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STARTING OF THE MACHINE
1. Precautions for starting the
machine
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Mount the machine and dismount the machine
only at locations that are equipped with steps
and/or handholds.
Before you mount the machine, clean the steps
and the handholds.
• Start the engine only from the operator's seat.
Never short across the starter terminals or
across the batteries.
• 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.
• Adjust the operator's seat so that full pedal
travel can be achieved with the operator's body
against backrest of the seat.
• Make sure that the machine is equipped with a
lighting system that is adequate for the job
conditions.
Make sure that all machine lights are working
properly.
• Before you start the engine and before you
move the machine, make sure that no one is
underneath, on, or close to the machine.
2. Adjusting the operator's seat
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Make sure that the operator's seat is completely
secured after each adjustment.
(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
Horizontal seat adjustment
1. Pull the horizontal-seat-adjustment-lever up (A) and
move the operator's seat to the desired position by
moving it forward or back.
2. Then release the horizontal-seat-adjustment-lever.
Seat height adjustment
You can be adjust the height of operator's seat height
to several stop positions.
1. To adjust the height of operator's seat, slowly raise
the operator's seat until it automatically engages in
the next stop.
When the operator's seat is raised over the highest
stop, it will be lowered automatically to the lowest
position again.
IMPORTANT :
• Adjust the height of operator's seat in relation
to its horizontal position so that the foot
controls can be operated safely.
• Make sure that the seat adjuster is engaged.
Spring adjustment depending on operator’s weight
You can set the operator's seat to the weight of the
operator using the spring-adjustment-toggle. Refer to
the weight indicator when choosing your setting.
1. Adjust the operator's seat so that a comfortable
cushioning is achieved.
•
For light-weight operator
Turning the spring-adjustment-toggle clockwise
(B) increases spring tension.
•
For heavy-weight operator
Turning
the
spring-adjustment-toggle
anticlockwise (C) reduces spring tension.
2. Adjust the operator's seat so that a comfortable
cushioning is achieved.
Backrest adjustment
1. Take the load off the backrest and pull up the
backrest-adjustment-lever.
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STARTING OF THE MACHINE
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