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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
TO LIFT SEAT:To lift the seat, move the control levers to the neutral out position. Unhook the seat
damper by rotating the clip of the retaining pin off of the clevis end and remove the
retaining pin. Remove the clevis end of the seat damper from the seat hold down
bracket and replace the pin and rotating pin clip to lock them in place. Release the
seat latch and rotate the counterbalanced seat support frame upward and forward.
To return the seat to the operating position, push the counterbalance seat frame
support rearward and down until it rests firmly on the tractor frame. Reconnect the
seat damper by reversing the order of removal as stated above.
SPRINGS:Three seat springs are provided. The center spring may be removed for a softer
ride.
TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE (UNLOCK TRANSMISSION):Always turn off engine before engaging or disengaging the hydro release (free
wheel) valves. Never attempt to move the valves with the engine running.
The hydro release valves are located
beneath the seat on the right side of the
hydro pump on each side of the machine.
To unlock the transmission, lift the seat
(see instructions above), rotate the
transmission hex valve located on the top
of each transmission approximately one
turn counter-clockwise.
To re-engage the transmission, rotate each
transmission hex valve clockwiseto the end
of its travel. Return the seat to the
operating position.
NOTE: Before pushing or towing the tractor, the transmission must be unlocked
and the parking brake released. The tractor should never be pulled more than two
miles per hour or for any appreciable distance.