Tilting Rops/Fops; Raising Rops/Fops - Gehl RT175 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Tilting ROPS/FOPS

Tilting up the ROPS/FOPS provides access to
hydraulic and electrical components.

Raising ROPS/FOPS

WARNING
Always secure the ROPS/FOPS to the chassis
with anchor bolts and washers (M, Fig. 111)
before driving or using the machine.
Always close the cab door before tilting the
ROPS/FOPS.
Stay clear from underneath the ROPS/FOPS as
it is tilted.
Check ROPS/FOPS tilt component condition at
regular intervals. Replace damaged or worn
parts immediately.
1. Perform the "Mandatory Safety Shutdown Pro-
cedure" on page 16.
2. Remove anchor bolts and washers (M, Fig. 111)
securing the front of the ROPS/FOPS to the
chassis.
Fig. 111 – ROPS/FOPS Anchor Fasteners
3. On machines equipped with a cab, securely close
and latch the cab door.
4. Raise the ROPS/FOPS up as far as it will go
(Fig. 112).
NOTE:
Hydraulic cylinders balance the ROPS/
FOPS to aid raising and lowering.
918468/EP0313
M
Fig. 112 – ROPS/FOPS Tilting
5. Secure the ROPS/FOPS in the
with pins (T, Fig. 113) at brackets (N) on both
sides behind the ROPS/FOPS. Secure pins (T) in
place in the brackets using spring pins (S) on
both sides.
Secure the ROPS/FOPS in the raised position
with pins (T) and spring pins (S). Never allow
anyone under the ROPS/FOPS if the tilt securing
pins are not in place.
N
Fig. 113 – ROPS/FOPS Tilt Securing Pins
120
raised position
WARNING
T
S
Printed in U.S.A.