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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

5. ROPS (ROLL OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES)

ROLL OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES (ROPS) USE OF THE TRACTOR WITH
THE ROPS LOWERED CAN
TYM tractors are equipped with a DANGER CAUSE FATAL INJURIES
frame for the protection of opera- As the ROPS frame or cab togeth-
tors. • For ROPS frames to be effec- er with the seat belt was designed to
In the case of cab tractors the frame tive and protect the operator, meet certain standards, they must be
is incorporated in the cab structure. the seat belt provided must maintained in good order and condi-
be worn in order to keep
The objective of the frame or cab operators within the ROPS tion. To achieve this objective, both
structure is to protect the operator in protected area in the event of the structure and the seat belt should
the event of a roll over a roll over. Failure to use the be inspected on a regular basis. (Ev-
and they are designed to support seat belt can still cause seri- ery time the tractor is serviced)
the entire weight of the tractor in ous injury or death. In the event that the seat belt is
that event. On some models the ROPS frame damaged or frayed, it should be re-
Each TYM ROPS frame or cab has a fold down feature, which can placed and in the event that the
structure is designed and has been ROPS frame or any part of the
tested to meet industry and or gov- be used to enter low buildings etc. mounting structure is damaged or
ernment standards. Take care when lowering the upper cracked, the faulty component must
Included in these tests were all section of the ROPS frame and take be replaced with a new unit. Such a
unit must meet all of the test criteria
mounting bases and bolts or other extreme care while driving the tractor of the original unit. Fitment of an in-
fasteners. with the ROPS frame lowered. ferior item or items affects the certi-
Do not wear the seat belt with fication of the entire ROPS structure
the ROPS lowered and please and the effectiveness of the struc-
remember that the fold down facility ture in the event of an accident.
is for special circumstances only and Drilling or welding of the ROPS
must not be lowered for general use. structure is forbidden.
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