Tools required for assembly, Unpack carton, Attach steering wheel – Craftsman 917.276030 User Manual

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ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

Your new tractor has been assembled at ttie factory with the exception of those parts left
unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor
ail 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.
(1) 9/16" wrench

(1) Pliers

(1) 1/2“ wrench

(1) Utility knife

(1) 3/4“ socket with drive ratchet
(1) Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in this

manual, it means, from your point of view,

when you are in the operating position

(seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Remove ail accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from carton.
Cut along dotted lines on ail four pan
els of carton. Remove end panels and
lay side panels flat.

Remove mower and packing materials.

Ched< for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.

3.
4.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

1. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and

large flat washer from steering shaft.

2. Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

3. Slide the steering sleeve over the

steering shaft.

4. Align tabs and press steering sleeve

extension into bottom of steering

wheel.

5. Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide
onto steering wheel adapter.

6. Secure steering wheel to steering shaft

with hex bolt, lock washer and large flat
washer previously removed. Tighten

securely.

7. Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

8. 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 roil off skid.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift hood to raised position.

NOTE:

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. (See “BATTERY" in Maintenance
section of this manual for charging instruc

tions).