Craftsman 917.259592 - Manual (Page 7)

ASSEMBLY
Your new tractor has been assembied at the factory with exception of those parts ieft unassembied for shipping purposes.
To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor, ail parts and hardware you assembie 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.
(2) 7/16" wrench Utility knife
(1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet Tire pressure gauge
Phillips screwdriver
When right and 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 fiat,
« Remove mower and packing materials.
» Check for 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 wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward,
“ Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.
• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto adapter.
■* Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut
and large flat washer previously removed. 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 PUNCTURETIRES WHERE TRACTOR
iS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera­
tion section for location and function of con­
trols)
» Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment 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 backwards off skid.