MASSEY FERGUSON MF 3700 Series, Operator'S Manual

2.1.4.17  Roll over protection structures (ROPS)

This tractor features a Roll Over Protection

Structure (ROPS) or a ROPS safety cab protecting

the operator in case the machine tips over. Keep

the roll over protection structure (ROPS) in fully

extended and locked position. If the roll over

protection structure is used in the folded position

(e.g. to enter in a small building), drive with utmost

care. When roll over protection structure is folded,

DO NOT use the safety belts. Before using the

tractor under normal conditions, take the roll over

protection structure to fully extended and locked

position. In this conditions, always use the safety

belts. It is recommended to abide by the following

precautions:

CAUTION:
The list provided concerning the
possible cases of overturning is
incomplete.

• Do not use the tractor on slopes or in such

conditions as to jeopardise its safety and

stability. Beyond its limits, the tractor could tip

over or roll over. Strictly comply with the

recommendations given in this manual and pay

special attention when running down steep

slopes with tractor loaded.

• Do not drive tractor on or close to the edge of

ditches, canals, banks or embankments with

loose bottom or dug-out by rodents. The tractor

could sink on one side and tip over.

• Do not use the tractor on bridges or crossings

that are unstable and/or have loose bottom or

insufficiently strong. Do not use the tractor on

bridges or crossings that are unstable and/or

have loose bottom or insufficiently strong.

• Do not use the tractor beyond its dynamic

stability limits. High speed, harsh driving and

narrow bends run at high speed increase risk of

tipping over.

• Do not use the tractor for towing or extraction

jobs if you do not know the extent of pulling

effort, like for instance in log pulling. The tractor

could roll over to the back if the log is hard to

pull.

• Pay utmost attention when using the tractor on

piles of silage products with no cement

boundaries. To increase tractor side stability you

can either install twin wheels or increase track.

• Be careful since tractor centre of gravity could

shift upward while lifting loads with the front

loader or three-point hitch. In these conditions

the tractor might suddenly tip over.

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