Assembly/Pre-Operation - Craftsman 917.27390 Operator's Manual

UNASSEMBLED PARTS
Keys
Slope Sheet
Battery
2) Keys
(1) Oil Drain Tube
e
a
(2) Hex Bolts
@
(2) Nut Keps
(1) Quick Connect
ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left
unassembled for shipping purposes.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge
(2) 7/16" wrenches — Utility knife
Pliers
When right or left hand is mentioned in this
manual, itmeanswhen youare inthe operating
position (seated behind the steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
* Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts cartons from carton.
* Cut along dotted lines on all four panels
of carton. Remove end panels and lay
side panels flat.
* Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID
CONNECT BATTERY
Awaarnine: Do not short battery ter-
minals by allowing a wrench or any other
object to contact both terminals at the same
time. Before connecting battery, remove
metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first to
prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service after
month and year indicated on label (label is
located between terminals) charge battery
for minimum of one hour at6-10 amps. (See
"BATTERY?" in the Maintenance section of
this manual for charging instructions.)
* Determine battery location. Battery loca-
tion will be under the seat or the hood.
« Lift seat pan or hood to raised position.
« Remove two terminal caps and discard.
* First connect RED battery cable to
positive (+) terminal with bolt and nut as
shown. Tighten securely. Slide terminal
cover over terminal.
* Connect BLACK grounding cabie to
negative (-) terminal with remaining bolt
and nut. Tighten securely.
* Lower seat pan or hood.