warning - Scag Power Equipment

Section 22.5 ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEMLower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary.WARNING:Keep the roll bar in the raised and lockedposition and the seat belt securely fastenedduring operation. Failure to do so couldcause serious injury or loss of life.1. To lower the roll bar, loosen the tension knob on boththe left hand and right hand bar. See Figure 2-1.2. Remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the (2) twolock pins. See Figure 2-2.3. Lower the roll bar to the down position.This mower has been designed for good traction andstability under normal mowing conditions. However,caution must be used when traveling on slopes, especiallywhen the grass is wet. Do not mow on wet grass. Wetgrass reduces traction and steering control.Any or all parts of the Roll-Over Protection SystemMUST NOT be removed. Failure to adhere to thisguideline could result in injury or death.4. To raise the roll bar, lift the bar to the upright position.5. Install the (2) two lock pins through the hole, securewith the (2) two hairpin cotter pins and tighten thetension knobs. See Figure 2-2. Remove the seat beltfrom the retainer brackets.UPRIGHT ANDLOCKED POSITIONWARNING:There is no roll-over protection when the roll bar isin the down position.Lower the roll bar only when absolutelynecessary.TENSIONKNOBSRaise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.DO NOT wear the seat belt when the roll bar isin the down position.Figure 2-1 Foldable Roll-Over Protection SystemALWAYS wear seat belt when roll bar is in theup position.Operate the machine smoothly, no sudden turns,starts or stops.LOCK PINHAIR PINTENSIONKNOBCheck the area carefully before mowing for properoverhead clearance (i.e. branches, doorways, etc.).Figure 2-2 ROPS HingeDO NOT contact any overhead object with the rollbar.7