Craftsman 917272244 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 8

For 917272244.

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory withexception 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. Review the video cassette before
you begin.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes you need
are listed below.
(2) 9/16" wrench (1) 3/4" Socket w/
(1) 1/2" wrench drive ratchet
(1) Utility knife (1) Pliers
(1) "nre pressure gauge
When dght or left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means, from your point of
view, when you are in the operating
position(seated behind the steering
wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
1. Remove all accessible loose parts
and parts cartons from carton.
2. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on
all four corners of carton, and lay
panels flat.
3. Remove mower and packing mated-
als.
4. Check for any additional loose parts
or cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
1. Remove Iocknut and large flat washer
from steering shaft.
2. Position front wheels of the tractor so
they ere pointing straight forward.
3. Slide the steedng sleeve over the
steering shaft.
4. Position steedng wheel so cross bars
are horizontal (left to right) and slide
onto steering wheel adapter.
5. Secure steering wheel te steedng
shaft with Iocknut and large flat
washer previously removed. Tighten
securely.
6. Snap steering wheel insert into center
of steering wheel.
7. Remove protective materials 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.
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BATTERY
1. Lifthoodto raised position.
NOTE: ifthis batteryis putinto service
after month and year indicated on label
(label located between terminals) charge
battery for minimumof one hourat 6-10
amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance
section of this manual for charging
instructions). .....
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INSTALL SEAT
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment
knob.
1, Remove adjustment knob and fiat
washer securing seat to cardboard
packing and set aside for assembly of
seat to tractor.
2. Pivot seat upward and remove from
the cardboard packing. Remove the
cardboard packing and discard,
3. Place seat on seat pan so head of
shoulder bolt is positioned over large
8 slotted hole in pan.
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