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Instruction Sheet

Kit Number: 89100900

GRAVELY HD / ARIENS APEX ROLLOVER

PROTECTION STRUCTURE (ROPS) KIT

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Check the contents of your kit for the parts listed below.

Also see Figure 1.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW

INSTRUCTIONS could result in personal injury

and / or damage to unit.

IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for future

reference.

Item Description Qty Ariens P/N

1 Lower ROPS Tube 2

05085200

2 ROPS Hoop 1

05021600

3 Right-side Support Bracket 1

05116451

4 Left-side Support Bracket 1

05116551

5 Transmission Disconnect Decal 2

03271900

6 1/2-13 x 3" Hex Bolt 4

05959900

7 Anti-Vibration Bumper 4

04884200

8 5/16 x 2 9/16" Pin With Groove 4

06800127

9 5/16" E-Ring 4

05700222

10 1/2-13 x 3 1/4" Hex Bolt 2

05960000

11 1/2-13" Center-Lock Flange Nut 6

06530008

12 ROPS Lock Pin With Lanyard 2

04898200

13 1/4-20 x 1/2" Hex Washer-head

Screw

07400034

14 Seat Latch Assembly 1

N/A

15 5/16-18 x 3/4" Round Head

Square Neck Bolt

06215700

16 5/16-18" Nylon Locking Flange

Nut

06545400

17 Latch Receiver 1

05118451

18 1/2" ID Routing Clip 1

00367900

19 Seat Belt Assembly 1

59110000

20 1 x 1/4" Flat Steel Washer 2

06400922

21 5/16-18 x 1 1/2" Button-head

Screw

05901727

22 7/8" Flat Steel Washer 4

06435700

23 7/8" Flange Bushing 4

05501127

24 Seat Hook Mounting Bracket 1

05118851

25 1/2" Polyliner Split Bushing 2

05500026

26 1/4-20 x 1 1/4" Hex Bolt 2

05947400

27 1/4-20" Locking Flange Nut 2

06530100

28 1/4-20" Nylon Locking Flange

Nut

06500012

29 Tension Spring 2

08314100

30 Seat Latch Release Lever 1

05118751

31 5/16" Flat Steel Washer 1

06435800

32 Hair Pin 2

06701000

33 Seat Latch 1

05118651

34 Seat-release Decal 1

07800221

35 Seat Plate* *

04995651

* One seat plate must be ordered for some models. See

Models That Require New Seat Plate on page 9.

Item Description Qty Ariens P/N

Figure 1

Item 14 Parts List

Summary of content (9 pages)

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Instruction Sheet Kit Number: 89100900 GRAVELY HD / ARIENS APEX ROLLOVER PROTECTION STRUCTURE (ROPS) KIT Description Qty Ariens P/N 26 1/4-20 x 1 1/4" Hex Bolt 2 05947400 WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS could result in personal injury and / or damage to unit. 27 1/4-20" Locking Flange Nut 2 06530100 28 1/4-20" Nylon Locking Flange Nut 2 06500012 IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for future reference.
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NOTICE: Gravely HD model shown. Ariens Apex models are similar. REMOVAL 1. Stop engine, remove key and engage parking brake. Wait for moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool. 2. Disconnect spark plug wires. 3. Remove four screws retaining ROPS pocket covers and remove covers. Discard covers; reinstall screws for better appearance. See Figure 2. Discard two covers. 6. Position seat with the seat plate facing upward on cardboard or shop towels to help prevent damage to seat material. 7.
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2. Position seat belt assembly (item 19) onto rear seat bottom. Position 1/4" flat washers (item 20) onto front seat bottom. Position seat adjustment plates and seat plate onto seat. Secure all parts with four 7/8" flat steel washers (item 22), four 7/8" flange bushings (item 23) and four 5/16 x 1 1/2" button-head screws (item 21). See Figure 6. 4. Install latch receiver (item 17) onto crossmember and retain with two 3/8" locking hex nuts removed in step 3. Ensure that cutout in receiver faces the engine.
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3. Loosen the rear fuel tank strap mounting bolt to allow some fuel tank movement. See Figure 10. Loosen fuel tank hold-down bolt to allow fuel tank to move. 5. From above unit, position bracket on frame. It may be necessary to move the fuel tank filler slightly to provide clearance. Once bracket is in position, re-tighten the rear fuel tank strap mounting bolt. See Figure 12. Figure 10 4. Clean surface thoroughly and attach one transmission disconnect decal (item 5) to left-side support bracket (item 4).
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9. Attach tube with two 1/2 x 3" hex bolts (item 6) and two 1/2" center-lock flange nuts (item 11). Fully tighten hardware. See Figure 14. 12. Remove 1/2 x 1" bolt and hex nut retaining spacer plate and remove plate. Discard bolt, nut and spacer. See Figure 16. 11 6 Figure 14 10. Reinstall plastic hex screws retaining left fender. 11. Clean surface thoroughly and attach one transmission disconnect decal (item 5) to right-side support bracket (item 3). See Figure 15. Figure 16 Spacer Plate 13.
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14. Insert ROPS tube (item 1) through the opening and between right support bracket and frame. Ensure that hinge plates are positioned facing the rear. See Figure 18. Assemble ROPS Hardware 1. Install two anti-vibration bumpers (item 7) in ROPS tube hinge plates and retain with two 5/16 x 2 9/16" pins (item 8) and two 5/16" E-rings (item 9). See Figure 20. 7 1 8 9 Figure 20 Figure 18 15. Attach ROPS with two 1/2 x 3" hex bolts (item 6) and two 1/2" center-lock flange nuts (item 11).
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Install ROPS Hoop 1. Position ROPS hoop (item 2) in hinge brackets and retain with lock pins. Insert pins through second hole from bottom of hoop and the rear holes in the brackets. See Figure 22. 2. Rotate hoop into vertical position. 4. Remove lock pins and rotate hoop to normal operating position. Reinstall lock pins and retain with hairpins. See Figure 24. 2 Figure 24 Figure 22 3. Retain hoop with two 1/2 x 3 1/4" hex bolts (item 11) and two 1/2" center-lock flange nuts (item 10). See Figure 23.
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Reinstall Seat Assembly 1. Kohler engines only: Install fuel line routing clip (item 18) onto fuel hose and install in right-side hole in latch receiver. See Figure 26. NOTICE: Kawasaki engines do not require installation of a fuel line clip. 3. Rotate seat forward and reconnect seat switch. 4. Return seat to operating position. 5. Reconnect spark plug wires. POSITIONING ROPS IMPORTANT: ALWAYS inspect ROPS and seatbelt for damage and loose or missing hardware before use.
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Lower Center Hoop Models That Require New Seat Plate WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Lower the center bar only when needed to drive under an object. There is no rollover protection with the center bar in the lowered position. DO NOT wear seatbelt when ROPS hoop is in lowered position. The following models require a new seat plate (part number 04995651) to install this ROPS Kit: Model Serial Number 991150 000101 – 102 991152 000101 – 103 991154 000101 – 103 See Figure 29. 991156 000101 – 102 1.