Maintenance And Inspection Of; Possible Damage To The Rops - Shibaura ST450 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF THE
ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE
(ROPS)
NOTE: Inspect the ROPS after the first 50 hours
of operation. Following the initial inspection,
check the ROPS after every 200 hours of
operation or every six months, whichever comes
first.
1. Check the torque of the ROPS mounting bolts,
(1) in Figure 3-29, and (2) in Figure 3-30.
Tighten the bolts (1) in Figure 3-29, and (2) in
Figure 3-30, to the correct torque of 74.5 N·m
and nuts.

POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE ROPS

If the unit has rolled over or the ROPS has been
in some other type of accident (such as hitting an
overhead object during transport), the ROPS
must be replaced to retain the best protection.
Following an accident, check the ROPS, the
operator's seat for possible damage. Before
operating the machine, replace all damaged
parts.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to weld or
straighten the ROPS.
WARNING
Always pull from the tractor drawbar pin hole.
Never attach chains, ropes, or cables to the
ROPS or cab for pulling purposes or the
tractor will tip backwards.
WARNING
If the ROPS or cab is removed or replaced,
make sure that the proper hardware is used
and the recommended torque values are
applied to the attaching bolts.
Always wear your seat belt unless the tractor
is not equipped with a ROPS or folding ROPS
is in the down position. In this case, the seat
belt should not be worn.
SECTION 3 – LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
3-19
Figure 3-29
Figure 3-30