Yard Machines 400 - Manual (Page 9)

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Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
ATTACHING THE SEAT
There are two different seat pivot brackets used on
this series of lawn tractor, a manual adjustment seat
or a quick adjustment seat. See figures 4 and 5 to
identify which seat is on your unit. Follow the
instructions which apply to your lawn tractor.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT SEAT
Remove the four screws which secure the seat to
the seat pivot bracket. Turn the seat around and
place in position against the seat pivot bracket,
lining up the slotted holes in the pivot bracket with
the holes in the seat. Select desired position for the
seat, and secure with the four screws. See Figure 4.
NOTE: Your seat may have been shipped in a
box. Remove the four screws from the bottom of
seat and place seat in position against the seat
pivot bracket. Follow the directions above to attach
the seat.
QUICK ADJUSTMENT SEAT
Pull out tab on seat stop and hold open while sliding
seat out of seat pivot bracket. See Figure 5. Turn
the seat around and line up plastic seat spacers
with the slots in seat pivot bracket. Slide seat in until
front seat spacer engages the seat stop. See Figure
6. To adjust the seat refer to the adjustment section
in this manual.
NOTE: If your seat was shipped in a box, line up
plastic seat spacers with the slots in seat pivot
bracket and slide seat in until front seat spacer
engages seat stop.
WARNING: Before operating your unit,
stand behind quick adjustment seat and
pull back on seat, making sure seat is
engaged in seat stop.
ATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR
The chute deflector must be attached to the right
side of the deck so that it covers the chute opening.
WARNING: Do not operate your unit
unless the chute deflector has been
properly installed.
1. Make certain deck is raised to its highest
position (lift lever pulled all the way back).
Manual Adjustment Seat
Seat
Bracket
Screws
Seat
Pivot
Bracket
Quick Adjustment Seat
Seat
Stop
Tab
Seat Pivot
Bracket
Quick Adjustment Seat
Seat
Spacers
Seat
Spacers
Slot
Slot
Seat
Stop