Craftsman 917.270512 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Your new tractorhasbeen assembled at the factorywith exceptionof those partsleft
unassembledfor shippingpurposes.To ensuresafe and proper operationef_youfdk_t6i"
all partsand hardware you assemble must be tightenedsecurely.Use the correcttools
as necessary to insureproper tightness. Review the video cassette before youbegin.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR
ASSEMBLY
A socketwrenchset willmake assembly
easier. Standardwrench sizes you need
are listedbelow.
(1) 9/16" wrench (1) Utilityknife
(2) 1/2" wrench (1) Pliers
(1) PhillipsScrewdriver
(1) Tire pressuregauge
When rightor left hand ismentioned in
this manual, itmeans, fromyour point of
view, when you are in the operatingposi-
tion (seated behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts boxes from shipping carton (See
page 6).
Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on
all four comers of shipping carton, and
lay panels flat.
Check for any additional loose parts or
boxes and remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF
SKID
A'n'ACH STEERING WHEEL
Steering
Wheel
Remove protective materials from trac-
tor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any
staples in skid that may puncture tires
where tractor is to roll off skid.
Insert
._ 3/8-24 L_knut
_ LargeFlatWasher
Sheet
Metal
Screw
SteeringWheel
Adapter _ Tabs
toen0
Steering
(Assembly
Position)
Steering
Bushing
SteeringShaft:/ , _ ,,',,'
(Shipping .,,,,'_,".......
Position) ""....... ."-'---..._ ,' F TabSlot
Slide the steering bushing over the
steering shaft.
Raise steering shaft forward until screw
holes in dash line up with steering bush-
ing. 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 (left to right) and slide
onto adapter..
Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24
Iocknut and tighten securely.
Snap steering wheel insert into center
of steering wheel.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID
Operation section for l_ti6h_-n_
function of controls)
Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-
ment lift lever to its highest position.
Release parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake pedal.
Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) posi-
tion.
Roll tractor forward off skid.
Remove banding holding discharge
guard up against tractor.
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