Craftsman 944609040 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 6

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ASSEMBLY
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts leftunassembled for shippingpurposes.
To ensure safe and proper operation ofyour tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must betightened 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 Phillips Screwddver
(2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge
(1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife
(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 steedng wheel).
TO REMOVETRACTOR FROMCARTON
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
ofcarton, 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)
Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft.
Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash
line up with steering bushing. Install two (2) sheet
metal screws and tighten securely.
Position steering boot over steering shaft.
Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure.
Slidesteedng wheel adapter ontouppersteering shaft.
Positionfrontwheels ofthe tractorso 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 Iocknut 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 SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
STEERING
/_/ WHEELINSERT
_ \_// STEERING
STEERING_ BUSHING SHEET
STEERING
(ASSEMBLY
POSITION)
STEERING
SHAFT
(SHIPPING
POSITION)
FIG. 1
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-
tion section for location and function of con-
trols)
Press liftlever plunger and raise attachment liftleverto
itshighest position.
Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
Roll tractor forward off skid.
Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.
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