Craftsman 917.255520 - Manual (Page 7)

ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set wili make assembly easier Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 6/16" wrench
(2) 7/1B" wrenches
(1) 1/2" wrench
(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) 3/4" wrench
Tire pressure gauge
Screwdriver
Utility knife
When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated be­
hind the steering wheel|.
TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
• Remove all loose parts from carton (See page 6)
• Cut, from top to bottom, all four corners of carton and
lay panels flat.
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft
Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dafeh
line up with steering bushing. Instail two (2) shd[et
metal screws and tighten securely
Position steering boot over steering shaft
Place tabs of steering boot over slots in dash and pusH
down to secure
Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft.
Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward
Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal/
(left to right) ana stide onto adapter
Assemble targe flat washer and 1/2-20 hex nut and
tighten securely
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Snap insert into center of steering wheel
Remove protective plastic from tractor hood
BEFORE ROLLING UNIT OFF SKID
(See Fig. 6)
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY
STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNC­
TURE TIRES WHERE UNIT IS TO ROLL
OFF SKID.
• Raise attachment lift lever to Its highest position-
• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal
' Roil unit backwards off skid