Figure 94
1. ROPS
2. Pin
3. Cotter pin
40. Start the machine, raise and lower the deck. Check
for leaks and make sure the hoses do not rub against
the frame.
Summer to Winter Conversion
1. Start the machine and lower the mower deck to the
lowest height of cut. Position the machine on a level
surface so the mower deck frame can be rolled away
and replaced with the winter frame.
2. Remove the bolt, nut, hair pin cotter and pin
securing each ROPS assembly to the ROPS posts
(Figure 95). Remove the ROPS assembly.
4. Bolt & nut
5. ROPS post
1. ROPS
2. Pin
3. Cotter pin
3. Loosely install a cab mount support to each ROPS
post with two bolts (1/2 x 3 inches), two nuts (1/2
inch), two bolts (3/4 x 3–1/2 inch) and two nuts
(3/4 inch) (Figure 96). Make sure the top plate hole
is positioned forward. Do not tighten bolts at this
time.
1. ROPS post
4. Position a suitable floor jack under the rear bumper
tube and raise the rear tires off of the ground
(Figure 97).
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Figure 95
4. Bolt & nut
5. ROPS post
Figure 96
2. Cab mount support