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Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Using the Rollover Protection
System (ROPS)
Warning
To avoid injury or death from rollover: keep the
roll bar in the 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 (i.e.
branches, doorways, electrical wires) before
driving under any objects and do not contact
them.
• Lower roll bar slowly so damage to hood does
not occur.
Important
Lower the roll bar only when absolutely
necessary.
1. To lower the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotter pins and
remove the two pins (Fig. 24).
2. Lower the the roll bar to the down position.
3. Install the two pins and secure them with the hairpin
cotter pins (Fig. 24).
Important
Always use the seat belt with the roll bar in
the raised position.
4. To raise the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotter pins and
remove the two pins (Fig. 24).
5. Raise the roll bar to the upright position and install the
two pins and secure them with the hairpin cotter pins
(Fig. 24).
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1. Roll bar
2. Pin
Starting/Stopping the Engine
1. Ensure parking brake is set, PTO switch is in OFF
position and lift lever is in TRANSPORT or FLOAT
position. Remove foot from traction pedal and insure it
is in neutral.
2. Pull choke to full choke position and move throttle
control to SLOW position.
3. Turn key in ignition switch to START position. Release
key immediately when engine starts and allow it to
return to RUN position. Regulate choke to keep engine
running smoothly.
Note: Do not run starter motor more than 20 seconds at a
time or premature starter failure may result. If engine fails
to start after 20 seconds, turn key to OFF position, recheck
controls and procedures, wait 10 additional seconds and
repeat starter operation.
4. When engine is started for the first time, or after engine
oil change, or overhaul of engine, transmission or axle,
operate the machine in forward and reverse for one to
two minutes. Also operate the lift lever and PTO lever
to assure proper operation of all parts. Turn power
steering wheel to the left and right to check steering
response. Then shut engine off and check fluid levels,
check for oil leaks, loose parts and any other noticeable
malfunctions.
Caution
• Shut engine off and wait for all moving parts to
stop before checking for oil leaks, loose parts or
other malfunctions.
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Figure 24
3. Hairpin cotter pin
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