Think Safety First - Toro 74142TE Operator's Manual

Important: Lower the roll bar only when absolutely
necessary.
Important: Ensure the seat is secured to the machine.
1. To lower the roll bar, apply forward pressure to the
upper part of the roll bar.
2. Pull both knobs out and rotate them 90° so they are
not engaged (Figure
3. Lower the roll bar to the down position
1. ROPS knob
2. Pull ROPS knob out and
rotate 90 degrees
4. To raise the roll bar, raise the roll bar to the operate
position, rotate the knobs so they move partially into
the grooves (Figure
5. Raise the roll bar to the full upright position while
pushing on the upper roll bar and the pins will snap
into position when the holes align with the pins
6). Push on the roll bar and ensure that both pins are
engaged.
6).
(Figure
Figure 6
3. Roll bar in the upright
position
4. Roll bar in the folded
position
6).
Important: Always use the seat belt with the roll
bar in the fully raised position.

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Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the safety
section. Knowing this information could help you or
bystanders avoid injury.
DANGER
6).
Operating on wet grass or steep slopes can cause
sliding and loss of control.
Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers,
which may result in serious injury, death or
drowning.
There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is
down.
Always keep the roll bar in the fully raised and
locked position and use the seat belt.
Read and follow the rollover protection instructions
and warnings.
To avoid loss of control and possibility of rollover:
• Do not operate near drop-offs or near water.
• Do not operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
• Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
1. Safe Zone-use the
Z Master here on slopes
less than 15 degrees or
flat areas.
2. Danger Zone- use a walk
behind mower and/or a
(Figure
hand trimmer on slopes
greater than 15 degrees,
near drop-offs and water.
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Figure 7
3. Water