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Tilting Back the ROPS/FOPS
For service, unbolt the two anchor bolts at
the front of the ROPS/FOPS and tilt it
back slowly, moving the control handles
out of the way. A gas-charged spring
helps tilt it back. A self-actuating lock
mechanism engages to lock the
ROPS/FOPS in a rolled-back position. To
lower the ROPS/FOPS, apply upward
force on it while pulling the lock mecha-
nism handle toward the front of the
loader. Lower the ROPS slowly onto the
chassis, moving the control handles out of
the way. Reinstall the anchor bolts,
washers and locknuts.
Never operate the loader with the ROPS/FOPS
removed or locked back. Be sure the lock is
securely engaged when the ROPS/FOPS is tilted back. Properly sup-
port the ROPS/FOPS when unlatching the lock mechanism and low-
ering the ROPS/FOPS. Be sure to reinstall the anchor bolts, washers
and locknuts before resuming loader operation.
Loader Raising Procedure
To raise the skid-steer loader so all four tires are off the ground, use the
procedure below:
Do not rely on a jack or hoist to maintain the
“raised” position without additional blocking
and supports. Serious personal injury could result from improperly
raising or blocking the skid-steer loader.
1. Using a jack or hoist capable of lifting the fully-equipped weight of the loader
(with all attached options), lift the rear of the loader until the rear tires are off
the ground.
2. Stack wooden blocks under the flat part of the loader chassis. They should
run parallel with, but not touch, the rear tires (Figure 25).
3. Slowly lower the loader until its weight rests on the blocks. If the tires still
touch the ground, raise the loader again, add more blocks and lower again.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the front end. When the procedure is finished, all
four tires will be off the ground so they can be removed.
Loader Lowering Procedure
When service or adjustment procedures are complete, the skid-steer loader can be
taken down from the “raised” position. To lower the loader onto its tires:
Figure 24 ROPS Lock
Mechanism
WARNING
WARNING