Cub Cadet 53AH8ST5050 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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G. Suspension Seat
1. This unit is equipped with a heavy-duty vinyl
fabric-covered seat incorporating adjustable
armrests, an adjustable seatback, an adjust
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able fore/aft track, a weight/ride adjustable
mechanical suspension system, and an
Operator Presence Control (OPC).
2. An OPC in the form of a switch, is integrated
into the seat bottom and is connected to the
machine electrical system. The weight/ride
adjustment lever is located on the right side
of the seatback and incorporates three set
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tings: light = 110 lbs, medium = 195 lbs, and
heavy = 286 lbs. Lever up is light and down is
heavy. Weight adjustment should be made
without the operator sitting in the seat. The
seatback recline adjustment is also on the
right side between the seat back and seat
bottom, and it provides up to 10 degrees.
3. The fore/aft single-locking adjustment tracks
operate on roller-bearings for smooth and
almost effortless operation. The lever for seat
track actuation is near the right front corner
of the seat bottom, and allows fore/aft adjust
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ment of 4”.
4. The seat is attached to pivotal brackets,
which allow the seat assembly to pivot for
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ward onto the foot platform area.
Note: The seat base must be secured by
properly latching to the frame, otherwise, the
seat assembly could tilt forward. The Operator
Presence Control must be connected to the
electrical wiring harness.