W ARNING
There is no rollover protection when the roll
bar is lowered.
• Do not operate the machine on uneven
ground or on a hill side with a lowered roll
bar .
• Lower the roll bar only when absolutely
necessary .
• Do not wear the seat belt when the roll bar
is lowered.
• Drive slowly and carefully .
• Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance
permits.
• Check carefully for overhead clearances
(e.g., branches, doorways, or electrical
wires) before driving under any objects
and do not contact them.
Lowering the Roll Bar
Important: Lower the roll bar only when
absolutely necessary .
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, lower the cutting unit, shut of f the
engine, and remove the key .
2. Remove the cotter pins and pins from the roll
bar ( Figure 33 ).
3. Lower the roll bar and secure it in place with the
pins and cotter pins ( Figure 33 ).
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Figure 33
Raising the Roll Bar
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, lower the cutting unit, shut of f the
engine, and remove the key from the key switch.
2. Remove the cotter pins and pins from the roll
bar ( Figure 34 ).
3. Raise the roll bar and secure it in place with the
pins and cotter pins ( Figure 34 ).
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