Steering Wheel

To adjust the distance of the steering wheel column to the operator’s seat:

1.Pull the adjustment lock lever back toward the operator’s position to loosen the column. See Fig. 3-7.

Tighten

Loosen

Figure 3-7

2.Place the column in the desired position and then lock it into place by turning the adjustment lock lever towards the front of the tractor until secure.

Proper steering column and seat adjustment will result in the following (to adjust the seat see Suspension Seat below):

In the neutral position with hands on the steering wheel,

•Operator’s upper arms should be relaxed and approximately vertical.

•Operator’s forearms should be approximately horizontal.

•Operator’s back should stay in contact with the seat back.

•Steering column should not contact operator’s legs.

Check the results of any adjustments to the conditions described above. Repeat any adjustment procedures as required until all conditions are met.

Suspension Seat

This tractor is equipped with an adjustable suspension seat system, which includes a seat with retractable seat belt assembly, a low profile mechanical suspension, and an Operator Presence Sensor (OPS). The OPS in the form of a switch, is integrated into the seat bottom and is connected to the machine electrical system.

The seat has several adjustments to meet the individual needs of the operator. Refer to Fig. 3-9 for the following adjustments.

To adjust the tilt of the steering wheel:

1.Pull back on the adjustment lock lever to loosen the steering wheel tilt. See Fig. 3-8.

Loosen

Seat Adjustment

Lever

Mechanical Suspension

Mechanism

Lumbar

Support

Knob

Arm Rest

Adjustments

Tighten

Figure 3-8

2.Place the steering wheel in the desired angle and lock into place by pushing the adjustment lock lever forward until the steering wheel is secure.

Figure 3-9

Seat Position

1.To adjust the position of the seat, pull forward and hold the seat adjustment lever. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position; then release the adjustment lever. Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor.

Arm Rests

1.To adjust to the arm rest rotate the roller bearing, single- locking knob on the bottom of the arm. The angle of the arm can move up or down.

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