Checking the roll bar

Extending the roll bar 

• Unclip covers (1).

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• Detach the retaining clip (1) from the roll bar (2).

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Check 

• Manually pull out the roll bar (1) up to the stop.
• Check whether the driving roll bar (1) can be easily pulled out.
• Check if the roll bar (1) engages in the end position.

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Result 

» The roll bar (1) cannot be easily pulled out.

The roll bar (1) does not engage in the end position.

Measure

• Replace the rollover protection (1).

Retracting the roll bar 

Check 

• Insert a 6-mm Allen wrench in the opening (2).
• Turn the Allen wrench by 90° and unlock the pawl.
• Manually allow the roll bar (1) to slide downward.

  The roll bar must not be allowed to fall down, otherwise the lower mount will be damaged! 

• Check if the roll bar (1) easily slides down without resistance.

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Result 

» Roll bar does not slide down without resistance.

Measure

• Replace the rollover protection.

• Retracting the roll bar (2) completely.
• Insert the retaining clips (1).

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• Clip in the covers (1).

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