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500 Series
Operating instructions
Controls in the footwell
Following picture shows the controls located in the footwell
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1. Drive pedal, left:
drive backward
2. Drive pedal, right:
drive forward
See correct operation of the drive pedals on page 22.
Suspension seat
The suspension seat is equipped with seat belt, arm rests
and heater and has the following adjustments:
1. Suspension adjustment
• by turning the knob counterclockwise suspension
gets harder, by turning it clockwise the suspension
gets softer
2. Angle of the back rest
• the angle of the back rest can be adjusted by
turning the knob
3. Seat position
• the distance of the seat from the steering wheel can
be adjusted with the lever which is located u n d e r
the front edge of the seat
4. Arm rest angle adjustment
• The angle of the arm rest can be adjusted by turning
the roller under the arm rest
Air suspension seat (option for cab DLX)
To adjust the air suspension seat, sit
on the seat and switch the ignition
switch to “ON”. Check the indicator
on front of the seat. Pull the handle up
or push it down, so that the indicator
points the marker in the middle.
The seat is equipped with heater.
Heater switch is located of the back
rest on the left. Below it is located
the lumbar support adjustment.
NOTICE: If the loader is equipped
with the air suspension seat, the seat
heater switch and indicator light on
the dashboard are disabled
Seat belt and seat adjustments
Always use seat belt while driving. Make sure that the
seat is properly adjusted to keep vibrations transmitted by
the seat at minimum. Long term exposure to vibrations
may cause health effects. Also, as far as possible, keep the
operating terrain in good condition to minimize vibrations
Telescopic boom
Telescopic boom is operated with
the control lever no. 8 on the
control panel (see page 15) or with
the rocker switch on the joystick
(see page 19). Length of the
telescope is 600 mm and additional
lifting height is 485 mm.
Battery disconnect switch
The loader is equipped with a
battery disconnect switch. The
switch is located in the rear of the
machine, on the right side (see
picture). Battery disconnect
switch cuts the current between
battery and the rest of the electric system. Always switch
off main current when the loader is not used for a longer
period of time in order that the battery doesn’t get empty,
or when servicing the machine.
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