

FIG. 1

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

Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

-Release parking brake by depressing clutch!brake pedal.

-Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

. Roll tractor backwards off skid.

,Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor.