ADJUSTMENTS PRIOR TO MACHINE START 17.2 ADJUSTING THE STEERING COLUMN Do not change the angle of inclination of the steering col- umn while you are driving, since this may lead to severe accidents! Stop the machine, before you change the angle of inclina- tion of the steering column. You may use this lever for continuous adjustment of the steering column’s (1) angle of inclination. (Adjustment range 4.92 in (125 mm)). Proceed as follows: 1 - Push down the locking lever (2). 2 - Adjust it in such a way that you can reach the steering wheel from a comfortable seating position while at the same time having an optimum view of the work unit. Hold the steering wheel in this position.
3 - Pull up the locking lever again to lock the steering column in this position. 1 2 75_281 17.3 ADJUSTING THE ARMREST Proceed as follows to adjust the height of the armrest (1): 1 - Loosen the screw (2). 2 - Either pull out or push back the armrest to reach the multi- functional lever. Your forearm should rest on the armrest at an angle of 90° to your upper arm. 3 - Re-tighten the screw. 1 2 75_017 17.4 ADJUSTING THE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS Sit down on the driver’s seat and adjust the rear-view mirrors to their required positions. You should be able to view the traffic coming from behind without having to change your seating posi- tion. 78