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Operation
Figure 1. Pre-start Checks
A. Engine Oil Dipstick
B. Fuel Tank Cap
C. Hydraulic Oil Fill
A
Seat Adjustment (Suspension Seat)
S/N: 2014648787 & Below:
In addition to the forward and backward seat adjustment,
models equipped with a suspension seat can be adjusted for
lumbar support, suspension and back angle.
Forward and Backward Adjustment:
Move the forward / backward seat adjustment lever (
A,
Figure 2a
) away from the seat, position the seat as desired,
and release the lever to lock the seat into position.
Lumbar Adjustment:
Turn the lumbar adjustment knob (
B
) until the desired
amount of lumbar is achieved.
Back Angle Adjustment:
Turn the back angle adjustment knob (
C
) until the desired
amount of back angle is achieved.
Suspension Adjustment:
Turn the suspension adjustment knob (
D
) until the display
scale has a reading that matches the weight of the operator.
A
B
C
Figure 2a. Suspension Seat Adjustment
A. Forward / Backward Seat Adjustment Lever
B. Lumbar Adjustment Knob
C. Back Angle Adjustment Knob
D. Suspension Adjustment Knob
D
Checks Before Starting
• Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on the engine
oil dipstick (
A, Figure 1
). See the engine Operator’s
Manual for instructions and oil recommendations.
• Fill the fuel tank (
B
) with fresh fuel. Refer to engine
manual for fuel recommendations.
• Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in place
and tight.
• Check the tire pressures. See
Check Tire Pressures
.
• Check the hydraulic oil tank (
C
) and make sure that the
oil level is up to the FULL COLD mark.
• Adjust the height of the mower deck to the desired
position. See
Mowing Height Adjustment
.
• Adjust the seat position, and make certain you can reach
all controls from the operator’s position. See
Seat
Adjustment (Suspension Seat)
.
• Make sure that the fuel valves are in the ON position.
• Check the radiator fluid level. See
Check Engine Coolant
Level
.
C
B
Not
for
Reproduction
