Breaking In A New Machine; Using The Rollover Protection System (Rops); Think Safety First - Toro 74143 Operator's Manual

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 the seat is secured to the machine.
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 (i.e.
branches, doorways, electrical wires) before
driving under any objects and do not contact
them.
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 7).
3. Lower the roll bar to the down position (Figure 7).
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 7).
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
7). 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.

Think Safety First

Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the safety
section. Knowing this information could help you or
bystanders avoid injury.
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Figure 7
3. Roll bar in the upright
position
4. Roll bar in the folded
position