Tools required for assembly, To remove tractor from, Carton – Craftsman 917.276210 User Manual

Page 8: Unpack carton, Before removing tractor from skid, Attach steering wheel, Check battery, Assembly/pre-operation

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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 insure proper tightness.

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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 posi
tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from carton.
Cut along dotted lines on all four pan
els of carton. Remove end panels and
lay side panels flat.
Remove mower and packing materials.
Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

1. Remove locknut 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.

. Secure steering wheel to steering

shaft with locknut and large flat washer
previously removed. Tighten securely.

7. Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

. 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 roll off skid.

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).

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