Changing the Seat
Suspension
The seat adjusts to provide a smooth and comfortable
ride. Position the seat where you are most
comfortable.
To adjust the seat, turn the knob in front either
direction to provide the best comfort
Figure 34
1. Seat-suspension knob
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.
Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
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.
Wait for 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:
Make sure that the release valves are in the
fully horizontal position when operating the machine
or severe damage to the hydraulic system can occur.
1.
2.
(Figure
34).
3.
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1. Vertical to push the
4.
30
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO) and
turn the ignition key to off. Move the levers to the
N
-
position and apply the parking
EUTRAL
LOCK
brake. Remove the key.
Rotate the release-valve levers vertically to push
the machine
(Figure
35).
Note:
This allows hydraulic oil to bypass the
pump, enabling the wheels to turn.
Disengage the parking brake before pushing
the machine.
Figure 35
machine
Rotate the release-valve levers horizontally to
run the machine
(Figure
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2. Horizontal to run the
machine
35).