Craftsman 917256530 tractor

User Manual - Page 7

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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 REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard
wrench sizes are listed,
(1) 5/16" wrench (1) 3/4" Socket w/drive rachet
(2) 7/16" wrenches Phillips Screwdriver
(1) 1/2" wrench 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
o Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6).
o 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 shall Align
mounting holes in extention and Iowershafts and install
5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO
18-22 FT. LBS TORQUE
o Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure_
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
° Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten-
sion,
Position steering wheel and sleeve assembly so cross
bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto adapter.
Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24 Iocknut and
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 TI RES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID
,_ / INSERT
:L/3/8-24 LOCKNUT
_L_ _....,..--_ LARGE FLAT
k .i_.j"- WASHER
t
WHEEL
ADAPTER
6/16 HEX BOLT
FIG. 1
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 8)
Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position
= Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal
, Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to
disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in
the Operation section of this manual)
Roll tractor backwards off skid.
, Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.
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