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OPERATION OF THE MACHINE
STARTING
To avoid personal injury or death:
A
Mount the machine and dismount the machine
only at locations that have steps and/or
handholds.
Before you mount the machine, clean the steps
and the handholds.
A
Start engine only from the operator's seat.
Never short across the starter terminals or
across the batteries.
A
Inspect the condition of the seat belt and the
mounting hardware.
Replace any parts that are worn or damaged.
Do not use a seat belt extension on a
retractable seat belt.
A
Adjust the seat so that full pedal travel can be
achieved with the operator's body against back
of the seat.
A
Make sure the machine is equipped with a
lighting system that is adequate for the job
conditions.
Make sure all machine lights are working
properly.
A
Before you start the engine and before you
move the machine, make sure that no one is
underneath, or on, or close to the machine.
B
Adjusting the Operator's Seat
To avoid personal injury or death:
A
Make sure that the seat is completely secured
after each adjustment.
C
Horizontal seat adjustment
Pull the horizontal seat adjustment lever up (A) and
move the seat to the desired position by moving it
forward or back, then release the lever.
C
Seat height adjustment
The seat height can be adjusted to several stop
positions. To adjust the seat height, slowly raise the
seat until it automatically engages in the next stop.
When the seat is raised over the highest stop, it will be
lowered automatically to the lowest position again.
A
Adjust the seat height in relation to its horizontal
position so that the foot controls can be operated
safely.
A
Make sure that the seat adjuster is engaged.
C
Spring adjustment (operator’s weight)
The seat can be set to the weight of the operator using
the spring adjustment toggle. Refer to the weight
indicator when choosing your setting.
Turning the grip clockwise (B) increases spring
tension (heavy-weight operator), turning the grip
anticlockwise (C) reduces spring tension (light-weight
operator).
Adjust the seat so that a comfortable cushioning is
achieved.
C
Backrest adjustment
Take the load off the backrest and pull up the backrest
adjustment lever. Set the backrest to the desired
sitting position and release the lever.
A
The backrest should be adjusted so that the operator
can safely operate the control levers with the back
resting completely on the backrest.
C
Armrest adjustment
Take the load off the armrest and rotate the armrest
adjustment dial and move the armrest to the desired
angle.
(1) Horizontal seat adjustment lever
(2) Spring adjustment toggle
(3) Weight indicator
(4) Backrest adjustment lever
(5) Armrest adjustment dial
(A) Pull up
(B) Turn clockwise
(C) Turn anticlockwise
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