Ransomes MT383, Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual/Parts List

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8 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
8.22 FOLDING ROPS _____________________________________________________
A folding Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) is included with this mower. Inspect the ROPS as indicated in
the Maintenance chart for loose hardware or damage.
Inspect the seat, seat belt, ROPS mounting hardware and ROPS frame for damage. Replace all damaged parts
immediately. All The replacement parts for the ROPS must be approved Ransomes Jacobsen Limited parts as
shown in the Parts Manual.
Check and torque all ROPS hardware as indicated in the Maintenance chart (Section 14)
Do not operate the mower with the ROPS in the folded position.
How to fold the ROPS
a Remove the ‘R’ pin and the lock pin from both sides of
the ROPS.
b Fold the ROPS toward the mower hood.
c Assemble the ROPS ‘R’ pin and The lock pin to hold the
ROPS in the folded position.
d
Never
wear the seat belt with the ROPS in the folded
position.
CAUTION
Check the ROPS fasteners before use. Do no welding to any part of the ROPS. Do not change the ROPS
structure. Replace damaged ROPS. Do not try to correct a damaged ROPS.
WARNING
There is no turn over protection with the ROPS
in the folded position.
WARNING
To prevent injury when you fold the ROPS, use caution. When you fold the ROPS, the weight of the ROPS
can be difficult to control. Be careful when you fold the ROPS, there is a risk of injury. Always wear the seat
belt with the ROPS frame in the vertical and locked position.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the ROPS or the mower hood, do not operate without the ROPS frame locked in the
vertical or folded position.
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The seat belt must always be worn when the ROPS frame is in the raised position for operation.
This instruction is given to meet:
The Machinery Directive, 2006/42/EC sections 3.2.2, seating & 3.4.3, rollover. (ANSI B71.4-2012: Sect;20.7)
Ransomes Jacobsen Limited, recommend that the owner operator of the machine complete site specific risk
assessment on the machine to find any conditions that do not follow this rule.
WARNING
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