Craftsman 917252580 lawn 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
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(1) 1/2" wrench
(I) 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).
3/4" Socket w/drive ratchet
Tire pressure gauge
Phillips Screwdriver
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
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
of carton, and lay panels flaL
= Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove_
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF
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ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
PREASSEMBLE SLEEVE TO STEERING WHEEL
(See Fig. 1 Inset)
Install sleeve retainer clips, evenly spaced around
steering wheel hub, with formed tabs toward the out-
side of hub.
Press or lightly tap retainer clips fully onto steering
wheel hub
Press steering sleeve fully onto steering wheel hub and
clips,
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT
, Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft, Align
mounting holes in extention and lower shafts and
install 5/16 hex bolt and IocknuL Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO
18-22FT LBSTORQUE.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
SLEEVE
jADAPTER
EXTENSION
SHAF!"
5116 HEX BOLT
STEERING
SLEEVE
FIG. 1
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 TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID
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