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PREDATOR-PRO
SERIES
SAFETY
ROLL OVER PROTECTION STRUCTURE (ROPS)
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A folding Rollover Protection Structures (ROPS)
is attached on this machine.
•
If a ROPS is installed and the machine is
overturning, hold onto the steering levers. Do not
attempt to jump out or leave the seat. Wear the
seatbelt
ROPS in Vertical Position
•
The ROPS should be in the vertical position for
normal operation. Insure that the seat plate pins
are in the lock position. WEAR the seatbelt when
the ROPS is in the vertical position.
ROPS in Folded Position
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A folding ROPS allows the overall height of the
machine to be reduced for increased clearance
to get into a low ceiling height trailer or under low
hanging branches. DO NOT wear the seatbelt
when the ROPS is folded. Stop the machine and
restore the ROPS to the vertical position as soon
as the need for increased clearance is past.
A ROPS is a Roll Over Protective Structure. The
ROPS reduces the risk of serious or fatal injury
in the unlikely event of a tip over, although the
system cannot protect the operator from all possible
injuries. It is not designed, made, or intended to
provide protection for a machine that is driven off an
embankment, retaining wall or similar situation. A
ROPS does not replace the need to exercise care
when operating on slopes.
IMPORTANT:
a) Do not cut, drill, modify or repair a ROPS
structure in any manner..
b) Always replace a damaged ROPS.
c) Keep Roll Bar in the raised position and use the
seat belt.
d) There is NO roll over protection when the roll
bar is lowered. Lower the roll bar only when
necessary. DO NOT remove it. DO NOT use
the seat belt when the roll bar is in the lowered
position. Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance
permits.
e) Use extreme care when working close to fences,
ditches, trees, and on hills.
f) Check overhead clearances carefully before
driving under any objects.
g) DO NOT leave operator's position while unit is
running.
h) DO NOT carry passengers.
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT
FROM MACHINE ROLLOVER
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DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE ON STEEP
SLOPES OR NEAR DROP OFFS
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ALWAYS USE SEAT BELTS WITH ROPS IN
RAISED POSITION
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AVOID SHARP AND/OR QUICK TURNS
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DO NOT EXCEED THE MACHINE WEIGHT
RATING OF THE ROPS
ROLLOVER MAY CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH.
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ROPS RAISES THE CENTER OF GRAVITY AND REDUCES STABILITY ON SLOPES.
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SUDDEN STARTS OR TURNS ON RAMPS OR SLOPES CAN CAUSE OVERTURN.
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USE GREATER CARE ON RAMPS AND AS THE SLOPE INCREASES.
Remove cotter pin
D
from hitch pin
C
. Pull out hitch
pin
C
, rotate upper hoop to the upright position.
Reinstall hitch pin
C
. Reinstall cotter Pin
D
through
hitch pin
C
.
Ensure that seat plate is secured using spring-loaded
latch. To flip seat forward, push down on handle
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