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B. Safety precautions
B 1.1.
Roll Over Protective Structures
A B1
Fig. 5
A Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt
(extra equipment) is fitted as standard equipment to the
footstep tractor at the time of factory assembly. If the
ROPS was removed by the original purchaser or has been
removed, it is recommended that you equip your tractor
with a Roll Over Protective Structure and a seat belt.
ROPS are effective in reducing injuries during overturn
accidents. Overturning a tractor without ROPS can result
in serious injury or death (Fig. 5).
If a fold down ROPS is installed DO NOT wear seat belt
when the ROPS is in the folded down position.
B 1.1.1.
Operation
--- Before using the tractor ensure that the ROPS frame is
not damaged, that it is securely fastened to the tractor
and if a hinged section is fitted that it is in the raised
position and secured.
--- If the ROPS has been removed from the tractor, or fol-
ded down for a specific operation, it must be refitted or
erected immediately afterwards using the proper hard-
ware and applying the recommended torque values.
--- DO NOT attach chains, ropes, or cables to the ROPS for
pulling purposes; this will cause the tractor to tip back-
wards. Always pull from the tractor drawbar.
--- Always wear your seat belt --- adjusted snugly except
when operating with a folded down ROPS.
AB2
Fig. 6
--- Check the seat belt for damage. A damaged seat belt
must be replaced (Fig. 6).
B 1.1.2.
Damage to the ROPS
If the tractor has rolled over or the ROPS has been
damaged (such as striking an overhead object during
transport), the ROPS must be replaced to provide the
original degree of protection.
After an accident, check for damage to the ROPS,
operator’s seat, seat belt and seat belt mountings. Before
you operate the tractor, replace all damaged parts.
DO NOT WELD, DRILL, BEND OR STRAIGHTEN THE
ROPS . To do so reduces the protection it offers.
B 1.1.3.
Sun protection roof
A B3
Fig. 7
--- ROPS, FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure),
protective enclosure or protective screens (Fig. 7).
Remember FOPS are protection from light falling
objects and are not intended as protection from large
falling objects such as large round bales or fence rails.
--- SMV (slow moving vehicle) emblem, additional safety
guards, lights or decals and a back up alarm.
