Download Craftsman 917.28811 Operator`s manual

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left
unassembledfor shipping purposes.
When right or left hand is mentioned
in
this manual, it means, from your point of
view, when you are in the operating
position (seated behind the steering wheel)•
TO REMOVE
CARTON
UNPACK
TRACTOR
FROM
CARTON
1• Cut along dashed lines on all four
els of carton. Remove end panels
lay side panels flat.
2. Remove protective
materials from
tor hood and grille.
IMPORTANT:
Check for and remove
staples in skid that may puncture tires
where tractor is to roll off skid.
panand
tracany
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE
BOOT
EXTENSION
1• Slide extension
2.
onto lower
AND
steer-
ing shaft.
Place tabs of steering boot over tab
slots in dash and push down to secure•
INSTALL
3.
shaft
SHAFT
STEERING
Position
CHECK BATTERY
WHEEL
front wheels
of the tractor
1. Lift seat pan 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
of one hour at 6q 0
amps.
so
they are pointing straight forward.
Remove steering wheel adapter from
steering wheel and slide adapter onto
steering shaft extension.
5. Position steering wheel so cross bars
are horizontal
(left to right) and slide
inside boot and onto adapter.
6. Assemble
large flat washer, 5/16 lock
washer, 5/16 hex bolt and tighten securely.
7. Snap steering wheel insert into center
of steering wheel.
8. 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.
4.
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