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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 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.
Lowering the Roll Bar
Important:
Lower the roll bar only when
absolutely necessary.
1.
Remove the hairpin cotters and remove the 2
pins
(Figure
9).
2.
Lower the roll bar to the down position
8).
Note:
There are 2 down positions; refer to
Figure
8.
3.
Install the 2 pins and secure them with the
hairpin cotters
(Figure
(Figure
9).
1. Full-down position
Raising the Roll Bar
Important:
Always use the seat belt with the roll
bar in the raised position.
1.
Remove the hairpin cotters and remove the 2
pins
(Figure
9).
2.
Raise the roll bar to the upright position, install
the 2 pins, and secure them with the hairpin
cotters
(Figure
1. Roll bar
2. Raised position
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Figure 8
2. Down position with the
bagger installed
9).
Figure 9
3. Pin
4. Hairpin cotter
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