Craftsman 917.273322 Before Removing Tractor from Skid, HOW to SET UP Your Tractor, Installseat

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BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

AI-I'ACH STEERING WHEEL

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft.

•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

•Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.

•Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.

•Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt, lock washer 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.

(label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in

Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).

Label

INSTALLSEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

•Remove adjustment knob and liar washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor.

•Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

•Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

•Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

•Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt \

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

•Lift hood to raised position.

•If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label

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Flat Washer

Adjustment

Knob

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

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