Roll-Over Protection System Kit

1. Park the machine on a level surface.

2. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, and move the motion-control levers outward to the NEUTRAL-LOCK position.

3. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

Parts needed for this procedure:

1. Remove the retaining rod and suitcase weight (Figure 1).

   

   Figure 1

   1. Retaining rod
   2. Suitcase weight

2. Install the 5 weights under the weight tray (Figure 2).

   

   Figure 2

   1. Nut (2)
   2. Weight tray
   3. Weight (5)
   4. Carriage bolt (2)

3. Install the plate at the front of the weight tray (Figure 3).

   

   Figure 3

   1. Plate

4. Install the suitcase weight behind the plate and install the retaining rod (Figure 1).

Parts needed for this procedure:

Note: The engine and left and right pods are not shown in the figures.

1. Raise and support the machine so that the rear wheels are off the ground.

2. Remove the rear wheels.

3. Loosely install the left and right lower roll bar tubes using 2 bolts (1/2 x 4 inches), 2 washers, and 2 locknuts (1/2 inch) for each tube (Figure 4).

   Note: Ensure that the battery cables route between the right pod and the right roll bar.

   

   Figure 4

   1. Bolt—1/2 x 4 inches (2)
   2. Washer (2)
   3. Left lower roll bar tubes
   4. Locknut (1/2 inch)
   5. Right lower roll bar (installed)

4. Loosely install the left and right support brackets using 1 bolt (1/2 x 1-1/4 inches), 1 locknut (1/2 inch), 1 bolt (1/2 x 1-3/4 inches), and 1 washer for each bracket (Figure 5).

   Note: Ensure that the battery ground cable routes under the right support bracket and other cables route above the right support bracket (Figure 6).

   

   Figure 5

   1. Right support bracket (installed)
   2. Bolt (1/2 x 1-3/4 inches)
   3. Washer (2)
   4. Left support bracket
   5. Locknut (1/2 inch)
   6. Bolt (1/2 x 1-1/4 inches)
   

   Figure 6

   1. Right pod
   2. Right support bracket
   3. Battery ground cable
   4. Cable

Parts needed for this procedure:

Machines with MyRide

Install the seat-belt assembly and buckle to the seat as shown in Figure 9.

• For seats with a welded nut, use 2 bolts (7/16 x 1-1/4 inches). Torque the bolts to 68 N∙m (50 ft-lb).

• For seats without a welded nut, use 2 bolts (1/2 x 1-1/4 inches) and 2 locknuts (1/2 inch). Torque the bolts to 102 N∙m (75 ft-lb).

Figure 9

1. Seat-belt assembly
2. Bolt
3. Locknut (seats without welded nut only)
4. Seat-belt buckle

Parts needed for this procedure:

Note: Leave the bolts loose enough so that the parts are free to shift around.

1. Install 2 side plates to both sides of the roll bar using 3 bolts (1/2 x 3 inches), 2 flat spacers, 3 washers, 1 cylindrical spacer, and 3 locknuts (1/2 inch) on each side (Figure 10).

   

   Figure 10

   1. Bolt—1/2 x 3 inches (3)
   2. Washer (3)
   3. Side plate (2)
   4. Flat spacer (2)
   5. Roll bar
   6. Bumper
   7. Locknut—1/2 inch (3)
   8. Cylindrical spacer

2. Install a bumper in the center of the roll bar (Figure 10).

3. Install a bumper and cylindrical spacer to both lower roll bar tubes (Figure 11).

   

   Figure 11

   1. Cylindrical spacer
   2. Bumper

4. With the assistance of a second person, attach the roll bar assembly and the lanyard washer to the lower roll bar tubes using a bolt (1/2 x 3 inches) and locknut (1/2 inch) on each tube (Figure 12).

   

   Figure 12

   1. Bolt (1/2 x 3 inches)
   2. Pivot pin
   3. Locknut (1/2 inch)

5. Raise the roll bar into the upright position and lock it into place using the pivot pin and hairpin cotter on both sides of the roll bar (Figure 13).

   

   Figure 13

6. Torque all 1/2-inch bolts to 102 N∙m (75 ft-lb).

7. Install the rear tires. Torque the lug nuts to 95 to 122 N∙m (70 to 90 ft-lb).

8. Lower the machine to the ground.

Important: Ensure that the seat is secured to the machine.

Raising the Roll Bar

Figure 14

Lowering the Roll Bar

Figure 15

Inspect the seat belt for wear, cuts, and proper operation of the retractor and buckle. Replace the seat belt if it is damaged.

Visually inspect the ROPS for loose hardware or any other possible problem. Tighten the hardware or correct the problem before operating.