Hustler Turf 927558 - Manual (Page 20)

WARNING: Always wear your seat belt unless the tractor is
not equipped with a ROPS or if the ROPS is folded down. In
this case, the seat belt should never be worn.
WARNING: To minimize chance of injury or death from
rollover: keep ROPS in the raised and locked position
and use the seat belt.
Never operate machine on a slope with the ROPS folded
down (lowered position).
There is no roll over protection when the ROPS is in the
lowered position.
Lower the ROPS only when absolutely necessary. Drive
slowly and carefully. Raise the ROPS as soon as
clearance permits. Read and follow slope operation
instructions and warnings.
Do not wear seat belt when the ROPS is in the lowered
position.
WARNING: Always pull from the tractor hitch. Do not
attach chains or ropes to the ROPS for pulling purposes, as
the machine can tip backwards.
Always fasten seat belt during operation of the machine (mower
equipped with ROPS in “raised/up” position).
Inspect the area to be mowed for proper overhead clearance (tree limbs,
guy wires, doorways, etc)
Do not contact any overhead object with the ROPS.
Inspect the seat belt system (all seat, seat belt parts, seat pan and seat
pan latch) daily prior to mowing for signs of any damage. These parts
should be replaced if any parts indicate signs of:
1. cuts
2. fraying
3. extreme or unusual wear
4. significant discoloration due to UV exposure
5. dirt or stiffness
6. abrasion to the seat belt webbing
7. damage to the buckle, latch plate or hardware.
8. or any other problem
If the seat belt is to be cleaned, use soap and water. Do not use carbon
tetrachloride, naphtha, etc., as these will weaken the webbing. For the same
reason, do not bleach or dye the webbing. Replace seat belt if worn or
damaged.
Possible damage to the ROPS
If the unit has rolled over or the ROPS has been in some other type of
accident (such as hitting an overhead object during transport), the ROPS
must be replaced to retain the best protection.
Following an accident, check the ROPS, the operator’s seat, and the
seat belt and seat belt mountings for possible damage, Before operating the
machine, replace all damaged parts.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to weld or straighten the ROPS.
WARNING: If the ROPS or cab is removed or replaced,
make sure that the proper hardware is used and the
recommended torque values are applied to the attaching
bolts.
Figure 3-13
ROPS post
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Figure 3-11
Figure 3-12
ROPS mounting bolt
ROPS post
ROPS
mounting
bolt
ROPS post
Hustler Z/Super Z shown
Hustler Z Shibaura Diesel shown
Hustler ATZ shown
.500-13 x 1.750 bolt
.625-11 x 2.00 bolt