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Checking the Engine-Oil
Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to
Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page
Breaking in a New Machine
New engines take time to develop full power. Mower
decks and drive systems have higher friction when
new, placing additional load on the engine. Allow
40 to 50 hours of break-in time for new machines to
develop full power and best performance.
Using the Rollover
Protection System (ROPS)
WARNING
To avoid injury or death from rollover, keep
the roll bar in the fully raised locked position
and use the seat belt.
Ensure that the rear part of the seat is secured
with the seat latch.
WARNING
There is no rollover protection when the roll
bar is in the down position.
• Lower the roll bar only when absolutely
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
(e.g., branches, doorways, electrical wires)
before driving under any objects and do
not contact them.
Important:
Lower the roll bar only when
absolutely necessary.
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 that
they are not engaged
3.
Lower the roll bar to the folded position
8).
40).
(Figure
8).
(Figure
1. ROPS knob
2. Pull ROPS knob out and
rotate 90 degrees
4.
To raise the roll bar, raise the roll bar towards
the upright position and rotate the knobs so that
they move partially into the grooves
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
(Figure
8). Push on the roll bar and ensure
that both pins are engaged.
Important:
Always use the seat belt with the
roll bar in the fully raised position.
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Figure 8
3. Roll bar in the upright
position
4. Roll bar in the folded
position
(Figure
g008943
8).
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