Keep ROPS Installed Properly (Straddle Mount, Hi-Crop and Isolated Open Operator Station)

causym CAUTION: Make certain all parts are installed correctly if roll-over protective structure (ROPS) is loosened or removed for any reason. Tighten mounting cap screws to specification.

The protection offered by ROPS will be impaired if ROPS is subjected to structural damage, as in an overturn incident, or is in any way altered by welding, bending, drilling, or cutting. A damaged ROPS should be replaced, not reused. Any alteration to the ROPS must be approved by the manufacturer.

NOTE: Late model tractor shown. Early model tractor is similar.

When installation of equipment on a machine necessitates loosening or removing Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) (A), mounting cap screws (D) should be tightened to specification.

Specification

ROPS Mounting Cap Screws -Torque 500 N·m (368 lb-ft)

Inspect ROPS mounting hardware every 250 hours for proper torque or replacement.

TO LOWER ROPS CROSSBAR (A):

1. Remove quick-lock pins (B) and headed pins (C).

2. Lower crossbar (A) of ROPS onto stops.

3. Reinstall pins (C and B) into holes in ROPS to lock crossbar down.


A-ROPS Crossbar
B-Quick-Lock Pin
C-Headed Pin
D-Mounting Cap Screws (8 used)

LV8589
LV8412
LV8590
LV8458

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causym CAUTION: Always keep upper part of ROPS pinned in vertical position (as pictured) when operating tractor. If tractor is operated with ROPS folded (e.g., to enter a low building) drive with extreme caution and DO NOT use seat belt.

Lift ROPS up again and pin in vertical position as soon as the tractor is operated under normal conditions.

TO PUT ROPS IN OPERATING POSITION:

1. Remove headed pins (C) and quick-lock pins (B).

2. Lift crossbar (A) of ROPS to vertical position.

3. Reinstall pins (C and B) into holes in ROPS to lock in position.


A-ROPS Crossbar
B-Quick-Lock Pin
C-Headed Pin

LV8589
LV8412

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