Craftsman 917.256544 - Manual (Page 7)

ASSEMBLY
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassesiibisd for shipping purposes.
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0 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) 5/16" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(1) 1/2" wrench
(1) 9./16“ wrench
(1) 3/4" Socket w/drive rächet
Phillips Screwdriver
Tire pressure gauge
Utility knife
When right or isft 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 and sleeve assembly so cross
bars are
horizontal (left to right) and slide 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 plastic from tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SK!D (See Opera­
tion section for location and function of con­
trols)
• Press lift Sever plunger and raise attachment lift leverto
its highest position.
• Release parking brake by depressing dutch/brake
pedal.
’ Piace gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
•
Roll tractor backvirards off skid.
® Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor. '
HOW TO SET UP YOLIB TRACTOR
CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3)
to
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi­
nals. Before connecting battery, re­
move
metai bracelets, wristwaich
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden­
tal grounding.
Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat
pan to raised position.
Open battery box door.
Remove terminal protective caps arrd discard.
If this battery is put into service after month and year
indicated on label (label located between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
First connect RED battery cable to positive (+j terminal
with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as
shown. Tighten securely.
Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi­
nal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer
and hex nut. Tighten securely.
Close battery box door.