GENERAL OPERATION
Operation - 35
Roll-Over Protection System
WARNING
Keep the ROPS locked in the upright position and
the seat belt securely fastened during operation.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury or
loss of life.
The 4500 is equipped with a fold down ROPS that
allows the power unit to access areas of low over-
head clearance. Lower the roll bar only when abso-
lutely necessary and raise the roll bar to the upright
position as soon as clearance allows.
WARNING
Do not wear a seat belt when the roll bar has
been lowered to the down position.
To lower the roll bar:
1. Remove the pins from the right and left hinge
plates (1).
2. Fold the roll bar down and install the pins in the
hinge plates (2) to lock in place.
1. Locked Upright
2. Locked Folded Down
2
1
To raise the roll bar:
1. Remove the pins from the right and left hinge
plates (2).
2. Raise the roll bar to the upright position and install
the pins in the hinge plates (1) to lock in place.
3 Point Hitch (Optional Accessory)
Some light and medium duty implements (non-PTO
powered) can be used on the rear of a 3 point hitch
equipped power unit.
1
2
1. Lift Link
2. Stabilizing Link
The 3 point hitch is equipped with adjustable lift
links (1) to control the individual draw bars. The
stabilizing links (2) can be allowed to swing freely or
can be locked at a desired position.
The 3 point hitch is equipped with three control han-
dles. The inside handle raises and lowers the draw
bar. The middle handle controls the left rear set of
hydraulic quick couplers. The outside handle con-
trols the right rear set of hydraulic quick couplers.
12 Volt 4-Pin Auxiliary Outlets (Optional
Accessory)
Certain attachments require a 12 volt auxiliary outlet.
Plug the attachment’s 12 volt power cord into the 12
volt 4-pin outlet. The actions of the front 12 volt outlet
are controlled by an on/off switch and two momentary
on buttons on the SDLA handle. The actions of the
rear 12 volt outlet are controlled by an on/off switch
and a momentary on/off/on switch on the panel
behind the SDLA control. The momentary buttons or
switch are used for controlling movement that is only
used for a brief time. The on/off switches are used to
activate equipment or select different functions.
