Before Removing Tractor from Skid

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

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

2.Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

3.Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.

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

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

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

large flat washer previously removed. 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.

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_	_---_	Steering
	_--	Hex Bolt
		Lock Washer
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Steering Shaft

Steering

Sleeve

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift hood 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 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).

Label

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

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

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

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

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

5.Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

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

7.Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

8.Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

Seat Pan

Shoulder

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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Craftsman 917.273062 Before Removing Tractor from Skid, HOW to SET UP Your Tractor, Check Battery

Models: 917.273062