Operation - Section 32 02/10 OM3237 Page 32-10 Operator Cab and Controls OPERATOR SEAT 12. Seat Height: Lift lever (12) and hold to adjust the height of the seat. Release lever to lock adjustment. The operator's seat provides a fully adjustable cush- ioned ride for the driver's comfort. Seat Belts Optimum ride height is obtained when the sus- pension is at the middle of its stroke. To prop- erly adjust, raise the seat to its highest level. Then, lower the seat approximately 51 mm (2 in.) to the middle of the suspension stroke. On both driver and passenger seats, check the seat belt fabric, buckle, all belt retractors and hardware for damage or wear.
Replace any worn or damaged parts immediately. Even if there are no signs of damage, replace both driver and passenger seat belts 5 years after seat belt manufacture, or every 3 years after start of use, whichever comes first. The passenger seat belt date of manufacture label is sewn into the seat belt near the buckle. The driver seat belt date of manufacture label is sewn into the back of the seat belt. ADJUSTMENT The following adjustments must be made while sitting in the seat. 1. Headrest: (1, Figure 32-9) will move up, down, fore, or aft by moving headrest to desired position. 2. Armrests: rotate adjusting knob until armrest is in desired position. 3. Backrest:
Lift handle (3) to release and select backrest angle: release control handle to set. 4. Seat Belt: Operator should always have seat belt (4) buckled in place and properly adjusted whenever vehicle is in motion. 5. Seat Slope: Lift lever (5) and hold to adjust the slope of the seat. Release lever to lock adjustment. 6. & 7 Air Lumbar Support: Each rocker switch (6 or 7) controls an air pillow. Switch (7) controls the lower air pillow and switch (6) controls the upper air pillow. To inflate, press on top of rocker switch and hold for desired support, then release. To deflate, press on bottom of rocker switch and hold for desired support, then release. Adjust each pillow for desired support.
FIGURE 32-9. OPERATOR SEAT ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS 1. Headrest 2. Armrest Adjustment 3. Backrest Adjustment 4. Seat Belt 5. Seat Slope Adjustment 6. Upper Air Pillow Lumbar Support 7. Lower Air Pillow Lumbar Support 8. Suspension Adjustment 9. Horizontal Adjustment 10. Mounting Cap Screws and Hardware 11. Seat Belt Tether Cap Screw 12. Seat Height Adjustment 8. Seat Suspension: Press rocker switch (8) on top to increase ride firmness. Press on lower part of rocker switch to decrease ride firmness. 9. Fore/Aft Location of Seat: Lift lever (9) and hold. Bend knees to move seat to a comfortable position: release control lever to lock adjustment.