Craftsman 917257560 Lawn Tractor

OWNER'S MANUAL - Page 7

For 917257560.

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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 REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 5/16" wrench
(2) 7/!6" wrenches
(1) 1/2" wrench
(t) 3/4" wrench
(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) Phillips screwdriver
Utility knife
Tire pressure gauge
(1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet
When right and _eft hand is mentioned in this manua!, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated
behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CAR-
TON
UNPACK CARTON
o Remove all accessible !oose parts and parts cartons
Cut, from top to bottom, along [ines on all four corners
of carton, and lay panels flat.
Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
INSERT
STEERING
WHEEL o_
ADAPTER_
SHEET
METAL
STEERING SCREW
BUSHBNG
BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING 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, tnstal! two (2) sheet
metal screws and tighten securely,
o Position steering boot over steering shaft°
o Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure.
Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft.
o 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 [ocknut and
tighten securely
o Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel
o Remove protective piastic from tractor hood and griii.
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)
Raise attachment lift lever to it, highest position.
® Reiease parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
o Roll tractor backwards off skid.
o Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.
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