Sears 917.25958 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
ASSEMBLY
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembied for shipping purpose&
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.
(2) 7/16" wrenches
(1) 1/2" wrench
(t) 9/16" wrench
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).
3/4" Socket w/drive ratchet
Tire pressure gauge
Phillips Screwdriver
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, along lines on all four corners
of carton, and lay panels flaL
, Remove mower and packing materials.
Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove,
STEERING WHEEL
INSERT
HEX LOCKNUT
_ FLATWASHER
STEERING
WHEEL
FIG. 1
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKiD
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig, 1)
Remove Iocknut and large flat washer from steering
shafL
Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forwar&
Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft,
Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto adapter.
Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with Iocknut
and large flat washer previously removed, Tighten
securely,
Snap steering wheel insert into center of 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.
TO ROLLTRACTOR OFFSKID (See Operation
section for location and function of controls)
Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to
its highest position.
o Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal
Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position,
Roll tractor backwards off ski&
o Remove banding holding discharge guard up against
tractor,
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