Craftsman 917273221 tractor

User Manual - Page 8

For 917273221.

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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. 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.
(1) 9/16" wrench (1) Pliers
(1) 1/2" wrench (1) Utility knife
(1) 3/4" socket with
drive ratchet
(1) Tire pressure gauge
(1) Phillips screwdriver
When right 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
Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts boxes from shipping carton.
Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on
all four corners of shipping carton, and
lay panels fla_
Remove mower and packing materials.
Check for any additional loose parts or
boxes and remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF
SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
Remove hex bolt, lock washer and
large flat washer from steering shaft.
Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight forward.
Slide the steering sleeve over the
steering shaft.
Align tabs and press steering sleeve
extension into bottom of steering
wheel.
Position steering wheel so cross bars
are horizontal (left to right) and slide
onto steering wheel adapter.
Secure steering wheel to steering
shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and
large flat washer previously removed.
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 Shaft
Sleeve
'_ _Steering
",,..,._-_ Wheel Insert
m Hex Bolt
LockWasher
Steering _ Large Flat
Steering _ , T,
Sleeve _ abs
Extension I
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BATI'ERY
Lift hood to raised position.
If this battery is put into service after
month and year indicated on label
(label 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),
-- , Label
,.-- Z._- _\_
%%.
INSTALL SEAT
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment
knob.
Remove cardboard packing on seat
pan.
Place seat on seat pan and assemble
shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt
securely.
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