Case 845B VHP - ROPS, Seat Belt, and Operator Seat Maintenance

CHAPTER 7 – MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS)
AYour machine is equipped with an operator Protecti-
ve Structure, such as: a Rollover Protective Structure
(ROPS) or Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) or
Cab with ROPS. A ROPS may be a cab frame or a two-
posted or four-posted structure used for the protection of
the operator to minimize the possibility of serious injury.
The mounting structure and fasteners forming the moun-
ting connection with the machine are part of the ROPS. A
ROPS label shows the serial number of the ROPS, gross
weight, approval, regulation, and model numbers of the
machine. See Identication Numbers in this manual.
ROPS CANOPY LABEL
The Protective Structure is a special safety component of
your machine. Before you operate this machine, always
make sure that the ROPS and operator’s seat belts are
correctly installed.
DO NOT attach any device to the Protective Structure
for pulling purposes. DO NOT drill holes to the Protective
Structure.
The Protective Structure and interconnecting compo-
nents are a certied system. Any damage, re, corrosion
or modication will weaken the structure and reduce your
protection. If this occurs, the Protective Structure MUST
be replaced so that it will provide the same protection as
a new Protective Structure. Contact your dealer for Pro-
tective Structure inspection and replacement.
After an accident, re, tip or roll over, the following MUST
be performed by a qualied technician before returning
the machine to eld or job site operation:
The Protective Structure MUST be replaced.
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The mounting or suspension for the Protective Struc- •
ture, operator seat and suspension, seat belts and
mounting components and wiring within the operator’s
protective system MUST be carefully inspected for da-
mage.
All damaged parts • MUST be replaced.
WARNING: Do not weld, drill holes, attempt
to straighten or repair the protective structure.
Modication in any way can reduce the struc-
tural integrity of the structure which could
cause death or serious injury in the event of
re, tip, rollover, collision or accident.