12. OPERATION 12.1.3 ADJUSTMENT BEFORE STARTING OPERATION ADJUST OPERATOR’S SEAT ¤ WARNING Adjust the seat position at the beginning of each shift or when operators change. Adjust the seat so that the brake pedal can be depressed all the way with the operator’s back against the backrest. A FORE-AFT ADJUSTMENT OF SEAT Pull up handle 1 , set the seat to the desired position, then release the handle. Fore-aft adjustment: 200 mm (7.9 in) (10 stages) B WEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF SEAT Turn knob 2 so that the indicator of the weight display (kg) inside knob 2 shows your own weight. Turn the knob to adjust the weight as follows.
To make LIGHTER, turn COUNTERCLOCKWISE To make HEAVIER, turn CLOCKWISE The weight can be adjusted within a range of 50 – 120 kg (110.3 – 117.8 lb) C ADJUSTING RECLINING ANGLE NOTICE When reclining the seat back to the rear, check the space behind, and adjust to a suitable position. Pull lever 3 , set the seatback to a position where it is easy to operate, then release the lever. D ADJUSTING VERTICAL HEIGHT OF SEAT Turn lever 4 to adjust the height as follows. To make seat HIGHER, turn CLOCKWISE To make seat LOWER, turn COUNTERCLOCKWISE Do not sit in the seat or apply your weight to the seat when turning the lever: the lever operation will become heavy.
After adjusting, release the levers and lock them. (Vertical adjustment amount: stepless, 50 mm) E ADJUSTING DIRECTION OF SEAT Pull up lever 5 to release the lock, then turn the seat to the right by hand. It is possible to change the direction of the seat to the 15° position. After changing the angle of the seat, return the lever securely and lock it in position. Adjusting the seat angle to the right is done to make it easier to carry out ripper operations or scraper towing operations. 2-43