Craftsman 917.27499 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
are listed below.
(1) 9/16"wrench (1) Pliers
(1) 1/2"wrench (1) Utility knife
(1) 3/4" socket with
drive ratchet
(1) "nre pressure gauge
When rightor left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means, from your pointof
view, when you are in the operating
position(seated behind the steering
wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
1. Remove all eccessible loose parts
and parts cartons from carton.
2. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on
all four corners of carton, and lay
panels flat.
3. Remove mower and packing materi-
als.
4. Check for any additional loose parts
or cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID
ATrACH STEERING WHEEL
1. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and
large flat washer from steering shaft.
2. Positionfront wheels of the tractorso
they are pointingstraight forward.
3. Slide the steering sleeve over the
steering shaft•
4. Align tabs and press steering sleeve
extension into bottom of steering
wheel.
5. Position steering wheel so cross bars
are horizontal (left to right) and slide
onto steering wheel adapter.
6. Secure steering wheel to steering
shaft with hex bolt. lock washer and
large flat washer previously removed.
Tighten securely.
7. Snap steedng wheel insed into center
of steering wheel.
8. Remove protective materials from
tractor hood and grill
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Ho2:',ose°
LockWasher
S,o°r,ng 'a'
_fSteering Wheel
_-_ Adapter
Steering
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IMPORTANT; Check for and remove any
staples in skid that may puncturetires
where tractor is to rolloff skid.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BA'I-rERY
1. Lifthood to raised position.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service
after month and year indicated on label
(label located between terminals) charge
battery for minimum ofone hour at 6-10
amps. (See "BA'FI'ERY" in Maintenance
section of this manual for charging
instructions).
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