Sears 917.257632 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
ASSEMBLY
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Your new tractorhas been assembled at the factory withexception ofthose parts left unassembled for shipping purposes,
To ensure safe and proper operationof your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use
the correct tools as necessary to insurepropertightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 5/16" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(1) 1/2" wrench
(!) 9/t6" wrench
When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated
behind the steedng wheel)°
(1) 3/4" wrench
Tire pressure gauge
Utility knife
TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons
from carton (See page 6).
, Cut, from topto bottom, along lineson all four corners
of carton, and lay panels flaL
Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove_
BEFORE ROLLINGTRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
- Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft,,
° Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash
line up with steering bushing. 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 steedng 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) andslide onto adapter°
o Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24 Iocknut and
tighten securely.
° Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
whee!°
° Remove protective plasticfrom tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT:CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKiDTHAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKIDo
STEERING
WHEEL
ADAPTER--S, TABS
STEERING /_
(ASSEMBLY
POSITION)
STEERING WHEEL INSERT
!8-.24 LOCKNUT
_ LARGE FLAT WASHER
SHEET
METAL
SCREW
STEERING SHAFT
(SHIPPING POSITION)
SLOT
FIG. 1
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 6)
Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
° Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal.
o Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position,
Roll tractor backwards off skid,
Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor.
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