Craftsman 917289081 tractor

User Manual - Page 8

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Your new tractor 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 ensure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
Utility knife
Tire pressure gauge
Pliers
(1) 5/16" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(2) 1/2" wrenches
(1) 9/16" wrench
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.
Cut along dotted lines on all four panels
of carton. Remove end panels and lay
side panels flat.
Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID
TO CHECK BATTERY
1. Lift seat to raised position.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service after
month and year indicated on label (label is
located between terminals) charge battery
for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See
"BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this
manual for charging instructions).
For battery and cable installation see
"REPLACING BATTERY" inthe "Service
and Adjustments" section in this manual.
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TO INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT & BOOT
1. Slide extension shaft onto lower steering
shaft.
2. Place tabs of steering boot overtab slots
in dash and push down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
1. Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight forward.
2. Remove steering wheel adapter from
steering wheel and slide adapter onto
steering shaft extension.
3. Position steering wheel so cross bars are
horizontal (left to right) and slide inside
boot and onto adapter.
4. Assemblelargeflatwasher, Iockwasher,
hex bolt and tighten securely.
5. Snap steering wheel insert into center of
steering wheel.
6. 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.
Steering
n; heel
_ Boot
__ Adapter
Tab _ _ Extension
Lower ?,.._ Shaft
Steering
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