Scag Power Equipment Patriot SPZ52H-22FX Operator's Manual page 11

Section 2
Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary.
1. To lower the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotter pins
and remove the two (2) lock pins. See Figure 2-2.
2. Lower the roll bar to the down position.
3. To raise the roll bar, lift the bar to the upright
position.
Install the two (2) lock pins through the hole, secure with
the two (2) hairpin cotter pins. See Figure 2-2.
UPRIGHT AND
LOCKED POSITION
Figure 2-1. Foldable Roll-Over Protection System
LOCK PIN
Figure 2-2. ROPS Hinge
The potential exposure of the seat belt to severe
environmental conditions make it crucial to inspect the
seat belt system regularly.
It is recommended that the seat belt be inspected on a
daily basis for signs of damage. Any seat belt system that
shows cuts, fraying, extreme or unusual wear, significant
discoloration due to UV exposure, dirt or stiffness, abrasion
to the seat belt webbing, or damage to the buckle, latch
plate, hardware or any other obvious problem should be
replaced immediately.
1. Check the full length of the seat belt webbing for
2. Check the seat belt webbing in areas exposed to
3. Check the buckle and latch for proper operation
2015 SPZ ROPS folded
HAIR PIN
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WARNING
Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat
belt can cause serious injury or loss of life.
cuts, wear, fraying, dirt and stiffness. See Figure 2-3.
ultra violet rays from the sun or extreme dust or
dirt. If the original color of the webbing in these
areas is extremely faded and/or is packed with dirt,
the physical strength of this webbing may have
deteriorated. If this condition exists, replace the seat
belt system.
and determine if the latch plate is excessively worn,
deformed, or if the buckle is damaged or cracked.
See Figure 2-3.
INSPECT WEBBING
Figure 2-3. Seat Belt Inspection
Figure 2-4. Slope Angle Graph
INSPECT BUCKLE
& LATCH
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20
o
15
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10
5 o
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