3.3
ASSEMBLY OF THE SEPARATELY PACKED ASSEMBLIES
Due to the technical nature of this task, the mower is prepared for operation by the vendor of your riding mower (according to the
following instructions).
Before starting the installation, remove all covering protective materials, locate the riding mower on an even surface and align the
front wheels to face forward.
3.3.1 SEAT, STEERING WHEEL AND BATTERY
a) Attach the seat to the tilting console:
► Tilt out the seat console (1) by approximately 90° upwards.
► Into the holes in the small plate (2), insert screws (3) and put the plate from the underside of the console against
the left groove.
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► From the top side of the console, slide the large plate (4) on to the screws (3).
► Put the seat up against the console and attach it using screws (3). Tighten the screws only lightly, the seat must
remain mobile at this time.
b) Install the seat sliding mechanism:
► Slide the seat positioning mechanism (5) into the edge of the inner opening of the console.
► From the underside of the console, put the plate (6) against the mechanism and insert screws (7) into its holes.
Tighten them lightly.
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► Adjust the position of the seat and tighten the screws (3) and (7).
► Tilt the seat together with the console down to the working position and using the sliding mechanism lever, set
the appropriate seat position for your body size.
c) Connect the cable of the safety switch:
► Tilt out the seat with the console.
► Insert the sensor into the hole in the bottom side of the seat and secure it in place by turning it clockwise. If the
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electric cable is not connected to the connectors of the switch, connect them.
d) Install the steering wheel:
Option without a tilting steering wheel:
► Seat the steering wheel on to the shaft (1) and turn it so that the holes in the steering wheel and the shaft align.
► The steering wheel has two height positions (A and B), therefore select the appropriate height for your body
size. Then insert the supplied pin (2) into the hole and knock it in using a hammer.
Option with a tilting steering wheel:
3.3.1d
► Remove the nut (2) and washer (3) from the steering wheel rod (1).
► Lubricate the steering wheel rod using ordinary grease.
► Slide the steering wheel on to the rod, slide on the washer and secure in place using a nut.
► Take the cap with the Seco logo (4) out of the bag with the operating manual and tap it on to the steering wheel
using the palm of your hand.
If your mower is equipped with a seat with armrests, install the armrests according to the user's manual of the seat manufacturer.
The manual is supplied together with the other documentation that came with the mower.
e) Connect the battery:
► Loosen the bolts on the pole terminals of the battery.
► Place the red wire on the (+) pole of the battery and secure in place with the bolt.
3.3.1e
► Place the brown wire on the (-) pole of the battery and secure in place with the bolt.
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Connecting the wires in opposite to that described above will damage the mower.
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When disconnecting the battery, always disconnect the negative (–) pole of the battery first.
When putting the battery into operation and when performing maintenance on it, proceed according to the instructions in the
user's manual for the battery. Also follow all safety instructions contained therein.
The battery is located in the compartment under the steering wheel.
In exceptional cases, it is possible that for transportation reasons, the bumper bar of the mower is released and slides back towards
the seat. In such a case, proceed as follows:
f)
Fit the bumper bar in the correct position:
► Open the hood.
► Slide the bumper bar consoles away from the seat – the correct position is clearly marked on the frame.
3.3.1f
► Properly tighten the bolts of the consoles on both sides of the mower and close the hood.
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