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provided with the equipment. Do not remove the ROPS and seat
belt. ROPS when used with seat belt is effective in reducing
injuries during unit overturn accidents. Overturning the unit
without ROPS can result in serious injury or death.
NOTE:
Inspect the ROPS after the first 20 hours of opera-
tion. Following the initial inspection, check the ROPS after
every 500 hours of operation or every six months, whichever
comes first. Figure 3-7
1.
Check the torque of the ROPS mounting bolts. Tighten
the bolts to the correct torques as shown below if
necessary. Figure 3-8
2.
Inspect the operator’s seat and the mounting parts for the
seat belt. Tighten the bolts to the correct torque as shown
below if necessary and replace parts that show wear or
damage.
Torque values are given below:
Ft-lbs.
Nm
ROPS mounting bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 . . . . 99
Seat belt mounting hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 . . . . 65
The two-post ROPS can be pivoted down by removing the
right and left retaining rings and pulling out on the clevis pins so
that the machine can operate under low hanging tree limbs or
other obstructions.
Do not
wear the seat belt when the ROPS is
in the lowered position.
Use the ROPS in the “folded”
position only when it is absolutely necessary.
Figure 3-7
WARNING:
Do not
operate the mower with the
ROPS folded (lowered position) as a standard operat-
ing mode. A folded ROPS does not provide rollover
protection.
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
To minimize chance of injury or death
from rollover: keep ROPS in the raised and locked
position and use the seat belt.
Never operate 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 necessary.
Drive slowly and carefully. Raise the ROPS as soon
as clearance permits. Read and follow slope opera-
tion instructions and warnings.
Do not wear seat belt when the ROPS is in the low-
ered position.
WARNING:
Always pull from the mower hitch. Do
not attach chains or ropes to the ROPS for pulling pur-
poses, as the machine can tip backwards.
Always fasten seat belt during operation of the machine
(mower equipped with ROPS in “raised/up” position).
Inspect the area to be mowed for proper overhead clearance
(tree limbs, guy wires, doorways, etc)
Do not
contact any overhead object with the ROPS.
Inspect the seat belt system (all seat, seat belt parts, seat pan
and seat pan latch) daily prior to mowing for signs of any
damage. These parts should be replaced if any parts indicate
signs of:
1.
cuts
2.
fraying
3.
extreme or unusual wear
4.
significant discoloration due to UV exposure
5.
dirt or stiffness
6.
abrasion to the seat belt webbing
7.
damage to the buckle, latch plate or hardware.
8.
or any other problem
If the seat belt is to be cleaned, use soap and water. Do not use
carbon tetrachloride, naphtha, etc., as these will weaken the
webbing. For the same reason, do not bleach or dye the
webbing. Replace seat belt if worn or damaged.
Possible damage to the ROPS
If the unit has rolled over or the ROPS has been in some other
type of accident (such as hitting an overhead object during
transport), the ROPS must be replaced to retain the best
protection.
Following an accident, check the ROPS, the operator’s seat,
and the seat belt and seat belt mountings for possible damage,
Before operating the machine, replace all damaged parts.
Figure 3-8
ROPS
mounting
bolts
ROPS post
