Sears 917.258552 - Manual (Page 7)

ASSEMBLY
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled lor shippino nurposes
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 assembiy easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 9/1,6" wrench
Utility knife
(2) 7/16" wrenches Phillips Screwdriver
(2) 1/2" wrenches Tire pressure gauge
(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 fiat.
• 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
instal! 5/16 hex bolt and locknut. Tighten securely.
ilWPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO
18*22 FT. LBS TORQUE.
* Place labs 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 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 lighten securely.
« Snap steering wheel insert into center of steerina
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.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera­
tion section for location and fynction of con­
trols)
» Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment iift lever to
its highest position.
‘ Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
* Place freewheel control in freeviiheeling position to
disengage transmission (See 'TO TRANSPORT” in
the Operation section of this manual).
" Roil 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)
CAUTiON: Do not short battery termi­
nals by allowing a wrench or any other
abject to contact both terminals at the
same time. Before connecting battery,
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be conrjected
first to prevent sparking from accidental
grounding.
Remove carboard packing from seat pan and lift seat
pan to raised position.
Open battery box door.
Be sure battery drain fube-is attached to battery box.
Remove terminal protective caps and discard,
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.