Craftsman 917.258692 - Manual (Page 7)

ASSEMBLY
Youf new Iraclor has been assembled at the faclofy with sKception of those parts iait unassembled lor shipping purposes.
To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor alt parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use
the correct tools as necessary to tosure proper lightness -
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A sachet wrench set will make assembly easier Standard
wrench sizes are listed,
(2) 7/16" wrenches Piters
(1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge
(1) 3/4" Socket w/drive ratchet Phillips Screwdriver
Utility knife
When right or left hand is mentioned In this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated
behind the stserihg wheel)
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
irom carton (See page 6).
• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners
of carton, and lay panels flat
• Remove mower and packing materials
• Check lor any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove-
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
' Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering
shaft-
• Position front wheals of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward
• Slida the steering sleeve over the steering shaft
• Position stsering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto adapter
• Secure steering wheel to steering shalt with locknut
and targe flat washer pravlously removed, Tighten
securely.,
• Snap stsering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel.
• Remove protective materials from tractor hood arrd
grilt-
lIVtPORTANT; CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN S KtO TH AT M AY P UNCTU RE TIRESWHERET RAGTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID
FIG. 1
TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation
section for location and function of controls)
• Prsssllftleverpiungerand raise attachment lilt Isverto
its highest position.
• Release parking brake by depressing dutch/brake
pedal
• Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to
disengage transmission (See 'TO TRANSPORT' In
the Operation section of this manual)
» Roll tractor backwards off skid.