Craftsman 917.259561 - Manual (Page 7)

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.
(1) 3/4“ Socket w/drive rächet
(2) 7/16" wrenches
Phillips Screwdriver
(2) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge
(1) 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).
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 flat.
• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
• Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align
mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and
install 5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT; TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO
18-22 FT. LBS 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 steering shaft exten­
sion.
• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter,
• Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex
bolt and 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 WHERETRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
INSERT
3^8 HEX BOLT
3/8 LOCK WASHER
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
STEERING
WHEEL
STEERING
BOOT
EXTENSION SHAFT
5/18 HEX BOLT
5/16 LOCKNUT
LOWER
STEERING
SHAFT
FIG.1
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation
section for location and function of controls)
• Press lift lever plunger and 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.
• Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.