Cub Cadet 17AF4BFP009 Operator's Manual page 9

• The positive cable (red cable) is secured to the positive
battery terminal (+) at the factory. Make certain that the
rubber boot covers the positive battery terminal.
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on
top of battery, charge the battery as instructed as instructed in
this manual prior to operating the tractor.
Install the Steering Wheel Assembly
NOTE: When correctly installed, the steering wheel spokes
should form the basic "T" shape facing the operator when the
rear wheels are in the straight ahead position and the operator
is facing forward in the tractor seat. If the steering wheel does
not face the operator in this manner after being installed,
reposition the steering wheel on the steering stub shaft.
• Use the allen wrench from manual pack to remove the
socket head screw and flange lock nut from the steering
stub shaft tube of the steering wheel assembly.
• Position the steering wheel spokes of assembly as de-
scribed above, and compress the steering boot upward
to expose bottom of the steering stub shaft tube of the
assembly.
• Approximately align the holes in steering stub shaft
with the holes at the top of the lower steering shaft,
then slide the tube of the steering wheel assembly onto
the lower steering shaft. See Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2
• Align the holes in the steering stub shaft with the holes
in the lower steering shaft. Refer to Figure 3-2.
• Note that one of the holes in the steering stub shaft
tube is larger than the hole on the other side of the
tube. Insert the socket head screw through the larger
hole and fully through the lower steering shaft and stub
shaft tube, and secure with the flange lock nut. Refer to
Figure 3-3.
• Position the steering boot to align with the opening
at the top of the steering console. Working around the
bottom perimeter of the boot, insert the lower edge of
the boot into the console opening. The bottom groove
of the boot should engage the edge of the console
opening to hold the boot in place. Refer to Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-3
Figure 3-4
If the steering wheel spokes are not properly positioned
toward the operator as described earlier, reposition the
steering wheel as follows:
• Pull the center steering wheel cover upward to remove
from the steering wheel.
• Remove the hex screw from the center of the steering
wheel and pull the steering wheel from the stub shaft.
• Reposition the steering wheel and push onto the
splines of the steering stub shaft. Install the hex screw
and fully tighten to secure the steering wheels.
• Position the center steering wheel cover in the steering
wheel and press downward until the cover snaps into
the steering wheel.
Install the Seat Assembly
NOTE: Use care to avoid scratching painted surfaces when
installing the seat assembly. Pivot the arms upward and rest
the back of the seat on the steering wheel to aid in supporting
the seat during the seat installation procedures.
• Tip and hold the seat mounting plate partially forward.
Locate the electrical connector end of the seat switch
wire harness lead. Route the wire harness lead forward
between the seat mounting plate and the seat hinge
bracket and over the top of the seat mounting plate.
See Figure 3-5.
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