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Tilting Back the ROPS/FOPS
A manual lock mechanism is used as a gas spring lock to prevent the raised ROPS/
FOPS from lowering unexpectedly. The manual lock mechanism engages to lock
the ROPS/FOPS in a tilted-back position.
To tilt back the ROPS/FOPS, remove two
hex nuts on two anchor bolts at the front of
the ROPS/FOPS. Tilt it back slowly,
moving the control handles out of the way.
Two gas-charged springs help tilt it back.
A self-actuating lock mechanism will
engage to lock when the ROPS/FOPS is in
a rolled-back position. To lower the ROPS/
FOPS, return the lock mechanism to the
unlocked position (flipper up). Lower the
ROPS/FOPS slowly onto the chassis.
Reinstall the anchor bolts, washers and
locknuts. Refer to the Torque Specifica-
tions chart (page 119) for torque informa-
tion.
Never operate the loader with the ROPS/FOPS
removed or tilted back. Be sure the lock
mechanism is securely engaged when the ROPS/FOPS is tilted
back. Be sure to reinstall the anchor bolts, washers and locknuts
before resuming operation. Additionally, DO NOT raise or lower
the lift arm with the ROPS/FOPS rolled back.
Figure 34 ROPS/FOPS
Lock Mechanism – Engaged
Figure 35 ROPS/FOPS
Lock Mechanism – Disengaged
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