Operator Safety

 

 

 

 

leaks. Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections

 

To maintain operator roll over protection and roll bar

are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in

 

effectiveness:

good condition before applying pressure to the

 

• If a ROLL BAR becomes damaged for any reason,

system. If leaks occur, have the unit serviced

 

 

such as a collision, roll over or impact, the ROLL

immediately by your authorized dealer.

 

 

BAR must be replaced. Small undetectable

26. WARNING: Stored energy device. Improper

 

 

cracks can reduce the effectiveness of the ROLL

release of springs can result in serious personal

 

 

BAR. Never weld, straighten, or repair the ROLL

injury. Springs should be removed by an

 

 

BAR.

authorized technician.

 

 

 

 

• Never alter the ROLL BAR by welding anything to

27. Models equipped with an engine radiator:

 

 

it or by drilling additional holes.

WARNING: Stored energy device. To prevent

 

 

• BEFORE FIRST TIME USE - Inspect the ROLL

serious bodily injury from hot coolant or steam

 

 

BAR structure and mounting hardware for:

blow-out, never attempt to remove the radiator

 

 

 

 

 

cap while the engine is running. Stop the engine

1)

Check to make sure the machine GVW (Gross

and wait until it is cool. Even then, use extreme

 

 

 

Vehicle Weight), including attachments,

care when removing the cap.

 

 

 

 

 

 

restrained payload, fuel and operator, is not

 

 

 

 

ROLL BAR INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

in excess of the maximum weight specified on

 

 

the ROLL BAR label.

For models equipped with factory-installed Roll Over

 

2)

Make sure there isn’t any missing, damaged,

Protection System (ROPS).

 

 

 

 

 

or loose mounting hardware.

WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

3)

Make sure the ROLL BAR has been correctly

In order to avoid serious injury or death from

 

 

and completely installed.

 

Reproduction7) Any permanent deformation or twisting of the

roll over, it is important to follow the warnings

 

• EVERY 100 HOURS - I spect the ROLL BAR

listed below.

 

 

st ucture and mou ti g hardware for:

OPERATIONAL WARNINGS

 

 

1)

Any cracks n the structure (structural members

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

 

and/or welds).

raised position.

 

 

 

 

 

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

2)

Signifi ant corrosion on any part of the ROLL

down position.

 

for

BAR stru ture or hardware.

• Remember there is no roll over protecti n when

 

 

 

 

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

 

3)

Missing, damaged, or loose mounting

important to always keep the roll bar in the raised

 

hardware

position whenever possible.

 

 

 

 

 

• Lower the roll bar to the down position only when

4)

Mounting hardware that is of a grade lesser

it is absolutely necessary.

Not

 

than specified.

• Check for overhead clearances before driving

 

 

 

 

under any objects. Do not allow roll bar to contact

5)

Machine GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight),

low overhanging obstacles such as tree branches

 

including attachments, restrained payload,

and guide wires.

 

 

 

 

 

 

fuel and operator, in excess of the maximum

• Never remove the roll bar from the v hicle.

 

 

 

 

weight specified on the ROLL BAR label.

• Do not exceed the machine weight rating of the

 

 

roll bar.

 

 

6)

Any modifications that have been made, such

• Read and follow all of the instructions shown

 

 

 

as unauthorized welds and holes.

below regarding the inspection and maintenance

 

 

of the roll bar structure and the seat belt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROLL BAR structure.

INSPECTION OF THE ROLL BAR PROTECTIVE

 

8)

That the ROLL BAR label is still in place and is

STRUCTURE

 

 

 

readable.

WARNING

 

 

9)

That the ROLL BAR on-product warning labels

Failure to properly inspect and maintain the

 

 

are still on the ROLL BAR and are readable.

 

 

 

 

ROLL BAR protective structure can cause

 

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

serious injury or death.

 

 

ROLL BAR, remove the machine from service and

 

 

 

contact your dealer for assistance.

A ROLL BAR, like any other safety device, needs to be periodically inspected to verify that the integrity of the device has not been compromised through normal machine use, misuse, age degradation, modifications, or a roll over.

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