Sears 917.257651 - 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 your tractor ali parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use
the correct too!s as necessary to insure proper tightness.
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
Phiilips Screwdriver
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(1) 1/2" wrench
(1) 9/16" wrench
Utility knife
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 al) 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)
" Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering
shaft,
" Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward
" Slide the steering sfeeve over the steering shaft,
“ Position steering wheel so 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 griii,
tWIPORTANT: 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 Fig. 8)
* Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
* Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal,.
* Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position
» Roli unit backwards off skid,
“ Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.