Craftsman 917.270751 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 all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the
correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before
you begin.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR
ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes you need
(2) 1/2" wrench
(1) P_iers
(1) Tire pressure
gauge
are listed below.
(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) Utility knife
(1) 3/4" socket with
drive ratchet
When right or left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means, from your point of
view, when you are in the operating
position (seated behind the steering
wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock
washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten
securely.
Snap steering wheel insert into center OT
steering wheel.
Remove protective materials from
tractor 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 Hex Bolt
-, _ 3/8 Lockwasher
-__ Large Flat
- _ - Washer
UNPACK CARTON
Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts boxes from shipping carton.
Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on
all four corners of shipping carton, and
lay panels flat.
Check for any additional loose parts or
boxes and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND
BOOT
Slide extension shaft onto lower
steering shaft. Align mounting holes in
extension and lower shafts and install 5/
16 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten
securely.
Place tabs of steering boot over tab
slots in dash and push down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight forward.
Remove steering wheel adapter from
steering wheel and slide adapter onto
steering shaft extension.
Position steering wheel so cross bars
are horizontal (left to right) and slide
inside boot and onto adapter.
Steering ...... _- Steering
Wheel
Extension
Shaft _ "
"_--_ _ Adapter
. /17.
LocKnut _ _ :' Hex Bolt
Lower *_ "_ ''
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Steering _ '_1 _-_- "',
Shaft k _!? _ Tabs
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BATTERY
Lift seat pan to raised position and open
battery box door.
If this battery is put into service after
month and year indicated on label (labe
located between terminals) charge
battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10
amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenanc_
section of this manual for charging
instructions).
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