Section 2

2.5 ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM

WARNING:

Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position and the seat belt securely fastened during operation. Failure to do so could cause serious injury or loss of life.

This mower has been designed for good traction and stability under normal mowing conditions. However, caution must be used when traveling on slopes, especially when the grass is wet. Do not mow on wet grass. Wet grass reduces traction and steering control.

Any or all parts of the Roll-Over Protection System MUST NOT be removed. Failure to adhere to this guideline could result in injury or death.

WARNING:

There is no roll-over 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.

ALWAYS wear seat belt when roll bar is in the up position.

Operate the machine smoothly, no sudden turns, starts or stops.

Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.

Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary.

1.To lower the roll bar, loosen the tension knob on both the left hand and right hand bar. See Figure 2-1.

2.Remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the (2) two lock pins. See Figure 2-2.

3.Lower the roll bar to the down position.

4.Attach the seat belt to the retainer brackets as shown in Figure 2-3, page 8. The seat belt should only be attached to the retainer brackets when the roll bar is in the down position.

5.To raise the roll bar, lift the bar to the upright position.

6.Install the two (2) lock pins through the hole, secure with the two (2) hairpin cotter pins and tighten the tension knobs. See Figure 2-2. Remove the seat belt from the retainer brackets.

UPRIGHT AND

LOCKED POSITION

TENSION

KNOBS

Figure 2-1 Foldable Roll-Over Protection System

HAIR PIN

Check the area carefully before mowing for proper overhead clearance (i.e. branches, doorways, etc.).

DO NOT contact any overhead object with the roll bar.

LOCK PIN

TENSION KNOB

Figure 2-2 ROPS Hinge

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Briggs & Stratton SZC operating instructions ROLL-OVER Protection System, Foldable Roll-Over Protection System