11Section 2 — ASSembly & Set-Up
Seat Adjustment
Proper steering column and seat adjustment will 
result in the following (to adjust the seat see below):
In the neutral position with hands on the steering 
wheel, 
•  Operator’s upper arms should be relaxed 
and approximately vertical.
•  Operator’s forearms should be 
approximately horizontal.
•  Operator’s back should stay in contact with 
the seat back.
•  Steering column should not contact 
operator’s legs.
Check the results of any adjustments to the 
conditions described above. Repeat any 
adjustment procedures as required until all 
conditions are met.
This machine is equipped with an adjustable seat, 
which includes a retractable seat belt assembly and 
an Operator Presence Sensor (OPS). The OPS in the 
form of a switch, is integrated into the seat bottom 
and is connected to the machine electrical system. 
The Operator Presence Sensor must be connected 
to the electrical wiring harness.
The seat can be adjusted forward and backward, 
the armrests can be adjusted up and down (700 
and 900 series) , the mechanical suspension 
mechanism weight/ride adjustment controls 
can be adjusted for weights between 125- and 
275-pounds (500 and 700 series) or air ride 
adjustment (900 series), a lumbar support can 
be adjusted and the seat can tilt forward and 
backward.
NOTE: The seat base must be secured by the latch, 
otherwise, the seat assembly could tilt forward.  
 
To move the seat forward or back, locate the seat 
adjustment rod under the seat. Push the rod (a) to 
the left and slide the seat forward or back into the 
desired position and release the rod (a) when the 
seat is in the desired position. See Figure 2-12.
Figure 2-12
The seat tilt is controlled by the knob on the left 
of the seat. Turn the knob rearward to tilt the 
seat back, turn the knob forward to tilt the seat 
forward. See Figure 2-10.
Figure 2-13
The mechanical suspension mechanism (500 and 
700 series) incorporates weight/ride adjustment 
controls for operators in the 100 to 280 lb. weight 
range. Turn the knob on the front of the seat 
clockwise to increase the weight capacity and 
counter-clockwise to decrease. See Figure 2-11.
Figure 2-14
To vary the lumbar support (700 and 900 series) 
move the lever on the right of the seat up and 
down. See Figure 2-12.
Figure 2-15
To adjust the height of the arm rests (700 and 900 
series) , lift the arm rest and rotate the knob under 
the arm rest right or left to increase or decrease the 
height. See Figure 2-13.
Figure 2-16
The air ride (900 series) can be adusted up or down 
using the height adjustment lever on the front 
of the seat. Press the lever to the left (+) to raise 
the height of seat and to the right (-) to lower the 
height of the seat. See Figure 2-14.
Figure 2-17
Checking Tire Pressure
Warning! Maximum tire pressure 
under any circumstances is 12 psi on 
rear tires and 25 psi on front tires. 
Equal tire pressure should be 
maintained at all times.
Inflation Pressure
Rear Tires — 10-12 psi max
Front Tires — 20-25 psi max
The tires on your tractor may be over-inflated for 
shipping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before 
operating the tractor. Recommended operating 
tire pressure is 10-12 psi on rear tires and 20-25 psi 
on front tires.
Lubrication & Grease Points
Before operating the tractor, refer to the Service 
section  of this manual to check the lubrication and 
grease points. Grease and lubricate if necessary.