Raising and Lowering ROPS

CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Always wear seat belt when operating machine with folding Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) in upright position. Do not jump from machine if machine tips.

If ROPS must be folded to operate in a low clearance area, do not use seat belt. Raise ROPS and use seat belt as soon as conditions permit.

Lowering ROPS Crossbar

1. 
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   A - Spring Locking Pin

   B - Drilled Pin

   C - ROPS Crossbar

   Remove spring locking pin (A) and drilled pin (B) on each side of the ROPS.

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2. Carefully lower ROPS crossbar (C) about half way down.

3. 
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   A - Spring Locking Pins

   B - Drilled Pins

   C - ROPS Crossbar

   Install drilled pins (B) and spring locking pins (A) and lower crossbar (C) onto drilled pins (B).

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Raising ROPS Crossbar

1. Raise the crossbar just enough to remove spring locking pins (A) and drilled pins (B) on each side of the ROPS.

2. Carefully raise ROPS crossbar (C) to the operating position.

3. Align crossbar bracket holes with support bracket holes on each side of the ROPS.

4. Install drilled pins (B) and spring locking pins (A) to lock crossbar (C) in the raised position.