Stand in front of the futon so you're facing the seat.
Hold the seat of the futon using both hands.
Lift the seat upward and pull the seat toward you to open the futon into a bed.
Adjust the futon mattress as necessary.
Push the arms of the futon toward the center and pull them back so they are laying flat--parallel to the seat.
Stand behind the futon facing toward the seat.
Push the back of the futon forward toward the seat.
Pull the back of the futon toward you and carefully set it so it's level with the seat.