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DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR'S CONTROLS AND INDICATORS -- Continued
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WARNING
Do not apply full body weight to seat unless vertical control handle is engaged in one of the holes in the
pedestal. If vertical control handle is not properly engaged, seat could fall and personnel could be injured.
Table 12. RADIO/SMOKE OPERATOR'S SEAT (M1068A3 AND M58 ONLY)
KEY
CONTROL OR INDICATOR
FUNCTION
VERTICAL CONTROL HANDLE
Allows seat to be locked in three heights and two viewing angles
(seat facing front or right side of vehicle). To raise seat, partially
remove body weight from seat and pull out handle allowing spring to
raise seat. To lower seat, pull out handle and use body to force seat
down. When seat is near desired height, release handle and continue
moving seat until spring-loaded handle engages groove in pedestal.
Then, turn seat right or left until handle engages hole in pedestal to
lock seat in place. To change viewing angle, reduce body weight
exerted on seat, pull out handle, and turn seat toward the viewing
angle desired. Release handle when seat is near desired viewing
angle and continue turning seat until handle engages hole in pedestal.
HORIZONTAL CONTROL HANDLE
Allows horizontal adjustment of seat. To operate, push up handle
and slide seat forward or rearward as necessary. To lock in position,
release handle and slide seat slightly forward or rearward until
spring-loaded handle engages detent nearest desired position.
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