Cub Cadet TANK SZ 54 Operator's Manual page 13

4. Install the upper ROPS section onto the lower ROPS "posts".
Install the bolts, retaining washers and lock nuts. See
Figure 3-5.
Retaining
Washer
Bolt
Lock Nuts
Figure 3-5
5. Tighten upper ROPS section bolts after both RH & LH
hardware is installed.
6. Tighten the frame mounting hardware to 80-90 lb.-ft.
torque. See Figure 3-4.
NOTE: Make sure tubular upright posts are absolutely
tight within welded bracket. If the ROPS is not absolutely
tight after tightening hardware to 80-90 ft-lbs, additional
tightening is needed.
7. Route the nylon lanyard as shown in Figure 3-6. Be sure to
secure the lanyard to the retaining clip and clevis pin.
A
C
Figure 3-6
8. Move the upper ROPS section to the upright position, and
insert the locking pins with their retainer hairpin clips. See
Figure 3-7.
Locking Pin
Retaining
Washer
Bolt
Steering Wheel Column
The steering wheel column is tilted all the way back for shipping
purposes. To tilt the column forward, rotate the steering column
adjustment lever counterclockwise, place the column in the desired
position and then rotate the lever clockwise to secure the column in
place. See Figure 3-8.
B
Steering Column
Adjustment Lever
NOTE: Be sure that the steering column adjustment lever is tight to
prevent the column from moving when operating the machine.
Retainer
Hairpin
Clips
Locking Pin
Figure 3-7
Figure 3-8
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