Craftsman 917.28035 - Manual (Page 8)

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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 ensure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
Utility knife
Tire pressure gauge
Pliers
(1) 5/16" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(2) 1/2" wrenches
(1) 9/16" wrench
When right or left hand is mentioned in this
manual, itmeanswhenyouareintheoperating
position (seated behind the steering wheel).
TO R E M O V E T R A C T O R F R O M
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
1. Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts boxes from carton.
2. Cut along dashed lines on all four panels
of carton. Remove end panels and lay
side panels flat.
3. Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID
TO CHECK BATTERY
1. Lift seat to raised position.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service after
month and year indicated on label (label is
located
between terminals) charge battery
for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See
"BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this
manual for charging instructions).
• For battery and battery cable installation
see "REPLACING BATTERY" in the
"Service and Adjustments" section in
this manual.
Label
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT
1. Slide extension shaft onto lower steering
2. Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots
in dash and push down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
3. Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight forward.
Remove steering wheel adapter from
steering wheel and slide adapter onto
steering shaft extension.
Position steering wheel so cross bars are
horizontal (left to right) and slide inside
boot and onto adapter.
Assemble large flat washer, lock washer,
bolt and 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 puncture tires where
tractor is to roll off skid.
Insert
4.
5.
6 .
7.
8 .
Bolt
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Large Flat Washer
Steering
Wheel
shaft.
1. Remove bolt and flat washer securing
seat to cardboard packing and set aside
for assembly of seat to tractor. Remove
the cardboard packing and discard.
2. Connect switch to seat.
3. Place seat on seat pan so all three (3)
bottom pads are positioned over large
slotted holes in pan.
4. Push down on seat to engage pads in
slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor.