Cub Cadet TANK SZ 60 TANK SZ 48 Operator's Manual - Page 12

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. 4. Install the upper ROPS section onto the lower ROPS "posts". Install the bolts, retaining washers and lock nuts. See Fig. 3-4. Retaining Washer Bolt ROPS Lower Sections Lock Nuts Retaining Washer Bolt Flange Lock Nut Flat Washer Carriage Bolt Flat Washer Reinforced Plate 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. Figure 3-3 NOTE: The ROPS folding stop should be positioned toward the rear of the unit. 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. 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 7. Route the nylon lanyard as shown in Fig. 3-5. Be sure to secure the lanyard to the retaining clip and clevis pin. 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. B 3. Install the reinforced plates, flat washers and flange lock nuts, but do not tighten. See Fig. 3-3. A C 12 Section 2- Assembly & Set-Up Figure 3-5