Craftsman 917.289072, 917.289070, 917.289071 owner manual jHexBolt, __/_,,,Steering

Models: 917.289071 917.289070 917.28907 917.289072

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BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

TO CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift seat to raised position.

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 at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this

manual for charging instructions).

For batteryand batterycabte installation see "REPLACING BATTERY" in the

"Service and Adjustments" section in this manual.

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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.

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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.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid.

INSTALL SEAT

1.Remove bolt and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

2.Connect switch to seat.

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3.Place seat on seat pan so all three (3) bottom pads are positioned over large slotted holes in pan.

4.Push down on seat to engage pads in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

5.Raise seat and tighten bolt securely.

6.Remove tape and discard.

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Flat washer

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handle

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