Craftsman 917.25552 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
ASSEM
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard
wrench sizes are listed,
(1) 5/16" wrench
(2) 7118" wrenches
(1) 1/2" wrench
(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) 3/4" wrench
Tire pressure gauge
Screwdriver
Utility knife
When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated be-
hind the steering wheel),
LY
INSERT
1t
2-1/4" DIA, WASHER
TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
Remove all toose parts from carton (See page 6)
Cut, from top to bottom, all four corners of carton and
lay panels flat
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
Sfide the steering bushing over the steering shaft
Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash
line up with steering bushing. Install two (2) sh@t
metal screws and tighten securely \
Position steering boot over steering shaft \
Place tabs of steering boot over slots in dash and push',k
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//
(left to right) and slide onto adapter /
, Assemble large flat washer and 1/2-20 hex nut ar_tJ
tighten securely
Snap insert into center of steering wheel
Remove protective plastic from tractor hood
BEFORE ROLLING UNIT OFF SKID
(See Fig. 6)
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY
STAPLES 1N SKID THAT MAY PUNC-
TURE TIRES WHERE UNIT IS TO ROLL
OFF SKID.
Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
Roll unit backwards off skid
STEERING
BUSHING
STEERING SHAFT
(ASS EMBLY POSITION)
STEERING
BOOT
STEERING SHAFT
(SHIPPING
POSITION)
FIG, 1
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