Seat Adjustment for Operator Weight
CAUTION
A major cause for high Whole Body Vibration is caused
by the operator not adjusting the seat to his/her weight.
NOTE:
It is important to adjust the weight setting for each
operator.
NOTE:
The seat is designed for a maximum weight of
135 kg (298 lb).
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The target is for the "ride indicator" to fall between the
arrows when the operator sits upright in the seat with the
feet positioned on the pedals. This ensures that the
operator is set at the midpoint of the 40 mm (1.57 in.)
suspension.
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The weight adjustment knob can be turned left or right to
increase or decrease the weight resistance. As the
weight adjustment knob is turned, the "stiffness" of the
suspension can be felt to increase or decrease depend-
ing on which way the weight adjustment knob is turned.
Operating Procedures
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