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Attach steering wheel (see fig. 1), To roll tractor off skid (see fig. 6), Assembly – Sears 917.25148 User Manual

Page 7: Tools required for assembly, Before rolling tractor off skid

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ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembied 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-

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

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

(2) 7/16“ wrenches

Tire pressure gauge

(1) 1/2" wrench

Utility knife

(1) 9/16“ wrench

(1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet

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 ail 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.

“ Remove mower and packing materials.

Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove,

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer

from steering shaft

» Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straight forward.

« Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft,

' Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

(left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.

Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt,
lock washer 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 \MHERETRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

FIG. 1

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 6)

*■ Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position,

• Reiease parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

pedal.

» Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
■> Roll tractor backwards off skid.