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June 2021© Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual
Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab
** Shown with optional equipment
Please note: Deluxe BX2380 is shown in photo.
Kubota BX80 Series Cab
This ROPS cab is designed and built to fit the Kubota BX1880, BX2380 and BX2680.
Designed and Built by:
Tektite Manufacturing Inc:
427 Buffalo Street
P.O. Box 639
Winkler, MB
R6W 4A8
Canada
PH: 204-331-3463
Fax: 204-331-4159
sales@tektite.ca
www.tektite.ca
One year standard product warranty provided by Tektite.

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  • Page 1 ** Shown with optional equipment Please note: Deluxe BX2380 is shown in photo. Kubota BX80 Series Cab This ROPS cab is designed and built to fit the Kubota BX1880, BX2380 and BX2680. Designed and Built by: Tektite Manufacturing Inc: 427 Buffalo Street P.O.
  • Page 2 DO NOT PROCEED FURTHER UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW 1) Always wear personal protective equipment 2) A minimum of two people is necessary to safely install the cab 3) This ROPS cab is heavy. A lift assist device such as an overhead hoist or high lift forklift is required.
  • Page 3 June 2021© Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual Tektite Manufacturing Incorporated thanks you for purchasing a Kubota BX80 series ROPS cab! Tektite has worked very hard to design and build this ROPS product and we hope that it provides you with many years of ROPS protection.
  • Page 4 June 2021© Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual Parts List Standard Cab: Description Under-seat upholstery Front Mounting Brackets L&R Rear Mounting Brackets Bolt, Hex, 5/8” x 3”, Gr. 8, YD Washer, Flat, ¼” thick Nut, Flange, 5/8”, Gr. 8, YD Bolt, Hex, ½”...
  • Page 5: Mounting Instructions

    June 2021© Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Disconnect the tractor battery. 2. On the left side of the operator foot platform, pull back the tractor floormat to expose the opening around the park brake pedal. Take the provided floormat piece and slide through...
  • Page 6 June 2021© Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual 3. Re-install the left side of the platform floormat with the new fir tree fasteners provided. 4. Take the two 180-degree O-rubber pieces and slide onto both slides of the opening at the diff...
  • Page 7 June 2021© Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual 5. Disconnect rear flasher light harness and remove two-post ROPS from machine. Save fasteners to re-use later. 6. Take the left front bracket and position it against the tractor bell housing matching the bolt pattern of the bracket.
  • Page 8 June 2021© Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual 9. Take the remaining rear bracket and slide it into the open socket on the right side where the 2-post ROPS was mounted. Use the factory hardware to fasten bracket to the tractor.
  • Page 9 June 2021© Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual 9a. Un-bolt and remove the left and right fender grab handles from the tractor. 9b. Insert a ½” plug button into each hole from the grab handles removed earlier. 10. Tilt the seat forward and take the under-seat upholstery and position it under the seat.
  • Page 10 June 2021© Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual small clip on the end cap that must be pulled UP order to pop the shock off of the ball stud. The shock will release very easily when this is accomplished. Lift the door assembly straight up and off of the cab and put aside for now.
  • Page 11 June 2021© Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual 16. Once all isolators are started, torque the isolator fasteners to 200 ft-lbs. The M12 rear nuts should be torqued to 98 ft.-lbs. The front bracket M14 fasteners should be torqued to 130 ft.- lbs.
  • Page 12 June 2021© Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual 21. Take the flasher lights from the 2-post ROPS and attach to tabs at rear of cab. Route wires through hole in tab and then through the hole in the back of the fender. Re-connect the wire harnesses.
  • Page 13 June 2021© Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual 23. Take the SMV mount plate and apply bend to part that fits into sign mount. Adjust until such time that the SMV sign sits fairly straight when installed onto cab.
  • Page 14 June 2021© Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual 24. Remove off the factory fuel cap. Take the pre-assembled fuel fill assembly inside of the cab and check for tolerance to install onto fuel cap. If the hose is too long, loosen clamps and shorten as necessary to required length.
  • Page 15 June 2021© Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual For cabs equipped with heater option: 25. Two 1” holes need to be drilled into the foot platform on the right side. Install the two 1” grommets, then run the heater hose through those holes down and towards the front of the...
  • Page 16 June 2021© Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual 26. Drain engine antifreeze. 27. Remove bypass hose on engine.
  • Page 17 June 2021© Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual 28. Route 3/8” ID hoses that are connected to heater, and go through the holes in the lower cab shielding into the engine bay. Connect the hoses to the fittings with provided HS-6 hose...
  • Page 18 June 2021© Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual...
  • Page 19 June 2021© Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual 29. Re-fill tractor with engine coolant. 30. Start engine, turn heater on and run engine to purge system of air. Run with radiator cap off and at higher throttle in order to get thermostat to open and cycle coolant into radiator system.
  • Page 20 June 2021© Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual 36. Drill 1/16” holes and then fasten button snap backs to the plastic shroud. 37. Wrap the winter front around the shroud, ensure it is tight, and mark the holes for the opposite side retainers.
  • Page 21 June 2021© Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual 40. Re-install the shroud onto machine. NOTE: the cab for the BX is designed to provide protection from the winter elements. The tractor air intake draws air through the cab. If cab is used in the summer, remove all side windows and doors to ensure engine receives enough fresh air.
  • Page 22 June 2021© Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual 42. Note the arrows in the photo above, the bottom retainer notch needs to be widened by approximately 1/4” to allow the stopper bracket to be used when cab is installed.
  • Page 23 ** Shown with optional equipment Please note: Deluxe BX2380 is pictured above. Kubota BX80 Series Cab This ROPS cab is designed and built to fit the Kubota BX1880, BX2380 and BX2680. Designed and Built by: Tektite Manufacturing Inc: 427 Buffalo Street P.O.
  • Page 24 June 2021© Kubota BX Series ROPS Cab Operators Manual Tektite Manufacturing Incorporated thanks you for purchasing a Kubota BX80 series ROPS cab! Tektite has worked very hard to design and build this ROPS product and we hope that it provides you with many years of ROPS protection.
  • Page 25 June 2021© Kubota BX Series ROPS Cab Operators Manual Tektite Limited Warranty Tektite Manufacturing Inc. (“Tektite”) warrants to the original purchaser (the “Claimant”), that Tektite products will be free from defective materials or workmanship, under normal use and service, for a period of (1) full year from the original invoice date.
  • Page 26: Safety Precautions

    June 2021© Kubota BX Series ROPS Cab Operators Manual Safety Precautions Safety First Read these instructions carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and safety regulations before you attempt to assemble or use the features that are on this cab/ROPS.
  • Page 27: Operating Safety

    June 2021© Kubota BX Series ROPS Cab Operators Manual General Safety 1. Never let an unqualified or untrained driver operate the tractor. 2. Keep a fire extinguisher, with ABC rating securely fastened in the ROPS. Maintain it and be familiar with its use.
  • Page 28 June 2021© Kubota BX Series ROPS Cab Operators Manual Safe Operation on Rough Terrain 1. Drive the tractor slowly on hillsides and curves to eliminate the danger of tipping. Avoid slopes which are too steep for safe operation. Avoid sharp uphill turns.
  • Page 29 June 2021© Kubota BX Series ROPS Cab Operators Manual 9. Use your turn signals, checking for traffic well in advance of turning. If the tractor is not equipped with turn signals and law requires them, install them prior to operating on or near public roads.
  • Page 30 June 2021© Kubota BX Series ROPS Cab Operators Manual Operating Instructions Important The following section locates, identifies and briefly describes the functions of all cab controls. All operators should familiarize themselves with control location and function prior to operating the tractor. Failure to do so may result in unsafe operation of the tractor and possible injury or death to operators and bystanders.
  • Page 31 June 2021© Kubota BX Series ROPS Cab Operators Manual 4. Rear Work Light Rocker Switch (optional) Low position: Off High position: On Note: indicator light activates when work light is on. 5. Front Wiper Washer Rocker Switch (optional) Low position: Off High position: On 6.
  • Page 32 June 2021© Kubota BX Series ROPS Cab Operators Manual After your ROPS Cab has been installed: Before starting a tractor equipped with a Tektite ROPS cab: 1. Clear the operator platform of all tools. Tools left in or around the ROPS and tractor can cause operator interference which could lead to bodily injury and/or damage the machine.
  • Page 33: Accessories Assembly

    Index Service Part # File Name Description KUBX2380-ASM-06 A00-0021 FLANGE-NUT-1-4 Flange Nut, 1/4", YD A00-0023 FLANGE_BOLT_1-4X3-4 Flange Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4", YD A00-0026 OSCILLATING-FAN Oscillating Fan A00-0059 FLANGE-NUT-5-16 Flange Nut, 5/16", YD A00-0061 TEKT-0021 Striker Mounting Plate A00-0084 TEKT-0070 Gas Shock A00-0085 TEKT-0069 Gas Shock Stud...
  • Page 34 Index Service Part # File Name Description A00-0001 DLP-HANDLE Outside Push Button Handle A00-0002 LEFT-LATCH Suicide Door Left Latch A00-0013 TEKT-0009 5MM Bushing A00-0018 STEP-BOLT1-4X1-1-2 Step Bolt, 1/4" x 1 1/2", MB A00-0019 STEP-BOLT1-4X1 Step Bolt, 1/4" x 1", MB A00-0020 STEP-BOLT1-4X1-1-4 Step Bolt, 1/4"...
  • Page 35 Index Service Part # File Name Description A00-0001 DLP-HANDLE Outside Push Button Handle A00-0003 RIGHT-LATCH Suicide Door Right Latch A00-0013 TEKT-0009 5MM Bushing A00-0018 STEP-BOLT1-4X1-1-2 Step Bolt, 1/4" x 1 1/2", MB A00-0019 STEP-BOLT1-4X1 Step Bolt, 1/4" x 1", MB A00-0020 STEP-BOLT1-4X1-1-4 Step Bolt, 1/4"...
  • Page 36 Index Service Part # File Name Description A00-0013 TEKT-0009 5MM Bushing A00-0019 STEP-BOLT1-4X1 Step Bolt, 1/4" x 1", MB A00-0021 FLANGE-NUT-1-4 Flange Nut, 1/4", YD A00-0044 TEKT-ASM-002 Side Window Hinge Weldment A00-0045 TEKT-0004 Side Window Slider Bracket, 1" tube A00-0057 TEKT-0020MIR Side Window Latch, L60776 A00-0058...
  • Page 37 Index Service Part # File Name Description A00-0013 TEKT-0009 5MM Bushing A00-0019 STEP-BOLT1-4X1 Step Bolt, 1/4" x 1", MB A00-0021 FLANGE-NUT-1-4 Flange Nut, 1/4", YD A00-0045 TEKT-0004 Side Window Slider Bracket, 1" tube A00-0046 TEKT-ASM-002R Side Window Hinge Right A00-0056 TEKT-0020 Side Window Latch, L60775 A00-0058...
  • Page 38 Index Service Part # File Name Description A00-0013 TEKT-0009 5MM Bushing A00-0019 STEP-BOLT1-4X1 Step Bolt, 1/4" x 1", MB A00-0020 STEP-BOLT1-4X1-1-4 Step Bolt, 1/4" x 1 1/4", MB A00-0021 FLANGE-NUT-1-4 Flange Nut, 1/4", YD A00-0033 315-080 Rear Wiper Shaft Grommet A00-0043 WWF-MOTOR WWF Wiper Motor, 1"...
  • Page 39 Index Service Part # File Name Description A00-0013 TEKT-0009 5MM Bushing A00-0014 TEKT-0092 Thick Bushing A00-0019 STEP-BOLT1-4X1 Step Bolt, 1/4" x 1", MB A00-0020 STEP-BOLT1-4X1-1-4 Step Bolt, 1/4" x 1 1/4", MB A00-0021 FLANGE-NUT-1-4 Flange Nut, 1/4", YD A00-0033 315-080 Rear Wiper Shaft Grommet A00-0043 WWF-MOTOR...
  • Page 40 Index Service Part # File Name Description A00-0024 BUSS-15600-08-11 Power Block/Ground A00-0055 TEKT-0019 Fir Tree Fastener A00-0065 TEKT-ASM-005 On-Off Switch w/Lens A00-0067 TEKT-ASM-007 Mom-Off-Mom Rocker Switch A00-0223 TEKT-ASM-013 Steel Top Switchplate w/Decal A00-0224 TEKT-0104 3" Plug, Steel Top Tektite Manufacturing Inc. 24157 Hwy 3, Box 639, Winkler MB, R6W 4A8, Canada Req'd: CNC:...

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