Husqvarna LTH17538 Operator's Manual page 6

TO INSTALL STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
• Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft.
• Slide upper steering mount onto extension.
• Orient the steering mount so the base sits flat on the
upper dash.
• Install four self-tapping screws using a #2 Phillips
screwdriver.
• Hand tighten each screw until flush against the steering
mount, then turn an additional 90 degrees.
NOTE: Do not over tighten screws.
• Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
push down to secure.
• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.
• Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel
and slide adapter onto steer ing shaft ex ten sion.
• Position steering wheel so cross bars are hor i zon tal
(left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapt er.
• Assemble large flat washer, lock washer, hex bolt and
tighten se cure ly.
• Snap steering wheel insert into center of steer ing wheel.
• 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.
INSERT
BOLT
LOCK
WASHER
LARGE FLAT
WASHER
SCREWS
LOWER
STEERING
SHAFT
ASSEMBLY
STEERING
WHEEL
STEERING
BOOT
ADAPTER
EXTENSION SHAFT
STEERING MOUNT
Fig. 1
INSTALL SEAT (See Figs. 2-4)
• Remove bolts and winged washers se cur ing seat to
cardboard packing and set aside for as sem bly of seat
to tractor. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove tape from adjustment handle
until seat is properly secured to tractor.
• Connect wiring harness to the seat switch.
MIDDLE PAD
SEAT
SWITCH
FRONT PAD
FRONT SLOT
SEAT PAN
NOTE: All three pads will not install at the same time. The
middle pad must be installed first before other pads will
align with assembly holes.
• Place seat on seat pan so middle pad is aligned with
middle slot assembly hole.
• Insert pad and pull seat towards rear of tractor until
front two pads align with front slot assembly holes
• Insert pads by providing evenly distributed light down-
ward pressure and pull seat towards rear of tractor,
making sure front pads are engaged on the seat pan.
• Raise seat. Assemble bolts and winged washers and
tighten securely to front pads.
NOTE: Ensure "UP" reads right side up and arrow is point-
ing up on winged washers as shown.
SLOT
PAD
WINGED
WASHER
BOLTS
WINGED WASHER
• Remove tape and discard.
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TAPE
WIRING HARNESS
MIDDLE SLOT
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
TAPE
ADJUSTMENT
HANDLE
SEAT PAN
Fig. 4