Operation
Figure 13
1. | Bolt | 3. | Nut |
2. | Spring | 4. | Additional mounting |
|
|
| holes |
|
|
|
|
Up to five springs can be secured to the seat box with a nut and bolt, see Figure 13.
Refer to your Parts Manual for spring and hardware part numbers.
Adjusting the Motion Control Levers
Adjusting the Height
The motion control levers can be adjusted higher or lower for maximum operator comfort.
1.Remove the hardware holding the control lever to the control arm shaft (Figure 14).
|
| Figure 14 |
|
1. | Nut | 4. | Washer |
2. | Control lever | 5. | Bolt |
3.Control arm shaft
2.Move the control lever to the next set of holes. Secure the lever with the hardware.
3.Repeat the adjustment for the opposite control lever.
Adjusting the Tilt
The motion control levers can be tilted fore or aft for maximum operator comfort.
1.Loosen the upper bolt holding the control lever to the control arm shaft.
2.Loosen the lower bolt just enough to pivot the control lever fore or aft (Figure 14). Tighten both bolts to secure the control in the new position.
3.Repeat the adjustment for the opposite control lever.
Pushing the Machine by Hand
Important: Always push the machine by hand. Never tow the machine because damage may occur.
To Push the Machine
1.Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch.
2.Move the motion control levers outward to neutral position, engage parking brake, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3.Locate the bypass release knobs on either side of the engine deck (Figure 15).
25
