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Assembly, Unpack carton, Attach steering wheel (see fig, 1) – Sears 917.25953 User Manual

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ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.

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0 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.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.

(2) 7/16“ wrenches

Phillips Screwdriver

(t)

1/2" wrench

Tire pressure gauge

(1) 9/16" wrench

Utility knife

(1) 3/4" Socket w/drive rächet

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)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align

mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and
install 5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT:

TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO

18-22 FT, LBS TORQUE.

Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure,

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straight forward.

Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten­
sion,

Position steering wheel and sleeve assembly so cross
bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto adapter.

■ Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex

bolt and 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 PUNCTURETIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (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 dutch/brake

pedal.

» Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to

disengage transmission (See 'TO TRANSPORT' in
the Operation section of this manual),

FIG. 1

' Roll tractor backwards off skid,

» Remove banding holding discharge guard up against

tractor.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3)

A

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi­
nais. Before connecting battery, re­
move metal bracelets, wrîstwaich

bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden­
tal grounding.

Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat
pan to raised position.

Open battery box door.

Remove terminal protective caps and discard.

tf 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 6-1 Damps.

First connect RED battery cable to positive (-f) terminal
with hex bolt, fiat washer, lock washer and hex nut as
shown. Tighten securely.