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Safety Rules & Information
ROLL BAR INSTRUCTIONS
For models equipped with factory-installed Roll Over
Protection System (ROPS).
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
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.
WARNING
In order to avoid serious injury or death from roll
over, it is important to follow the warnings listed
below.
WARNING
Failure to properly inspect and maintain the ROLL
BAR protective structure can cause serious injury
or death.
•
BEFORE FIRST TIME USE
- Inspect the ROLL BAR
structure and mounting hardware for:
1) 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.
2) Make sure there isn’t any missing, damaged, or
loose mounting hardware.
3) Make sure the ROLL BAR has been correctly and
completely installed.
•
EVERY 100 HOURS
- Inspect the ROLL BAR
structure and mounting hardware for:
1) Any cracks in the structure (structural members
and/or welds).
2) Significant corrosion on any part of the ROLL
BAR structure or hardware.
3) Missing, damaged, or loose mounting hardware.
4) Mounting hardware that is of a grade lesser than
specified.
5) Machine GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight), including
attachments, restrained payload, fuel and
operator, in excess of the maximum weight
specified on the ROLL BAR label.
6) Any modifications that have been made, such as
unauthorized welds and holes.
7) Any permanent deformation or twisting of the
ROLL BAR structure.
8) That the ROLL BAR label is still in place and is
readable.
9) 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.
TP 600-7256-00-ZT-UV
