Sears 917.25759 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts bft 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 necessapj to insure proper tightness
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set wiii make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed
(!) 9/16" wrench (2) W16" wrench
(1) 1/2" wrench (1) 3/4" wrench
Utility knife
Tire pressure gauge
When nght and/eft hand is mentioned in ths manual, it
means when you are in the operat ng position (seated
behind the steering whee0,
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
Remove aH accessible bose pa_s and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6}.
CuL from top to bottom along ires on all four corners
of caPon, and lay paneis fiat
o Check for any additiona_ loose parts or cartons and
remove,
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKiD
A_ACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig, 1)
o Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft.
o Raise steering shaft forward untif screw holes in dash
Iine up with steering bushing Instal two (2} sheet
meta! screws and tighten securely,
o Position steedng boot over steering shaft.
o 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 wheets of the tractor so they are pointing
, Position steering wheel: so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto adapter.
Assemble large fiat washer and 3/8_24 Iocknut and
, Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel,
o Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and gr/I
IMPORTANT;CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
iN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURETIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID,
STEERtNG
WHEEL
ADAPTER
STEERING
BOOT
TABS
STEERING SHAFT
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig, 8)
o Raise attachment lift lever to ts highest position
o Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
_' Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to
disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in
Operation section of this manual}_
o Ro_ttractor backwards off skid.
, Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor,
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