Cub Cadet Tank SZ Operator's Manual page 13

8. Move the upper ROPS section to the upright position, and
insert the locking pins with their retainer hairpin clips. See
Fig. 3-6.
Locking Pin
Retainer
Hairpin
Clips
Figure 3-6
Steering Wheel Column
The steering wheel column is tilted all the way back for shipping
purposes. To tilt the column forward, rotate the steering column
adjustment lever down, place the column in the desired position and
then rotate the lever up to secure the column in place. See Fig. 3-7.
Steering Column
Adjustment Lever
Figure 3-7
NOTE: Be sure that the steering column adjustment lever is tight to
prevent the column from moving when operating the machine.
Steering Wheel
1. Remove the hardware for attaching the steering wheel
from beneath the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the
steering wheel cover to remove the hardware.
2. With the wheels of the machine pointing straight forward,
place the steering wheel over the steering shaft.
3.
Locking Pin
4.
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,
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Check the results of any adjustments to the conditions described
above. Repeat any adjustment procedures as required until all
conditions are met.
Place the belleville washer over the steering wheel and
secure with the hex lock screw. See Fig. 3-8.
Figure 3-8
Place the steering wheel cover over the center of the steering
wheel and push downward until it "clicks" into place.
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.
S
ection
Steering
Wheel
Cover
Hex Lock
Screw
Belleville Washer
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