Sears 917.257552 - Manual (Page 7)

ASSiMBLY
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with 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 are listed,
3/4" Socket w/drive ratchet
Tire pressure gauge
Phillips Screwdriver
Utility knife
When right or ieft hand is mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated
behind the steering wheel).
(1) 5/16" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(t) 1/2" wrench
(1) 9/16" wrench
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)
Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft.
Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash
line up with steering bushing. Install two (2) sheet
metal screws and tighten securely.
Position steering boot over steering shaft.
Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure.
Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft.
Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward
Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(ieft to right) and slide onto adapter.
Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24 locknut and
tighten securely.
Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel.
Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.
1MP0RTANT:CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLLOFF SKID.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 8)
<■ Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
» Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedai.
“ Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position,
“ Roll tractor backwards off skid.
“ Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.
FIG. 1
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
PREPARE BATTERY (See Figs. 2A and 2B)
CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.
Wash hands or clothing immediately if
accidentally in contactwith battery acid.
Do not smoke. Fumes from charged
battery acid are explosive.
Read the instructions included with the
battery vent caps. Always wear gloves,
clothing and goggles to protect your
hands, skin and eyes.
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi­
cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the
battery with an automotive charger will extend its life,
• See instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag.
“ Remove cardboard packing from seat pan, r£ ise seat
pan and open battery box door.