Gravely 992261 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 17

ROLLOVER PROTECTION
STRUCTURE (ROPS)
Frequently inspect ROPS and seat belt for
damage or loose hardware.
Use extreme care when working close to
fences, ditches, or on hills.
Check overhead clearance carefully before
driving under any objects.
ALWAYS wear seat belt while operating the
unit with the ROPS in the upright position.
Do not wear a seat belt while operating the
unit with the center bar in the lowered
position.
IMPORTANT: Do not weld, cut, drill or modify
ROPS in any manner unless instructed by the
manufacturer.
Lower Center Bar
(Figure 5)
WARNING: Lower the center bar
only when necessary to drive
under an object. There is no
rollover protection with the center
bar in the down position.
1. Loosen but do not remove the two anti-
rattle knobs on the front of the hinge
plate.
2. Remove the two hair pins and then
remove the ROPS lock pins from the
hinge plate.
3. Lower the center bar into down position.
4. Install the ROPS lock pins in the hinge
plate and secure with the hair pins.
Raise Center Bar
(Figure 5)
1. Remove the two hair pins and then
remove the ROPS lock pins from the
hinge plate.
2. Raise the center bar into up position.
3. Install the ROPS lock pins in the hinge
plate and secure with the hair pins.
4. Tighten anti-rattle knobs until threads
place tension on upper bar. Do not
overtighten.
NOTICE: Return the center bar to the raised
position when clear of obstacles.
Raised
Position
1
Lowered
Position
1. Lock Pin
Parking Brake Interlock System
With the parking brake engaged, the steering
levers must be locked in neutral.
With the parking brake disengaged, the
engine must not start and the engine must
shut off if the operator lifts from the seat.
Steering Levers
A
C
The steering levers control speed and
direction. In addition, they will stop the unit.
A. For reverse travel, pull both steering
control levers backward.
B. For straight forward travel, push both
steering control levers forward.
C. To turn left, pull the left back or push
the right steering control lever forward
or a combination of both.
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Figure 5
B
D