ROPS
ROLL
OVER
PROTECTIVE
STRUCTURES
A Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat
belt
were
standard
equipment for
the
tractor
at
time offactory assembly. The seat belt, when used
by the operator, maximizes the protection offered
by
1he
ROPS.
Always
use
your
seat belt when
the
ROPS
is installed-seat belts save lives when
they
are
used.
Do
not
use
your seat belt
if
the
ROPS
is
not installed on the tractor.
If the
ROPS
was
deleted by
the
original purchaser
or
has
been
removed, it
is
recommended
that
you
equip your ttactor with a
Roll
Over Protective
Structure and seat
belt
ROPS,
when
used
with a
seat
belt, are effective in reducing injuries during
tractor overturn accidents. Overturning a tractor
without
a
ROPS
can
result in serious injury or
death.
A
Roll
Over Protective
Structure
and seat belt
are
available
from
your Ford
New
Holland dealer.
ROPS
MAINTENANCE
AND
INSPECTION
After
the
first
20
hours of operation and every 300
hours
of
operation (or six months, whichever
comes
first):
1.
Check
the
torque
of
the
ROPS/safety cab
mounting bolts. Tighten,
if
necessary,
to
180-
220
lbf.ft
(244 - 298 Nm).
2.
Check the operator's seat mounting bolls
and
the
i;eat
belt mounting points. Tighten bolts
to
torque
and
replace
any
worn
or damaged parts.
Ford Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
DAMAGE
TO
THE
ROPS
If
the tractor
has
rolled over or the ROPS has been
damaged (such as striking an
overhead object
during transport),
it must be replaced
to
provide
the
original protection.
After an accident, check for damage to the ( 1)
ROPS. (2) operator's seat, (3) seat belt and seat
belt mountings. Before you operate the tractor,
replace
all
damaged
parts.
DO
NOT TRY TO
WELD
OR
STRAIGHTEN
THE ROPS.
A
WARNING:
Never attach chains, ropes
4119.
or cables to the ROPS
for
pulling pur-
poses; this will cause the tractor to tip backwards.
Always pull from the tractor drawbar. Be careful
when driving through door openings
or
under low
overhead objects. Make sure there is sufficient
overhead clearance
for
the ROPS.
A
WARNING:
If
the ROPS is removed
or
4119.
replaced, make certain that the proper
hardware is used to replace the
ROPS and the rec-
ommended torque values are applied
to
the attach-
ing bolts.
A
WARNING:
Always wear your seat belt
4119.
if
the tractor is equipped with a ROPS
or
sqfety cab. Do
11.ot
use the seat belt
if
the ROPS is
removedfrom the tractor.
FALLING
OBJECT
PROTECTIVE
STRUCTURE
(FOPS)
When a tractor
is
equipped with a
front
end loader
and is
not equipped with a safety cab, it is
recommended
that
the
tractor
be
filled with a
FOPS canopy
lo
protect the opcratorJrom falling
objects.
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