Optional Roll-Over Protection System (Rops) - Walker MBSY Operator's Manual

Operating Instructions

Optional Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS)

The ROPS may offer enhanced operator
protection in the event of a roll-over type
accident, but only if used correctly. Fail-
ure to comply with the following ROPS
instructions can result in serious injury or
death if a roll-over occurs.
understand the following ROPS instruc-
tions before operating the machine.
•
Keep the ROPS roll bar in the upright and locked
position when operating the machine.
○ Always use the seat belt when the ROPS roll
bar is in the upright position.
○ Make sure that the seat belt can be released
quickly in the event of an emergency.
○ Make sure that the mower body hold-down
latch is engaged.
•
Lower the ROPS roll bar only when absolutely
necessary for overhead clearance reasons.
○ Never use the seat belt if the ROPS roll bar is
not in the fully upright and locked position.
○ Never lower the ROPS roll bar when operat-
ing in areas where there are slopes, drop offs,
or other roll-over hazards.
○ Be aware there is no roll-over protection
when the roll bar is lowered.
○ Raise and lock the ROPS roll bar as soon as
overhead clearance permits.
•
Check for overhead clearance (i.e. branches,
doorways, electrical wires) before driving under any
objects and be careful to avoid contact.
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To Lower the ROPS Roll Bar:
1. Loosen the two (2) tension knobs.
2. Remove the two (2) hitch pins.
3. Remove the two (2) locking pins.
4. Lower the roll bar.
5. Replace the locking pins and secure them with
the hitch pins.
To Raise and Lock the ROPS Roll Bar:
1. Remove the two (2) hitch pins.
2. Remove the two (2) locking pins.
3. Raise the roll bar to the upright position.
4. Install the two (2) locking pins and secure them
with the two (2) hitch pins.
5. Tighten the two (2) tension knobs to prevent the
roll bar from rattling.
Locking
Pin
Tension
Knobs
Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS)
Hitch
Pins
Locking
Pin
31