Checking the roll bar

Extending the roll bar 

• Unclip the cover (1).

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

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  Check 

  • Pull out the roll bar (1)  manually in the arrow direction all the way 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.

  Retracting the roll bar 

  NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

  Check 

• Put the 6 mm Allen wrench (1)  Into the opening (2)  .
• Turn the Allen wrench (1)  90° In the arrow direction and unlock the detent.
• Let roll bar (3)  slide down slowly by hand.

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

• Check if roll bar (3) slides down easily and without any resistance.

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  Result 

  » Roll bar (3)  does not slide down without any resistance.

  Measure

  • Replace the rollover protection.
• Retract roll bar (2)  completely.
• Insert retaining clips (1)  .

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• Clip in the cover (1).

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