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use common sense and good judgment when
performing this survey.
•
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control
and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. Operating the machine on any
slope requires extra caution.
•
Operate the machine at a lower speed when you
are on a slope.
•
If you feel uneasy operating the machine on a
slope, do not do it.
•
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
•
Choose a low ground speed so you will not have
to stop or shift while on a slope.
•
A rollover can occur before the tires lose traction.
•
Avoid operating the machine on wet grass. Tires
may lose traction; regardless if the brakes are
available and functioning.
•
Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine
on a slope.
•
Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual.
Do not suddenly change the speed or direction of
the machine.
•
Do no operate the machine near drop-offs, ditches,
embankments, or bodies of water. The machine
could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the
edge or the edge caves in. Establish a safety area
between the machine and any hazard (2 machine
widths).
Using the
Rollover-Protection System
(ROPS)—2-Wheel Drive
with ROPS and 4-Wheel
Drive with ROPS Models
Only
•
Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position
and use the seat belt when operating the machine.
•
Ensure that you can release the seat belt quickly
in an emergency situation.
•
Check the area that you will mow and never
fold the roll bar in areas where there are slopes,
drop-offs, or water.
WARNING
To avoid injury or death from rollover, keep
the roll bar in the raised locked position and
use the seat belt.
Ensure that the seat plate is secured with the
seat latch.
WARNING
You have no rollover protection when the roll
bar is in the down position.
• Lower the roll bar only when necessary.
• Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar
is in the down position.
• Drive slowly and carefully.
• Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance
permits.
• Check carefully for overhead clearances
(i.e., branches, doorways, electrical wires)
before driving under any objects and do
not contact them.
1. To lower the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotters,
push the roll bar forward against the springs,
and remove the 2 pins
1. Pin
2. Hairpin cotter
2. Lower the roll bar to the down position
21).
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(Figure
21).
Figure 21
3. Roll bar (raised position)
4. Roll bar (lowered position)
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