Step
3
Installing the Roll Over
Protection System (ROPS)
Parts needed for this step:
Qty.
1
Roll bar, right section
1
Roll bar, left section
1
Roll bar, center section
8
Bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch
8
Curved washer
8
Flange nut, 3/8 inch
2
Bolt, 1/2 x 3-1/4 inches
2
Flange nut, 1/2 inch
Procedure
1. Loosely install the right and left roll bar sections
to the frame, with 8 bolts (3/8 x 1 inch), 8 curved
washers and 8 flange nuts (3/8 inch).
Note: The spring disk cone must be installed toward the
bolt head.
2. Install the lanyard
clips onto the 2 bolts
(1/2 x 3-1/4 inches).
Note: Make sure the
bent tab points toward
the head of the bolt.
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3. Lightly oil the ends
of the center roll bar
section.
4. Loosely install the
center roll bar section,
using 2 bolts
(1/2 x 3-1/4 inches) and
2 flange nuts (1/2 inch).
Note: Make sure the
bolts are installed on the
outside of the roll bar.
Note: Make sure the
lanyard tab is install as
shown and points
forward.
5. Raise the roll bar
into the upright position
and secure it with the
pins and hairpin cotter
pins fastened to the
lanyards.
6. Torque all lower
fasteners, attached to
the machine frame, to
30 ft–lb.
7. Tighten the center
roll bar bolts
(1/2 x 3-1/4 inches) so it
rotates freely with some
resistance.
Note: No more than one
thread should be
exposed outside the nut.
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