Operator's Seat; Seat Forward And Back Horizontal Adjustment; Seat Height Vertical Height/Weight Suspension Adjustment; Air Suspension - Gehl RT175 Operator's Manual

Operator's Seat

The operator's seat has adjustments for:
• Forward and back horizontal position (G, Fig.
21).
• Up and down vertical height/weight suspension
(E).
WARNING
Never adjust the seat when the machine is in
operation. Adjust the seat only when the
machine is stopped and the arm rests/safety
bars are in the raised position.
After adjustments, make sure the seat
adjustment levers are fully engaged before
using the machine.

Air Suspension

H
J

Mechanical Suspension

F
Fig. 21 – Operator's Seat Adjustments
Printed in U.S.A.
G
K
G
E
Seat Forward and Back Horizontal
Adjustment
While sitting in the operator's seat, pull up on
handle (G, Fig. 21). Move the seat and control lever
base forward or back as desired. Release bar (G)
when the seat is in the desired position. Make sure
the seat is locked in position after adjusting.
Seat Height Vertical Height/Weight Sus-
pension Adjustment
Air Suspension
While sitting in the operator's seat, press the left/
right side of toggle switch (H) as necessary to
compensate for the drivers weight and preferred seat
suspension stiffness. Toggle switch (H) to the left
(K) to reduce support; toggle switch to the right (J)
to increase support.
Mechanical Suspension
While sitting in the operator's seat, turn knob (E,
Fig. 21) as necessary to center the black line on the
yellow background in indicator (F).

Seat Belt

ALWAYS fasten the seat belt securely and
properly. Never operate the machine without the
seat belt fastened around the operator.
Keep the seat belt clean; dirt can impair seat
belt operation. Check seat belt condition
regularly and have damaged or worn belts
immediately repaired by an authorized
workshop.
After an accident the seat belt strap is stretched
and must be replaced with a new strap installed
by an authorized workshop.
Make sure the seat belt is not twisted when it is
fastened, and that it is fastened over the hips and not
the stomach.
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