Simplicity ZT4000 Series - Manual (Page 6)

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Operator Safety
Roll Bar Use
Keep the roll bar in the raised position and fasten the seat
belt. There is no roll over protection when the roll bar is
down! Do not jump off if the mower tips (it is safer to be
secured by the seat belt with the roll bar raised.)
Lower the roll bar only when necessary (such as to
temporarily clear a low overhanging obstacle) and NEVER
remove it. Do NOT use the seat belt when the roll bar is
down. Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.
Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water
Retaining walls and drop-offs around steps and water
are a common hazard. Give yourself a minimum of two
mower widths of clearance around these hazards and
hand-trim with a walk behind mower or string trimmer.
Wheels dropping over retaining walls, edges, ditches,
embankments, or into water can cause rollovers, which
may result in serious injury, death, or drowning.
Overhead Obstacles
Check for overhead clearances before driving under
any objects. Do not allow the roll bar to contact low
overhanging obstacles such as tree branches and guide
wires.