Craftsman 917271021 tractor

User Manual - Page 8

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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 c0rre_t 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/
(2) 7/16' wrenches drive rachet
(2) 1/2" wrench (1) Phillips Screw-
(1) 3/4" wrench driver
(1) Utility knife (1) Tire pressure
(1)Pliers gauge
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 corners of shipping carton, and
lay panels flat.
o Check for any additional loose parts or
boxes and remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF
SKiD
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFTAND
BOOT
o 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. ]]ghten securely,
IMPORTANT" Tighten bolt and nut secure-
ly to 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.
o Place tabs of steedng boot over tab
slots in dash arid push down to secure=
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
o Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight forward.
Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer-
ing shaft extension.
o Position steering wheel so cross bars
are horizontal (left to right) and slide
inside boot and onto adapter.
o Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock
washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.
o 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.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKiD (See
_._._-Insert
_---3/8 Hex BoR
LargeFla_'_--__ 8 Coekwasher
Washer _9
_ Steering
Steering Wheel _ Boot
Extension_t.Shaft t_.---- Adapter
e _'_ "_knut "_*'_'_ 5/16 Hex
5/16 Lo Bolt
Lower / ;_ -.'-- - -
Steering ------"'7"-'_, _ °
Shaft "_.. ."
Operation section for location and
function of controls)
o 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 off skid.
o Remove banding holding discharge
guard up against tractor.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CONNECTBATTERY
_CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals by allowing a wrench or any other
object to contact both terminals at the
same time. Before connecting battery, re-
move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,
rings, etc. Positive terminal must be con-
nected first to prevent sparking from acci-
dental grounding.
8 ° Remove cardboard packing from seat
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