Towing Other Vehicles; Ops (Occupant Protective System) - HUSTLER MDV Operator's Manual

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A. Tie down strap
Figure 3-14

Towing Other Vehicles

Rear Trailer Hitch (if equipped)
To avoid serious injury:
• Always tow a load slowly enough to maintain
control and avoid tipping.
• To provide adequate braking ability and trac-
tion, do not tow a load if the vehicle cargo
bed is loaded or attachment is installed.
• Attach a trailer to the trailer hitch only.
• Only tow on level ground in low range.
• Do not attach chains or ropes to the OPS for
pulling purposes.
• When towing use safety chains.
Refer to the Maximum Cargo Load section of this manual for
rear trailer hitch load information.
Front Trailer Hitch (if equipped)
Use the front trailer hitch for greater control maneuverabil-
ity in confined areas such as a barn.
Refer to the Maximum Cargo Load section of this manual for
front trailer hitch load information.

OPS (Occupant Protective System)

The Hustler MDV™ comes equipped with an OPS (Occu-
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pant Protective System) as standard equipment. Figure 3-17
An OPS may reduce the chance of injury or death from roll-
over. Do not remove any part of the OPS for any reason
except for replacement due to damage.
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A. Rear trailer hitch
A. Front trailer hitch
An OPS, which includes a seat belt, is effective in reducing
injuries during unit overturn accidents. Overturning the unit
without an OPS can result in serious injury or death.
• Do not attach chains or ropes to the occu-
pant protective structure for pulling pur-
poses.
• Always pull from the appropriate locations
listed elsewhere in this manual.
• Do not lift vehicle using the occupant protec-
tive structure.
• In case of accident the occupant protective
structure should be replaced.
Always fasten the seat belt during operation.
Inspect the area prior to operation for proper overhead
clearance (tree limbs, guy wires, doorways, etc).
Do not contact any overhead object with the occupant pro-
tective structure.
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