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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Rollover Protection Structure (ROPS)
The ROPS, like any other safety device, must be periodically inspected
for damage caused by normal machine use, misuse, age, modifications
or rollovers. Inspection of the ROPS requires an understanding of the
significance of issues like structural corrosion, cracks and deformation.
When in doubt, remove the ROPS from service and see your Polaris
dealer for assistance.
The ROPS is unusable if any of the following conditions are
evident:
S Permanent deformation or twisting
S Missing, damaged or loose mounting hardware
S Heavily weathered or torn rubber isolators
S Mounting hardware that i s of a grade lesser than specified
S Any cracks in the structure (structural members and/or welds)
S Significant corrosion
S Modifications (unauthorized welds or holes)
S Missing or unreadable ROPS label
S Applicable ROPS/machine model not specified on the ROPS label
S Machine GVW (including attachments, restrained payload, fuel and
operator) in excess of the maximum weight specified on the ROPS
label
S Missing, damaged or unusable seatbelts
S Any unauthorized repair
S Incomplete or improper i nstallation
WARNING
Operating a Polaris UTV with a damaged or defective Rollover
Protection Structure (ROPS) can result in serious injury or death
to the operator and/or passenger in the event of a rollover.
Inspect the ROPS as outlined in the Owner’s Manual and see
your Polaris dealer for assistance or needed repairs.
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