Installation Instructions

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FormNo.3438-540RevA

ROPSKit

TimeCutter

RidingMower

ModelNo.79485

InstallationInstructions

Safety

RolloverProtectionSystem

(ROPS)Safety

•TheROPSisanintegralsafetydevice.Donot

removeanyoftheROPScomponentsfromthe

machine.

•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou

canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.

•Alwayswearyourseatbeltwhentherollbaris

installed.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobjectsbeforeyou

driveunderthem,anddonotcontactthem.

•Keeptherollbarinsafeoperatingconditionby

thoroughlyinspectingitperiodicallyfordamage

andkeepingallthemountingfastenerstight.

•ReplacedamagedROPScomponents.Donot

repairoralterthem.

•Wheelsdroppingoveredges,oversteepbanks,or

intowatercancausearollover,whichmayresult

inseriousinjuryordeath.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisnot

installed.

•Intheeventofarollover,takethemachinetoan

AuthorizedServiceDealertoinspecttheROPS.

•UseonlyT oroapprovedaccessoriesand

attachmentsfortheROPS.

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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Form No. 3438-540 Rev A ROPS Kit TimeCutter® Riding Mower Model No. 79485 Installation Instructions Safety Rollover Protection System (ROPS) Safety • The ROPS is an integral safety device. Do not remove any of the ROPS components from the machine. • Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you can release it quickly in an emergency. • Always wear your seat belt when the roll bar is installed. • Check carefully for overhead objects before you drive under them, and do not contact them.
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Installation Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure 1 2 3 4 5 Description Qty. Use No parts required – Prepare the machine.
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7. 1 Remove the rear tires as shown in Figure 2 Note: Retain all wheel components for later installation. Preparing the Machine No Parts Required Procedure Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Note: You may discard all removed parts unless otherwise noted. 1. Park the machine on a level surface. 2. Disengage the blade-control switch. 3. Move the motion-control levers outward to the NEUTRAL-LOCK position to engage the parking brake. 4.
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8. Remove the pod brackets from the machine (Figure 3). Note: Retain the shoulder screws removed from the sides of the pods for later installation. g310040 Figure 3 1. Hydraulic mount plate 3. Pod support bracket 2. Screw 4. Pod Note: Retain the fuel tank spring beneath that secures the fuel tank to the left pod bracket for later installation. g310231 Figure 4 1.
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2 Installing the ROPS Mounts and Guard Panels Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Left ROPS mount 1 Right ROPS mount 6 Bolt (1/2 x 1-1/4 inches) 6 Large washer 6 Locknut (1/2 inch) 2 Belt guard panel 1 Rear guard panel 2 Cable tie 4 Narrow push rivet 2 Wide push rivet g316031 Figure 5 Right side shown Install the ROPS mounts to the machine frame behind the hydraulic mount plate as shown in (Figure 5). 2. Torque the bolts to 58 to 77 N∙m (43 to 57 ft-lb). 3.
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Procedure 3 1. Installing the Pod Brackets and Seat Belt Install the seat belt brackets to the seat platform with 2 partial-thread bolts (3/8 x 2 inches), 2 small washers, and 2 locknuts (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 7.
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3. Install the left pod bracket to the machine frame using 2 thread-forming screws (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and the parts removed in 1 Preparing the Machine (page 3) as shown in Figure 9. g310256 Figure 10 1. Thread-forming screw (5/16 x 3/4 inch) g310244 2. Right pod bracket Figure 9 1. Left pod bracket 3. Fuel-tank spring 2. Thread-forming screw (5/16 x 3/4 inch) 4. Shoulder bolt 4. 3. Shoulder bolt 5.
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Procedure 4 1. Installing the Pod Brackets and Seat Belt Install the seat belt buckle and tongue to the inside of the seat belt brackets with 2 carriage screws (7/16 x 1 inch) and 2 locknuts (7/16 inch) as shown in Figure 12.
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2. Install the seat belt brackets to the outside of the ROPS mounts (Figure 13). 5. Note: Install the seat belt buckle assembly with Install the left pod bracket to the machine frame using 2 thread-forming screws (5/16 x 3/4 inch) as shown in Figure 13. the bent bracket toward the seat. g310244 Figure 14 g316030 Figure 13 Right side shown 1. Bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) 3. Locknut (3/8 inch) 2. Seat belt bracket 3.
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5 Completing the Installation Parts needed for this procedure: 1 ROPS tube 2 Bolt (3/8 x 2-1/2 inches) 2 Locknut (3/8 inch) 4 Suitcase weight (For machines with a bagger installed only) 2 Bolt (3/8 x 3-3/4 inches) Procedure 1. Install the rear tires as shown in Figure 2. 2. Lower the machine; refer to your machine Operator’s Manual. 3. Lower the seat. 4.
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Notes:
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