Adjusting The Tractor Seat; Adjusting The Seat Belt; Operator Seat Presence Switch - Shibaura ST450 Operator's Manual

SEAT AND MIRROR

Adjusting the Tractor Seat

Your SHIBAURA tractor equipped with an
adjustable suspension seat.
To adjust the seat fore and aft, move the release
lever (1) in Figure 2-1, towards the fender, slide
the seat to the desired position, releasing the
lever to lock.
The seat height is controlled variable by the knob
(2) in Figure 2-1. While sitting in the seat, turn it
clockwise to increase the height, or turn it
counterclockwise to reduce the height.
To adjust the seat suspension for individual
operators; with moving the lever (3) in Figure 2-1,
straight up, turn it clockwise to be for "+" and turn
it counter-clockwise to be for less "-".

Adjusting the seat belt

To lengthen the seat belt (4) in Figure 2-2, tip the
buckle end down and pull on the buckle until the
ends can be joined. To shorten the belt, buckle it,
and then pull on the loose end until the belt is
snug.
Use soap and water to clean the seat belt if
necessary. Do not use carbon tetrachloride,
naphtha, etc., as these substances will weaken
the webbing. Additionally, do not bleach or re-dye
the webbing, as these products will also weaken
the webbing.
Replace the seat belt if it becomes damaged or
worn.

Operator Seat Presence Switch

The operator presence switch is located beneath
the seat and is connected to the engine start and
run systems.
To start the tractor the operator MUST be in the
seat to energize the fuel system. If the operator
leaves the seat with the engine running, the fuel
system will be shut down and the engine will stop.
SECTION 2 – OPERATION
SECTION 2
OPERATION
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
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Figure 2-1
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Figure 2-2