Cub Cadet Tank SZ - Install Roll Over Protective System (ROPS)

Section 2— ASSembly & Set-Up12
Install Roll Over Protective System (ROPS)
The Roll Over Protective System (ROPS) has not been installed
on your unit for shipping purposes. Using the hardware found in
the Roll Over Protective System container, install it on your unit
as follows:
1. Insert each of the ROPS lower section tubular posts into the
brackets welded to the machine main frame. See Fig. 3-3.
ROPS Lower
Sections
Carriage Bolt
Flat Washer
Flat Washer
Reinforced Plate
Flange Lock Nut
Figure 3-3
NOTE: The ROPS folding stop should be positioned toward
the rear of the unit. See Fig. 3-3.
2. Insert the carriage bolts (one per side) through the flat
washer then into the frame brackets and ROPS posts from
the front toward the rear. See Fig. 3-2. Alternately from the
rear toward the front if access is restricted.
NOTE: The mounting hardware is accessible from the rear
of the machine with the use of extensions. Also, access can
be gained by reaching in from the sides over the tires fuel
tanks.
3. Install the reinforced plates, flat washers and flange lock
nuts, but do not tighten. See Fig. 3-3.
4. Install the upper ROPS section onto the lower ROPS “posts”.
Install the bolts, retaining washers and lock nuts. See Fig. 3-4.
Bolt
Retaining
Washer
Lock Nuts
Bolt
Retaining
Washer
Figure 3-4
5. Tighten upper ROPS section bolts after both RH & LH
hardware is installed.
6. Tighten the frame mounting hardware to 80-90 lb.-ft.
torque. See Fig. 3-3.
NOTE: Make sure tubular upright posts are absolutely
tight within welded bracket. If the ROPS is not absolutely
tight after tightening hardware to 80-90 ft-lbs, additional
tightening is needed.
7. Route the nylon lanyard as shown in Fig. 3-5. Be sure to
secure the lanyard to the retaining clip and clevis pin.
A
B
C
Figure 3-5