Sears 917.25667 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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ASSEMBLY
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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembted 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.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 9/16" wrench (1) 3/4" Socket w/drive rachet
(2) 7/16" wrenches Phillips Screwdriver
(2) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge
Utility knife
When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated
behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
= Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6),.
- Cut, from top to bottom, aIong lines on all four corners
of carton, and lay panels flat.
o Remove mower and package materials.
* Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove°
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
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 locknut, Tighten securely.
IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO
18-22 FT_ LBS TORQUE.
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,
o Slide steedng wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten-
sion_
- Position steering wheel and sleeve assembly so cross
bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto adapter.
o Assemble large fiat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex
bolt and tighten securely.
Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel,
° Remove protective plastic 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
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WASHER
__'__ LARGE FLAT
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STEERING
WHEEL
EXTENSION
STEERING
ADAPTER
SHAFT --, " - ,'"
FIG. 1
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-
tion section for location and function of con-
trols)
Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to
itshighest position.
o Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal,
o Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to
disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in
the Operation section of this manual)
o Roll tractor backwards off skid,.
o Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor,,
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