Craftsman 917271100 16.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTORR

Owner's Manual - Page 8

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Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledatthefactorywithexception 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) 3/4" Socket w/
(1) Pliers- drive rachet
(2) 1/2" wrench (1) Phillips Screw°
(1) Utility knife driver
(1) Tire pressure gauge (1) 3/4" wrench
When right or left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means, from your point of
view, when you are in the operating posi-
tion (seated behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts boxes from shipping carton (See
page 6).
Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on
all four comers of shipping carton, and
lay panels flat.
Check forany additional loose parts or
boxes and remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF
SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND
BOOT
Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-
ing shaft. Align mounting holes in exten-
sion and lower shafts and install 5/16
hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut secure-
ly to 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.
Place tabs of steering boot over tab
slots in dash and push down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight forward.
Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer-
ing shaft extension.
i Position steering wheel so cross bars
are horizontal (left to right) and slide
inside boot and onto adapter.
Assemble larg_ flat washer, 318 lock
, washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.
Snap steering wheel insert into center
of steering wheel.
Remove protective materials from trac-
tor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any
staples in skid that may puncture tires
where tractor is to roll off skid.
_ Insert
Washer ___))
_ _ Steedng
Steering Wheel _ Boot
Extension__Shaft vl_.-._ Adapter
°c_knut _ .-=_'_ _'" 5/16 Hex5/16 L Bolt
Lower " ' "_-'-'-"
Steedng_ " ""
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Shaft _-._ ":, /
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TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Operation section for location and
function of controls)
Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-
ment lift lever to its highest position.
Release parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake pedal.
Place freewheel control in freewheeling
position to disengage transmission (See
=TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation
section of this manual).
Roll tractor forward offskid.
Remove banding holding discharge
guard up against tractor.
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