Safety Rules & Information
• BEFORE FIRST TIME USE - Inspect the ROLL BAR structure and mounting hardware for:
1) Check to make sure the machine GVW (Gross

ROLL BAR INSTRUCTIONS

For models equipped with factory-installed Roll Over

Protection System (ROPS).

WARNING

 

Vehicle Weight), including attachments,

 

restrained payload, fuel and operator, is not in

In order to avoid serious injury or death from

 

excess of the maximum weight specified on

 

the ROLL BAR label.

roll over, it is important to follow the warnings

 

 

 

 

listed below.

2)

Make sure there isn’t any missing, damaged,

 

 

or loose mounting hardware.

OPERATIONAL WARNINGS

3)

Make sure the ROLL BAR has been correctly

 

and completely installed.

• Always use the seat belt when the roll bar is in the

 

• EVERY 100 HOURS - Inspect the ROLL BAR

raised position.

• Never use the seat belt when the roll bar is in the

structure and mounting hardware for:

down position.

1)

Any cracks in the structure (structural

• Remember there is no roll over protection when

the roll bar is in the down position so it is very

 

members and/or welds).

important to always keep the roll bar in the raised

2)

Significant corrosion on any part of the ROLL

position whenever possible.

• Lower the roll bar to the down position only when

 

BAR structure or hardware.

it is absolutely necessary.

3)

Missing, damaged, or loose mounting

• Check for overhead clearances before driving

 

hardware.

 

under any objects. Do not allow roll bar to contact

 

 

low overhanging obstacles such as tree branches

4)

Mounting hardware that is of a grade lesser

and guide wires.

 

than spec f ed.

• Never remove the roll bar from the vehicle.

 

• Do not exceed the machine weight rating of the

5) Mach ne GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight),

roll bar.

 

in luding a

achments, restrained payload, fuel

• Read and follow all of the instructions shown

 

below regarding the inspection and main enance

 

and operator, in excess of the maximum weight

of the roll bar structure and the seat belt.

 

spe ified on the ROLL BAR label.

WARNING

6)

Any modifications that have been made, such

 

as unauthorized welds and holes.

Failure to properly inspect and maintain the

7)

Any permanent deformation or twisting of the

ROLL BAR protective structure can cause

 

ROLL BAR structure.

serious injury or death.

8)

That the ROLL BAR label is still in place and is

 

INSPECTION OF THE ROLL BAR PROTECTIVE

 

readable.

 

9)

That the ROLL BAR on-product warning labels

STRUCTURE

 

are still

the ROLL BAR and are readable.

A ROLL BAR, like any other safety device, needs to be

 

 

 

 

periodically inspected to verify that the integrity of the

• If there is any doubt as to the condition of the

device has not been compromised through normal

ROLL BAR, remove the machine from service and

 

contact your dealer for assistance.

machine use, misuse, age degradation,Reproductionmodifications, or a roll over.

To maintain operator roll over protection and roll bar effectiveness:

•If a ROLL BAR becomes damaged for any reason, such as a collision, roll over or impact, the ROLL BAR must be replaced. Small undetectable cracks can reduce the effectiveness of the ROLL BAR. Never weld, straighten, or repair the ROLL BAR.

•Never alter the ROLL BAR by welding anything to it or by drilling additional holes.

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