Using The Rollover-Protection System; (Rops); Think Safety First - Toro 74960 Operator's Manual

Using the
Rollover-Protection System

(ROPS)

WARNING
To avoid injury or death from rollover: keep
the roll bar in the fully raised, locked position
and use the seat belt.
Ensure that the seat is secured to the
machine.
WARNING
There is no rollover 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.
• Drive slowly and carefully.
• Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance
permits.
• Check carefully for overhead clearances
(i.e., branches, doorways, electrical wires)
before driving under any objects, and do
not contact them.
Important:
Ensure that the seat is secured to
the machine.
1. To lower the roll bar, apply forward pressure to
the upper part of the roll bar.
2. Pull both knobs out and rotate them 90 degrees
so they are not engaged
3. Lower the roll bar to the down position
8).
(Figure 8).
(Figure
1. ROPS knob
2. Pull the ROPS knob out
and rotate it 90 degrees.
4. To raise the roll bar, raise the roll bar to the
operate position and rotate the knobs so that
they move partially into the grooves
5. Raise the roll bar to the full upright position while
pushing on the upper roll bar so that the pins
snap into position when the holes align with the
pins (Figure 8).
6. Push on the roll bar and ensure that both pins
are engaged.
Important:
Always use the seat belt with the roll
bar in the raised position.

Think Safety First

Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help
you or bystanders avoid injury.
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Figure 8
3. Roll bar in the upright
position
4. Roll bar in the folded
position
(Figure
g008943
8).