Craftsman 917.270822 - Manual (Page 8)

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 trac­
tor 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.
Insert
(1) 3/4" Socket w/
drive ratchet
(1) Phillips Screw­
driver
(1) 9/16" wrench
(2) 1/2" wrench
(1) Utility knife
(1) Tire pressure
guage
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 cartons from 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
cartons and remove.
BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF
SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND
BOOT
• Slide extension shaft onto lower steer­
ing shaft. Align mounting holes in ex­
tension and lower shafts and install
5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten se­
curely.
IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut se­
curely 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 extension.
• Position steering wheel so cross bars
are horizontal (left to right) and slide in­
side boot and onto adapter.
• Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock
washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten secure­
ly-
• 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.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BATTERY
• Lift hood to raised position.
• If this battery is put into service after
month and year indicated on label (la­
bel located between terminals) charge
battery for minimum of one hour at 6-1C
amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTE­
NANCE section of this manual for
charging instructions).