Changing the Seat Suspension
The seat adjusts to provide a smooth and comfortable ride.
Position the seat where you are most comfortable.
To adjust, turn the knob in front either direction to provide
the best comfort
(Figure
1
1. Seat-suspension knob
33).
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Figure 33
Using the Drive-Wheel-Release
Valves
WARNING
Hands may become entangled in the rotating drive
components below the engine deck, which could
result in serious injury.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and allow
all moving parts to stop before accessing the
drive-wheel-release valves.
WARNING
The engine and hydraulic-drive units can become
very hot. Touching a hot engine or hydraulic-drive
units can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine and hydraulic-drive units to cool
completely before accessing the drive-wheel-release
valves.
The drive-wheel-release valves are located in the back of each
hydraulic-drive unit, under the seat.
Note: Ensure that the release valves are in the fully
horizontal position when operating the machine or severe
damage to the hydraulic system can occur.
1. Disengage the PTO (blade-control switch) and turn
the ignition key to the O
2. Move the levers to
parking brake, and remove the key.
3. Rotate the release-valve levers vertically to push the
machine. This allows hydraulic fluid to bypass the
pump enabling the wheels to
4. Disengage the parking brake before pushing the
machine.
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position.
FF
-
position, apply the
NEUTRAL
LOCK
turn(Figure
34).