Craftsman 917252561 tractor

User Manual - Page 7

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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 (1) 9/16" wrench
(2) 7t16" wrenches (1) Phillips screwdriver
(1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife
(1) 3/4" wrench Tire pressure gauge
(1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet
When right and 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 al! accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6).
Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners
of carton, and lay panels flato
o Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove
BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
Slide the steering bushing over the steering shafL
o Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash
line up with steering bushing, Install two (2) sheet
metal screws and tighten securely,
o Position steering boot over steering shaft.
Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure.
o Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft.
. 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.
o Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24 Iocknut and
tighten securely.
o Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel,
o Remove protective plastic 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.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 7)
o Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal,
Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
= Roll tractor backwards off skid.
o Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.
STEERING SHAFT
(ASSEMBLY
POSITION)
STEERING SHAFT
(SHIPPING ,,:Z:
POSITION) ""'--.--.
TAB SLOT
CONNECT BATrERY (See Fig. 2)
&
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals. Before connecting battery, re-
move metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden-
tal grounding.
- Lift hood to raised position
o Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec-
tive caps and discard°
o 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,
, First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex
nut as shown_ Tighten securely.
o Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery
terminal with remaining hex bolt, fiat washer, lock
washer and hex nuL Tighten securely,
Close terminal access doors.
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