Craftsman 917.270814 - Manual (Page 8)

ASSEMBLY
Your new tractor has been assemt^ed 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. Review the video cassette before
you begin.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
Insert
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes you need
are listed below.
3/8 Hex Bolt
3/8 Lockweisher
(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) Phillips Screw­
driver
(1) Utility knife
(2) 1/2“ wrench
(1) Pliers
(1) Tire pressure
gauge
(1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet
When light or left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means, from your point of
view, 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 boxes from shipping carton.
• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on
all four corners of shipping carton, and
lay panels flat.
• Check for any 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
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 tatis
slots in dash and push down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
• Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight fonward.
• Slide steering v^eet adapter onto
steering shaft extension.
Large Flat
Washer
Steering
Wheel
Extension
Shaft
5/16
Locknut
Lower Steering
Shaft
• 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: Ched< for and remow any
staples in skid that may puncture tires
where tractor is to roll off skid.
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