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ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure)
A Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt is
provided with the equipment. Do not remove the ROPS and
seat belt.
A ROPS may minimize the chance of injury or death from
rollover.
A ROPS, when used with a seat belt, is effective in reducing
injuries during unit overturn accidents. Overturning the unit
without a ROPS or without the ROPS locked in the raised
position (Figure 3
- 7) can result in serious injury or death.
Pivot the two-post ROPS down by removing the right and
left hair pins (Figure 3 - 7), and pulling out on the spring
loaded pins to allow the machine to operate under low hang -
ing tree limbs or other obstructions.
NOTE: When the ROPS is locked in the raised position
make sure the hair pins are inserted into the holes in the end
of the spring loaded pins.
Do not wear the seat belt when the ROPS is in the lowered
position. Use the ROPS in the “folded” position only when
absolutely necessary.
Always fasten the seat belt during mower operation
(mower equipped with a ROPS in the “raised/up” position).
Inspect the area prior to mowing for proper overhead clear -
ance (tree limbs, guy wires, doorways, etc).
Do not contact any overhead object with the ROPS.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Inspect the seat belt system (all seat, seat belt parts, and
seat platform) daily prior to mowing for signs of any damage.
Replace any parts with signs of:
• cuts,
• fraying,
• extreme or unusual wear,
• significant discoloration due to UV exposure,
• dirt or stiffness,
• abrasion to the seat belt webbing,
• damage to the buckle, latch plate or hardware,
• any other problem.
Use soap and water to clean the seat belt. Do not use car -
bon tetrachloride, naphtha, or other chemical cleaning
agents, as these will weaken the webbing. For the same rea
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son, do not bleach or dye the webbing. Replace the seat belt
if worn or damaged.
Possible Damage To ROPS
If the unit has rolled over or the ROPS has been in some
other type of accident (such as hitting an overhead object
A. ROPS
B. Hair pin
C. Pin
Figure 3 - 7
Do not operate the mower with the ROPS folded
down (lowered position) as a standard operating
mode. A folded down ROPS does not provide roll
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Always wear your seat belt unless the mower is
not equipped with a ROPS or if the ROPS is folded
down. In this case, the seat belt should never be
worn.
To minimize chance of injury or death from rollover:
• Keep ROPS in the raised and locked position
and use the seat belt.
• Never operate the machine on a slope with the
ROPS folded down (lowered position).
• There is no roll over protection when the ROPS
is in the lowered position.
• Lower the ROPS only when absolutely neces -
sary. Drive slowly and carefully. Raise the
ROPS as soon as clearance permits. Read and
follow slope operation instructions and warn
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• Do not wear seat belt when the ROPS is in the
lowered position or if it is not equipped with
one.
Do not attach chains or ropes to the ROPS for pull -
ing purposes, as the machine can tip backwards.
Always pull from the mower hitch.
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