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Using the Platform
You can use the machine with the platform in the
up or down position. It is your preference on which
position to use.
WARNING
The operator platform is heavy and may cause
injury when you raise or lower it. Carefully
lower or raise the operator platform, as
suddenly dropping it could injure you.
• Do not put your hands or fingers in the
platform-pivot area when lowering or
raising the operator platform.
• Make sure that the platform is supported
when you pull the latch pin out.
• Make sure that the latch secures the
platform when folding it up. Push it tight
against the cushion for the latch pin to
lock into place.
• Keep bystanders away from the machine
when raising or lowering the platform.
Operate the machine with the platform up for the
following conditions:
•
Near drop-offs
•
In small areas where the machine is too large
•
In areas with low-hanging branches or obstacles
•
Loading the machine for transport
•
Driving up slopes
Operate the machine with the platform down for the
following conditions:
•
Using the machine in most areas
•
Driving across slopes
•
Driving down slopes
To raise the platform, pull out the knob and lift the
platform. Push the platform tight against the cushion
for the latch pin to lock it into place.
To lower the platform, push the platform forward
against the cushion to release pressure on the latch
pin, then pull the knob out and lower the platform.
1. Platform up
2. Platform down
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Figure 26
3. Pull the knob out to release
the platform.
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