Craftsman EZ3 917.272961 Owner's Manual page 8

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF
SKID
ATTACH 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.
• 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.
_ /Steering
/_ Wheel Insert
'_----- Hex Bolt
_----Lock Washer
Steering ,G_ Large Flat
i_/Adapter
Steering
Steering
Sleeve
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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
(label located between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one
hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY"
Maintenance section of this manual
for charging instructions).
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INSTALL SEAT
Adjust seat before tightening adjustmen
knob.
• Remove adjustment knob and flat
washer securing seat to cardboard
packing and set aside for assembly ol
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 an€
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 adjuste
position.
• Raise seat and tighten adjustment
knob securely.
Seat
Shoulder Seat Pan
Adjustment
8 Knob
Rat Washer