Simplicity 2690444, 2690445, 5100723 STORAGE, RAISE & LOWER THE ROLL BAR, animals, C. Roll Bar, D. Rubber St p, B. Retainer Pin, A. Hair Pin Clip, To lower the roll bar:, To raise the roll bar:

Operation

RAISE & LOWER THE ROLL BAR

WARNING

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM ROLL OVER:Keep roll bar in the raised position and use seat belt.THERE IS NO ROLL OVER PROTECTION WHEN THE ROLL BAR IS DOWNLower the roll bar only when necessary and NEVER remove it.

Do NOT use seat belt when the roll bar is down. Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits. Do NOT jump off if mower tips.

Check for overhead clearances before driving under any objects. Do not allow roll bar to contact low overhanging obstacles such as tree branches and guide wires.

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Operation

To lower the roll bar:				Figure 9. Raise & Lower the Roll Bar
				A. Hair Pin Clip
STORAGE		Reproduction
1.	Pull the hair pin clips (A, Figure 9) out of the			B. Retainer Pin
	retainer pins (B).			C. Roll Bar
2.	Push or pull the top of the roll bar (C) forward			D. Rubber St p
	against the rubber stops (D) and remove the
	retainer pins (B).
3.	Lower the roll bar and reinstall the retainer pins
	and hair pin clips to secure the roll bar in the
	down position (see insert, Figure 10).
To raise the roll bar:
1.	Pull the hair pin clips (A) out of the retainer pins
	(B) and remove the retainer pins.
2.	Raise the roll bar (C) until the rubber sto		s (D)
	contact the upright tubes.
3.	Push or pull the top of the roll bar forward against
	the rubber stops and reinstall the tain		pins and
	hair pin clips to secure the roll bar in the raised
	position.

• Perform engine maintenance and storage measures listed in the engine owner’s manual.

WARNING	This includes draining the fuel system, or adding
Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed,	stabilizer to the fuel (do not store a fueled unit in
	an enclosed structure - see warning).
poorly ventilated structure. Fuel vapors can
	• Battery life will be increased if it is removed, put in
travel to an ignition source (such as a furnace,
water heater, etc.) and cause an explosion.	a cool, dry place and fully charged about once a
Fuel vapor is also toxic to humans and	month. If the battery is left in the unit, disconnect
animals.	the negative cable.
Before toy store your unit for the off-season, read the	Before starting the unit after is has been stored:
Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety	• Check all fluid levels. Check all maintenance
Rules section, then perform the following steps:	items.
• Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, &	• Perform all recommended checks and procedures
	found in the engine owner’s manual.
remove the key.
	• Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes
	before use.
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