Craftsman 917.25693 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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, alt parts and hardware you assemblemust be tightened securely, Use
the correct tools as necessaq7 to insure proper tightness_
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set wilt make assembly easier Standard
wrench sizes are listed,,
(1) 9/16" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(1) 3/4" wrench
(1) 1/2" wrench
Pliers
Tire pressure gauge
Screwdriver
Utility knife
When right and left hand are mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated
behind the steering wheel).,
TO REMOVE TRACTOR CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
o Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6)_
o Cut along lines on the carton, from top to bottom, all
four corners of carton and lay panels flat..
o Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove..
BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF SKiD
ATTACH STEERnNG WHEEL
POSITION STEERING SHAFT (See Fig. t) -
o Lift hood
o Pull steering shaft up to engage gears..
Push steering clip through hole on steering shaft at 45°
(hole is located under dash and above lower steering
bushing),.
o Push steering clip onto steering shaft until steering clip
snaps into place,,
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL (See Fig,, 2) -
o Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft (Bot-
tom of sleeve goes over ring on dash)
o Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft,
o Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward,
o Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto adapter°
Assemble large fiat washer and 3/8-24 focknut and
tighten securely°
o Snap insert into center of steering wheel,
o Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.
STEERING
STEERING SHAFT
STEERING CLiP
LOWER
STEERING
BUSHING
FIG. '1
_ STEERING WHEELtNSERT
OCKNUT
WASHER
FIG, 2
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID,.
o Raise mower lift lever to its highest positiono
o Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position
o Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal,,
o Roll tractor backwards off skid,
o Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor