Folding Rops - Jacobsen LF550-H-T4F Safety, Operation And Maintenance Manual

9 MAINTENANCE

9.18 FOLDING ROPS ___________________________________________________________

A folding Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) is included with this mower. Inspect the ROPS periodically for loose
hardware or damage.
Keep the ROPS hardware correctly fastened. Do not do welding operations, drill, change or bend the ROPS.
Replace damaged ROPS. Do not try to correct a damaged ROPS.
Every 400 hours, inspect the seat, seat belt, ROPS mounting hardware and ROPS frame for damage. Replace all
damaged parts immediately. All replacement parts for the ROPS must be as specified in the Parts Manual.
Check and torque all ROPS hardware every 100 hours.
Only operate the mower with the ROPS in the folded position on flat and level surfaces. Do not operate the mower with
the ROPS in the folded position on the slopes, near sharp edges or near water. There is no roll over protection with
the ROPS in the folded position.
Folding the ROPS.
a Remove the hair pin and ROPS pin from both sides of the ROPS.
b Fold the ROPS toward the mower hood.
c Assemble the ROPS pin and hair pin to lock the ROPS in the folded
position. Never wear the seat belt with the ROPS in the folded
position.
To prevent injury when you fold the ROPS, use caution to prevent your
fingers crushed between moving and rigid parts of the ROPS.
Always wear the set belt with the ROPS frame in the vertical and locked
position.
Never wear the seat belt with the ROPS in the folded position.
To prevent damage to the ROPS or the mower hood, do not operate the mower without the ROPS frame locked in
the vertical or folded position.
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Hair Pin
Vertical Position
Hair Pin
Folded Position
ROPS
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