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8.7 Driving direction selector lever
The driving direction selector
lever has two positions. The
forward or reverse driving
directions can be selected.
Selecting the driving direction:
Forward driving direction:
Move the driving direction selector lever
(1) to the front position.
Reverse driving direction:
Move the driving direction selector lever
(1) to the rear position.
8.8 Steering wheel
Turning the steering wheel (1) to the left L
or right R changes the driving direction of
the machine.
The further the steering wheel (1) is
turned, the smaller the turning radius.
8.9 Driver’s seat adjustment
The seat is infinitely adjustable.
● Stop the engine. ( Ö 12.3)
● Fold the driver's seat forwards.
Loosen both wing nuts (1).
Move the driver's seat to the required
position.
Fasten both wing nuts (1).
8.10 Drive pedal
The driving speed of the machine
can be continuously regulated via
the drive pedal.
Note
Release the drive pedal before
actuating the driving direction
selector lever.
For safety reasons, the driving
direction selector lever is locked
and cannot be actuated when the
drive pedal is pressed.
Actuating the driving direction
selector lever alone does not set
the machine in motion.
Warning:
Always hold the steering wheel
firmly in both hands when driving.
Note
Before actuating the drive pedal,
ensure that the correct driving
direction is selected at the driving
direction selector lever.
For safety reasons, the drive pedal
is inoperative if actuated when the
parking brake is engaged or the
brake pedal is pressed.