Craftsman 917.28810 Manual Del Operador página 8

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left
unassembledfor shipping purposes. Toensure safe and proper operation of your tractor
all parts and hardwareyou 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 you need
are listed below.
(1) 3/4" wrench (1) Pliers
(1) 1/2" wrench (1) Utility knife
(1) Tire pressure gauge
When right or left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means, from your point of
view, when you are in the operating posi-
tion (seated behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
1. Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts boxes from carton.
2. Cut along dotted lines on all four pan-
els of carton. Remove end panels and
lay side panels flat.
3. Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND
BOOT
1. Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-
ing shaft.
2. Place tabs of steering boot over tab
slots in dash and push down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
3. Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight forward.
4. 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 trac-
tor hood and grill.
.... _ Insert
D £-_ _ " _ 5/16 Hex Bolt
_/- 5/16 Lock Washer
_= Flat
Washer
Shaft
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Lower
Steering _. --. _/'._,'
Shaft _'_-L'- "' ',"_°_
IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any
staples in skid that may puncture tires
where tractor is to roll off skid.
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