Rollover Protection System (Rops) Safety; Machines With A Foldable Roll Bar - Toro Reelmaster 7000-D Operator's Manual

• Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas. Exhaust gasses contain carbon
monoxide, which is lethal if inhaled.
• Do not leave a running machine unattended.
• Before you leave the operator's position, do the following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage and lower the cutting units.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all movement to stop.
– Allow the machine to cool before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
• Operate the machine only in good visibility and appropriate weather conditions. Do not
operate the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
• Use the cruise control (if equipped) only when you can operate the machine in an open,
flat area that is free from obstacles and where the machine can move at a constant
speed without interruption.

Rollover Protection System (ROPS) Safety

• Do not remove any of the ROPS components from the machine.
• Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you can release it quickly in an emergency.
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Check carefully for overhead obstructions and do not contact them.
• Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by thoroughly inspecting it periodically for
damage and keeping all the mounting fasteners tight.
• Replace all damaged ROPS components. Do not repair or alter them.

Machines with a Foldable Roll Bar

• Always use the seat belt with the roll bar in the raised position.
• The ROPS is an integral safety device. Keep a folding roll bar in the raised and locked
position, and use the seat belt when operating the machine with the roll bar in the raised
position.
• Lower a folding roll bar temporarily only when necessary. Do not wear the seat belt when
the roll bar is folded down.
• Be aware that there is no rollover protection when a folded roll bar is in the down
position.
• Check the area that you will be mowing and never fold down a folding roll bar in areas
where there are slopes, drop-offs, or water.
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