Use and Care Manual

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Raising the ROPS
Follow the procedure below to raise the ROPS.
WARNING
Pinching / crushing hazard.
 Keep fingers and extremities away from the pivot points when
raising or lowering a foldable ROPS.
1. Support the upper half of the ROPS (3) using a crane and suitable rigging capable of
supporting 19 kg.
WARNING
Crushing hazard.
 Do not remove all cotter pins and locking pins from each side of the
ROPS at the same time. One set of cotter pins and locking pins
must always remain installed on each side of the ROPS during the
lifting process.
2. Each side of the ROPS is equipped with two locking pins (1) held in place with two cotter
pins (2). Remove the appropriate cotter pins (2) and pull out the corresponding locking
pins (1).
3. Lift the ROPS into the upright position.
4. Insert the locking pins and secure them with the washers (5) and cotter pins.
5. Tighten the adjusting handle (screw) (4) to reduce vibration.
The ROPS is now in position and ready for service.
Lowering the ROPS
Follow the procedure below to lower the ROPS.
1. Support the upper half of the ROPS (3) using a crane and suitable rigging capable of
supporting 19 kg.
2. Remove the appropriate cotter pins (2) and pull out the corresponding locking pins (1).