LUG 5307138 - Caterpillar

Illustration 1 g03165497If the machine is equipped with a foldable rollover protective structure (ROPS), the ROPS must be in the raised position before you operate the machine. Before the machine is shipped, lower the ROPS in order to provide more clearance during transportation. The ROPS can be folded toward the rear of the machine.
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In order to raise the ROPS, perform the following steps for both folding joints on the ROPS:
If the machine is equipped with a canopy, perform steps 1.a through 1.d prior to raising the ROPS.
Remove the canopy pins from position (6).
Lower the canopy.
Insert the canopy pins into position (5).
Disconnect hold down cables (4).
Raise the ROPS to the full upright position. Use two people to raise the ROPS.
Install the locking pin (1).
Install cotter pin (2) through locking pin (1). The cotter pin will lock the locking pins in place.
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Tighten locking lever (3). Note: In order to tighten the locking lever, perform the following procedure:
Turn the locking lever clockwise. Turn the locking lever by one-half turn.
Raise the locking lever.
Turn the locking lever counterclockwise by one-half turn.
Release the locking lever, and allow the locking lever to lower.
Repeat step 5.a and step 5.d until the locking lever is tight. Move the locking lever to the full counterclockwise position after the locking lever is tightened. Lower
In order to lower the ROPS, perform the following steps for both folding joints on the ROPS:
Loosen locking lever (3). Note: In order to loosen the locking lever, perform the following procedure:
Raise the locking lever.
Turn the locking lever clockwise by one-half turn.
Release the locking lever, and allow the locking lever to lower.
Turn the locking lever counterclockwise by one-half turn.
Repeat step 1.a and 1.d until the locking lever is loosened.
Remove the cotter pin and the locking pin in order to fold the ROPS toward the rear of the machine.
Lower the ROPS. Use two people to lower the ROPS.
If the machine is equipped with a canopy, perform steps 4.a through 4.d after lowering the ROPS.
Attach hold down cables (4).
Remove the canopy pins from position (5).
Raise the canopy.
Insert the pins into position (6).
In order to store locking pin (1), install locking pin (1) into the hole on the ROPS post.
Install cotter pin (2) through locking pin (1). The cotter pin will lock the locking pin in place.