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Kubota BX23S ROPS Cab Installation Manual

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June 2021© Kubota BX23S Deluxe ROPS Cab Installation Manual
Kubota BX23S ROPS Cab
** Shown with optional equipment
Kubota BX23S ROPS Cab
This ROPS cab is designed and built to fit the Kubota BX23S.
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 June 2021© Kubota BX23S Deluxe ROPS Cab Installation Manual Kubota BX23S ROPS Cab ** Shown with optional equipment Kubota BX23S ROPS Cab This ROPS cab is designed and built to fit the Kubota BX23S. 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 BX23S Deluxe ROPS Cab Installation Manual Tektite Manufacturing Incorporated thanks you for purchasing a Kubota BX23S 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 BX23S Deluxe ROPS Cab Installation Manual Parts List Standard Cab: Description Under-seat upholstery Front Mounting Brackets (Isolators PRE-INSTALLED) L&R Rear Mounting Brackets (Isolators PRE-INSTALLED) 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: Installation Instructions

    June 2021© Kubota BX23S Deluxe ROPS Cab Installation Manual Installation Instructions: . Remove the seat assembly from the tractor.
  • Page 6 June 2021© Kubota BX23S Deluxe ROPS Cab Installation Manual . Take the under-seat upholstery and position it under the seat. Ensure there is adequate clearance for the seat and controls, and then glue into place. . Disconnect rear flasher light harness and remove two-post ROPS from machine. Save fasteners to re-use later.
  • Page 7 June 2021© Kubota BX23S Deluxe ROPS Cab Installation Manual . Take the left front bracket along with the factory hex bolts and nuts and loosely attach the bracket to the sub-frame. Do NOT torque until after the cab is installed.
  • Page 8 June 2021© Kubota BX23S Deluxe ROPS Cab Installation Manual . Take the left rear bracket and slide into the open socket where the 2-post ROPS was installed. Using the factory hardware, bolt the rear bracket into place. . Take the right rear bracket and slide into the open socket where the 2-post ROPS was...
  • Page 9 June 2021© Kubota BX23S Deluxe ROPS Cab Installation Manual . 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 pedal down towards the platform.
  • Page 10 June 2021© Kubota BX23S Deluxe ROPS Cab Installation Manual . Drill out each of the four holes to ½”. . Insert a ½” plug button into each hole from the grab handle holes that were just drilled out. . Return to the cab to install lift brackets next. To remove the gas shock on the left cab door, slide a flat screwdriver underneath the small clip on the end cap that must be pulled UP order to pop the shock off of the ball stud.
  • Page 11 June 2021© Kubota BX23S Deluxe ROPS Cab Installation Manual . Un-bolt the cab from the front and rear shipping brackets and lift the cab off of the shipping pallet. Lift cab over tractor. Slowly lower down until the front and rear isolators contact the mounting plates.
  • Page 12 June 2021© Kubota BX23S Deluxe ROPS Cab Installation Manual . Take the SMV sign from ROPS and attach to rear of the back-hoe. . 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.
  • Page 13 June 2021© Kubota BX23S Deluxe ROPS Cab Installation Manual . Take the cotter pin off of the pin located at the bottom of the 2-post ROPS that normally locks the rotated seat into position. Take the long pin to rear of the cab and install between the two pin mounting plates at the bottom of the rear window crossmember.
  • Page 14 June 2021© Kubota BX23S Deluxe ROPS Cab Installation Manual . Drain engine antifreeze. . Remove bypass hose on engine.
  • Page 15 June 2021© Kubota BX23S Deluxe ROPS Cab Installation Manual . Route 3/8” ID hoses from bypass fittings to the heater. Connect hoses to the fittings with provided HS-6 hose clamps.
  • Page 16 June 2021© Kubota BX23S Deluxe ROPS Cab Installation Manual . Re-fill tractor with engine coolant. . 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 17 June 2021© Kubota BX23S Deluxe ROPS Cab Installation Manual Optional Winter Front: . Remove the air intake cover shroud from tractor. . Located the plastic panel shown in the next photo on the left side and remove from the tractor.
  • Page 18 June 2021© Kubota BX23S Deluxe ROPS Cab Installation Manual . Take the cover shroud and position the winter front over the plastic shroud. Center it on the shroud and mark the button locations on one side of the shroud. . Drill 1/16” holes and then fasten button snap backs to the plastic shroud.
  • Page 19 June 2021© Kubota BX23S Deluxe ROPS Cab Installation Manual . 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 20 June 2021© Kubota BX23S ROPS Cab Operator Manual Kubota BX23S ROPS Cab Please note: Shown with optional features. Kubota BX23S Cab This ROPS cab is designed and built to fit the Kubota BX23S. Designed and Built by: Tektite Manufacturing Inc: 427 Buffalo Street P.O.
  • Page 21 June 2021© Kubota BX23S ROPS Cab Operator Manual Tektite Manufacturing Incorporated thanks you for purchasing a Kubota BX23S 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 22 June 2021© Kubota BX23S ROPS Cab Operator 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 23: Safety Precautions

    June 2021© Kubota BX23S ROPS Cab Operator 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 24: Operating Safety

    June 2021© Kubota BX23S ROPS Cab Operator 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 25 June 2021© Kubota BX23S ROPS Cab Operator 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 26 June 2021© Kubota BX23S ROPS Cab Operator 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 27 June 2021© Kubota BX23S ROPS Cab Operator 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 28 June 2021© Kubota BX23S ROPS Cab Operator Manual 4. Rear Work Light Rocker Switch (optional) Low position: Off High position: On Note: indicator light activates when work light is on. 5. Wiper Washer Rocker Switch (optional) Low position: Off High position: On Note: indicator light activates when the front washer is on.
  • Page 29 June 2021© Kubota BX23S ROPS Cab Operator 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 30 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 31 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 32 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 33 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 34 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 A00-0021 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" Shaft A00-0076 TEKT-0026 1/4"...
  • Page 35 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 36: Accessories Assembly

    Index Service Part # File Name Description KUBX23S-ASM-20 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...