Sears 917.25147 - Manual (Page 7)

ASSEMBLY
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembied for shipping purposes.
To ensure safe and proper operation of ypur tractor ali 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 wiii make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife ■
{1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge
When right or left 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)
o Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering
shaft.
» Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straightforward.
® Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.
" Position steering wheel sq cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto adapter.
* Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut
and large flat washer previously removed. 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 OFFSKID (See Operation
section for location and function of controls)
* Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift leverto
its highest position.
® Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
® Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
« Roll tractor backwards off skid.
FIG.
CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) * •
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi­
nals. Before connecting battery, re­
move metal bracelets, wristwatch
bends, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden­
tal grounding.
® Lift hood to raised position.
• Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec­
tive caps and discard.
® If this battery is, put into service after month and year
indicated on label (labeMocated between terminals)
. charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
® First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex
nut as shown, Tighten securely.
® Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative {-) bat­
tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock
washer and hex nut. Tighten securely.
• Close terminal access doors.
Use terminal access doors for:
® Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard­
ware).