Front-Mounted Weight Frame; Roll-Over Protective Structure (Rops) - MASSEY FERGUSON 410 Operators Instruction Book

Operation
Front-mounted weight frame (if fitted)
The front-mounted weight frame (Fig. 76) is bolted
to the front support casting. A maximum of eight 27
kg (60 lb) weights can be fitted. A towing hitch hole
and pin are provided in the open center of the frame.
Attaching the weights
1. Hook the top of the weight over the weight frame
with the base of the weight tilted outwards. Lower
the weight.
2. Secure the weight in place with the bolt.

Roll-over protective structure (ROPS)

The ROPS frame is designed to give protection to
the driver in the event of a roll-over. The 'fold-down'
frame can be folded down for transport on a truck,
or the tractor functionally used with the frame down
for low clearance situations such as orchards,
vineyards, barns and chicken houses etc. When the
ROPS frame is in the lowered position the seat belt
must NOT be worn. Drive with extra care. In this
position roll over protection is not provided. The
ROPS frame MUST be maintained in its fully raised
position at all times unless practical operations of
the tractor dictates otherwise as described above.
After raising the ROPS frame into its fully erected
position, lock it immediately. The seatbelt MUST be
worn. If the ROPS frame is damaged during operation:
DO NOT - weld, drill, bend or straighten.
DO NOT - use the tractor with a damaged frame.
Also observe the following:
DO NOT - attach chains, ropes or cables to the ROPS
frame for pulling purposes, always pull from the tractor
drawbar.
DO - ensure that the frame is securely fastened to
the tractor.
DO - ensure that all components are in correct working
order in order to provide the intended protection.
DO - use only original Massey Ferguson supplied
parts to maintain structural integrity.
WARNING: The following additional
safety precautions must be strictly
observed:
*Use a seat belt at all times unless the frame
is down, and keep it snugly adjusted.
*If the tractor is overturning, hold on to the
steering wheel. DO NOT attempt to jump clear.
If the ROPS frame is down, abandon the tractor
immediately.
*Ensure that the safety signs are located on
the frame at all times and that their instructions
are observed.
*If a sun canopy is fitted, it does not provide
the operator with protection from falling objects.
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Fig. 76
Fig. 77
Field fold-down ROPS frame
To fold down and erect the frame (Fig. 77) proceed
as follows:
1. Remove the two lynch-pins.
2. Hold the frame steady and withdraw both locking
pins.
3. Using extreme care (the upper frame is heavy)
and standing to one side, fold the frame down to
the rear. DO NOT let it fall freely.
4. DO NOT allow the frame to strike any parts of the
tractor; for example, rear work light, top link etc.
5. To erect the frame, reverse the procedure ensuring
that your hands are kept away from hinged parts.
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