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Roll Bar Instructions
WARNING
In order to avoid serious injury or death
from roll over, it is important to follow the warnings listed
below.
Operational Warnings
• Always use the seat belt when the roll bar is in the
raised position.
• Never use the seat belt when the roll bar is in the down
position.
• Remember there is no roll over protection when the roll
bar is in the down position so it is very important to always
keep the roll bar in the raised position whenever possible.
• Lower the roll bar to the down position only when it is
absolutely necessary.
• Check for overhead clearances before driving under any
objects. Do not allow roll bar to contact low overhanging
obstacles such as tree branches and guide wires.
• Never remove the roll bar from the vehicle.
• Do not exceed the machine weight rating of the roll bar.
• Read and follow all of the instructions shown below
regarding the inspection and maintenance of the roll bar
structure and the seat belt.
Inspection of the Roll Bar Protective Structure
WARNING
Failure to properly inspect and maintain
the Roll Bar protective structure can cause serious in-
jury or death.
A Roll Bar, like any other safety device, needs to be
periodically inspected to verify that the integrity of the device
has not been compromised through normal machine use,
misuse, age degradation, modifications, or a roll over.
To maintain operator roll over protection and roll bar
effectiveness:
• If a Roll Bar becomes damaged for any reason, such as a
collision, roll over or impact, the Roll Bar must be replaced.
Small undetectable cracks can reduce the effectiveness of
the Roll Bar. Never weld, straighten, or repair the Roll Bar.
• Never alter the Roll Bar by welding anything to it or by
drilling additional holes.
• BEFORE FIRST TIME USE - Inspect the Roll Bar
structure and mounting hardware for:
– Check to make sure the machine GVW (Gross Vehicle
Weight), including attachments, restrained payload, fuel
and operator, is not in excess of the maximum weight
specified on the Roll Bar label.
– Make sure there isn’t any missing, damaged, or loose
mounting hardware.
– Make sure the Roll Bar has been correctly and
completely installed.
• EVERY 100 HOURS - Inspect the Roll Bar structure and
mounting hardware for:
– Any cracks in the structure (structural members and/or welds).
– Significant corrosion on any part of the Roll Bar
structure or hardware.
– Missing, damaged, or loose mounting hardware
– Mounting hardware that is of a grade lesser than
specified.
– Machine GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight), including
attachments, restrained payload, fuel and operator, in excess
of the maximum weight specified on the Roll Bar label.
– Any modifications that have been made, such as
unauthorized welds and holes.
– Any permanent deformation or twisting of the Roll Bar
structure.
– That the Roll Bar label is still in place and is readable.
– That the Roll Bar on-product warning labels are still on
the Roll Bar and are readable.
• If there is any doubt as to the condition of the Roll Bar,
remove the machine from service and contact your
dealer for assistance.
Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll Bar Seat Belt
WARNING
Failure to properly inspect and maintain
the seat belt can cause serious injury or death.
• The seat belt like the Roll Bar, needs to be periodically
inspected to verify that the integrity has not been
compromised through normal machine use, misuse, age
degradation, modifications, or a roll over. If the seat belt
does not pass all of the following tests, it should be replaced.
• BEFORE EACH USE – Conduct the following
inspections/maintenance of the seat belt and
retraction mechanism:
– Check for damage to any part of the seat belt such as
nicks, cuts, loose stitching, or fraying.
– Check that the buckle and latch operate properly and
that the latch plate is not excessively worn, deformed, or
the buckle is damaged or cracked. The seat belt should
latch and release easily.
• Replace entire seat belt if mounting hardware, buckle, belt,
or retractor show signs of damage. Inspect seat belt and
mounting hardware at lease once a year. Look for signs
of loose hardware or belt damage, such as cuts, fraying,
extreme or unusual wear, discoloration, or abrasion. Replace
only with replacement parts approved for your machine.
