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SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4-5
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OPERATION
3. SKID STEER REQUIREMENTS
Skid Steer Requirements and Capabilities
• ASABE approved Roll-Over Operator Protective Structure and Seatbelt.
• Operator Protective Door .................Contact authorized skid steer dealer for equipping unit with
operator protective door.
• Skid Steer Warning Equipment ........Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, proper lighting
• Hitch .................................................Universal Mount, Quick Hitch
• Front Auxiliary Hydraulics.................Mower drive motors must be matched with the hydraulic output
capacity of the skid steer
• Unit Weight 1500 lbs. .......................Skid Steer must be rated for this weight.
3.1 ROPS and Seat Belt
The power unit must be equipped with a Roll-Over-Protective-Structure (ROPS) and seat belt to protect the
operator from falling off the power unit, especially during a roll over where the driver could be crushed and
killed. Only operate the power unit with the ROPS in the raised position and seat belt fastened. Power units
not equipped with a ROPS and seat belt should have these life saving features installed by an authorized
dealer. OPS-UPI- 0003
Operate this Equipment only with a Power Unit equipped with an
approved operator Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS). Always
wear seat belts. Serious injury or even death could result from falling
off the Power Unit--particularly during a turnover when the operator
could be pinned under the Operator Protective Structure.
(SPU-14)
3.2 Operator Protective Door
The skid steer must be equipped with an
Operator Front Protective Door. Serious injury
or death can result from a thrown object hitting
an unprotected operator. Contact the skid steer
manufacturer or an authorized dealer for this
protective feature. OPS-SS-0017