Cub Cadet 17AF4BFP009 Operator's Manual page 10

• Align the four studs on the bottom of the seat assembly
with the matching holes in the seat mounting plate,
then insert the studs through the four holes in the
mounting plate.
• Securely connect the wire harness connector to the seat
switch on the bottom of the seat assembly.
• Thread the four hex flange lock nuts from the manual
pack onto the studs and fully tighten to secure the seat.
Refer to Figure 3-5.
Install Rear Bumper/Tow Plate Assembly
NOTE: The rear bumper assembly is normally attached to
tractor using only the two clevis pins and internal cotter pins.
This provides a secure but easily removable installation of the
bumper assembly, but may allow some bumper rattle to occur
when traveling over unlevel terrain. If desired, firmly secure the
bumper assembly to the tractor support brackets by installing
the two hex tapp screws provided in the manual pack.
• Working from the rear of the tractor, locate the shoulder
bolt in the support bracket on each side of the tractor.
Refer to Figure 3-6.
• Remove the internal cotter pin and withdraw the clevis
pin from each side of the bumper assembly.
• Position the rear bumper/tow plate so that the hitch
hole of the tow plate is at the bottom and faces rear-
ward. See Figure 3-6.
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• Slide the rear bumper assembly along the outside of
the support brackets and slide the lower/front notch of
the bumper assembly onto the shoulder bolts in both
support brackets. Pivot the bumper assemble as neces-
sary to align its larger upper/rear mounting holes with
the comparable holes in the support brackets. Refer to
Figure 3-6.
• From either side of the bumper, maneuver the clevis
pin up inside of the tractor support bracket and insert
through the holes of the bracket and bumper. Insert the
internal cotter pin through the clevis pin to secure. Refer
to Figure 3-6. Repeat on the other side of the bumper to
secure.
• If you desire to firmly secure the bumper assembly,
insert a hex tapp screw through the center hole on each
side of the bumper assembly and thread into the sup-
port brackets. Fully tighten to secure the rear bumper/
tow plate assembly. Refer to Figure 3-6.
Gasoline Fill-up
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and
the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
NOTE Purchase gasoline in small quantities. Do not use
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gasoline left over from the previous season, to minimize gum
deposits in the fuel system.
• This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline.
For best results, fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh,
unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of
87 or higher. In countries using the Research method, it
should be 90 octane minimum.
• Unleaded gasoline is recommended because it leaves
less combustion chamber deposits and reduces harmful
exhaust emissions. Leaded gasoline is not recommended
and must not be used where emissions are regulated.
• Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded
gasoline by volume) is an approved fuel. Other gasoline/
alcohol blends are not approved.
• Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gaso-
line blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by volume)
are approved fuels. Other gasoline/ether blends are not
approved.
The fuel fill cap is located at the rear of the RH console to
the right/rear of the seat. Turn the fill cap approximately
1/4-1/2 turn and pull upward to remove. Add fuel to the
tank.
Align the threads of the cap and fuel tank fill neck, then
push the cap downward on the tank and turn clockwise
until a ratcheting sound is heard to indicate the cap is tight.
IMPORTANT Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in
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the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before
operating. Refer to the engine Owner's Manual provided with
your tractor for instructions on checking the oil level.