Rops (Roll Over Protective Structure) - HUSTLER X-ONE Operator's Manual

facing forward and it must be secured.
IMPORTANT: Always make certain the two bypass valves
are returned to their operating position before running the
mower following repairs.
Bypass valve
Figure 3-7

ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure)

A ROPS, when used with a seat belt, is effective in reducing
injuries during unit overturn accidents. Overturning the unit
without a ROPS or without ROPS locked in the raised position
can result in serious injury or death. Figure 3-8
ROPS
Figure 3-8
The two-post ROPS can be pivoted down by removing the
right and left hair pins (Figure 3-8), and pulling out on the
spring loaded 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
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in the "folded" position only when absolutely necessary.
Always fasten seat belt during operation of the machine
Hair pin
(mower equipped with ROPS in "raised/up" position).
Inspect the area prior to mowing for proper overhead
clearance (tree limbs, guy wires, doorways, etc).
Do not contact any overhead object with the ROPS.
Seat belt maintenance
Inspect the seat belt system (all seat, seat belt parts, seat pan
Pin
and seat pan latch) daily prior to mowing for signs of any
damage. These parts should be replaced if any parts indicate
signs of:
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WARNING
Do not operate the mower with the ROPS folded (low-
ered position) as a standard operating 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 neces-
sary. Drive slowly and carefully. Raise the ROPS
as soon as clearance permits. Read and follow
slope operation instructions and warnings.
• Do not wear seat belt when the ROPS is in the
lowered position.
WARNING
Always pull from the mower hitch. Do not attach chains
or ropes to the ROPS for pulling purposes, as the machine
can tip backwards.
• cuts
• fraying
• extreme or unusual wear
• significant discoloration due to UV exposure
• dirt or stiffness
• abrasion to the seat belt webbing
• damage to the buckle, latch plate or hardware.
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