Kubota ROPS Cab F 80 Series Installation Manual Download Page 1

Kubota Fx80 Series ROPS Cab

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Kubota Fx80 Series ROPS Cab 

This ROPS cab is designed and built to fit the Kubota F2880, F3080, and F3680. 

Designed and Built by: 

Tektite Manufacturing Inc: 

427 Buffalo Street 

P.O. Box 639 

Winkler, MB 

R6W 4A8 

Canada 

PH: 204-331-3463 

Fax: 204-331-4159 

[email protected] 

www.tektite.ca 

One year standard product warranty provided by Tektite. 

    June 2021© Kubota Fx80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual

Summary of Contents for ROPS Cab F 80 Series

Page 1: ... to fit the Kubota F2880 F3080 and F3680 Designed and Built by Tektite Manufacturing Inc 427 Buffalo Street P O Box 639 Winkler MB R6W 4A8 Canada PH 204 331 3463 Fax 204 331 4159 sales tektite ca www tektite ca One year standard product warranty provided by Tektite June 2021 Kubota Fx80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual ...

Page 2: ... heavy A lift assist device such as an overhead hoist or high lift forklift is required 4 Ensure your work area is well ventilated The installation requires the starting of the tractor which will produce dangerous carbon monoxide fumes 5 Read through the entire installation manual first 6 Follow the installation instructions in order 7 Reading the operators manual prior to using the ROPS cab ...

Page 3: ...re for reference only All directions provided are from the reference point of the tractor seat facing the steering wheel All left and right references are from this view point For reference please fill in the information below This will assist your dealer in providing service for this ROPS It is advisable that this information be provided to your insurance company as well in the event that the tra...

Page 4: ...ping 180 6 Weather stripping 180 3 Weather stripping 180 8 Weather stripping 180 Two 4 Weather stripping 180 Two 3 Weather stripping 180 Two 4 Floormat 3 x 5 1 Wire Loop 1 4 Yellow 2 Zip Ties Standard 2 Parts List Optional Components Heater Description Qty Elbow fitting 3 8NPT x 3 8 barb with A C option only 1 Straight fitting 3 8NPT x 3 8 barb with heater option only 1 1 2 ID heater hose 3 long 1...

Page 5: ...V belt 25 7228 1 7 16 x 42 5 8 V belt 25 7420 1 Nut Flange 2 Bolt Flange x 2 Overflow Bottle Mount 1 Compressor Mount Bracket 1 Compressor Stabilizer Bracket 1 Alternator Stiffener Bracket 1 Bullet Connector Female 1 Compressor Top Port 1 Wire 10GA Red 8 Wire 16GA White 8 Wire 16GA Orange 8 Shrinkwrap for wire 1 long 6 June 2021 Kubota Fx80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual ...

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Page 7: ...t floor skid pads at the front of the operator platform 3 On the left side centre punch and drill out the two fasteners that are there to a diameter hole These will be the front left bracket mounting holes 3a Remove the two bolts shown below in the photo on both the left and right side June 2021 Kubota Fx80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual ...

Page 8: ...that are there to a diameter hole These will be the front right bracket mounting holes 5 Take the 3 piece of 180 weather stripping for the brake lock pedal Slide the o rubber onto the outside edge of sheet metal in the slot This will provide a better seal for this pedal June 2021 Kubota Fx80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual ...

Page 9: ...move the plastic black shroud around the controls Use the next photo as reference for the next five weather stripping installs 8 For the front left slot take the 7 and 5 5 8 pieces of 180 weather stripping Place the 7 piece on the left side of the slot and the 5 5 8 piece on the right side of the slot 9 For the front middle slot take the 8 piece of 180 weather stripping Slide the bulb onto the lef...

Page 10: ... onto the platform Using high strength aerosol glue fasten into place 3M High Strength 90 is recommended 15 Remove the left and right cab doors To remove the gas shock on the left cab door slide a flat screwdriver underneath the small clip on the end cap that must be pulled UP order to pop the shock off of the ball stud The shock will release very easily when this is accomplished Lift the door ass...

Page 11: ...t will line up with the four mounting holes in the 2 post ROPS The left and right front brackets will align with the holes drilled in steps 3 and 4 20 Re use the 2 post fasteners and get the rear bracket fasteners started Do not tighten only start the fasteners The front brackets use x 1 flange bolts and nuts Take the LEFT platform support and position underneath the platform with the 1 2 bolts th...

Page 12: ...provided 1 4 loop connector Shorten wire if necessary then solder connector directly onto wire 27 Connect the red 10GA wire to a 12V power source on the starter with the provided 1 4 loop connector Shorten wire if necessary then solder connector to wire 28 Connect the orange wire to a switched 12V source on the alternator Verify with test light then solder wire directly to the tractor wire This wi...

Page 13: ...ated on the left side of the thermostat housing Remove the plug Use water sealant material around the threads of the fitting to prevent water leaks If cab is equipped with air conditioner option use the 3 8NPT x 3 8 barb elbow fitting and screw it into the port This is the pressure fitting If cab is equipped with heater only option use the 3 8NPT x 3 8 barb straight fitting and screw it into the p...

Page 14: ...antifreeze Go to the cab and turn the heater control switch to the maximum heat side Start the engine and turn the cab fan to the highest speed setting Take the radiator cap off the engine and place a funnel into the radiator Fill the funnel with antifreeze The engine will need to run for a few minutes and the thermostat open a few times in order for all air to be purged from the heater system The...

Page 15: ...ternator tensioner fasteners to bolt the bracket into place Use the provided 3 8 x 3 hex bolt at the former alternator bolt position and then take the rear compressor support bracket with spacer welded to one end and slide it onto the back of this bolt with the welded spacer facing the front to ensure proper spacing for the compressor when installed Start the nut but do not tighten Note spacer is ...

Page 16: ... in the direction shown below through the rear compressor stiffener Then use a 3 8 x 2 hex bolt and flange nut for the front ear with the compressor bracket stiffener located on this ear fastener loosely fasten the two bottom ears onto the mounting bracket and rear compressor support bracket June 2021 Kubota Fx80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual ...

Page 17: ...rnator tensioner fastener for the tensioner position on the new bracket Tighten the pin fastener first and then apply tension for the alternator and tighten fastener 47 Loosen the engine wire harness tie down in order to re connect the alternator to the engine harness It may be necessary to lengthen the sending unit wire in the harness if it is not long enough Wire and shrink wrap are provided for...

Page 18: ...top bolt hole mark and drill a 5 16 hole 3 4 from the bend Drill a second 5 16 hole 1 1 8 below the first hole 52 Take the overflow bracket and slide the overflow bottle onto it Position it on the inside of the radiator shroud directly where the holes were previously driller Use the provided x x flange bolts and nuts and fasten overflow bracket to engine sheet metal June 2021 Kubota Fx80 Series RO...

Page 19: ... bottom hose will hang below NOTE At this stage the air conditioning system is ready for pressurization A licensed air conditioner installer must perform the install The air conditioning system is designed to use 2 lbs of R134a coolant June 2021 Kubota Fx80 Series ROPS Cab Installation Manual ...

Page 20: ...Fx80 Series Cab This ROPS cab is designed and built to fit the Kubota F2880 F3080 and F3680 Designed and Built by Tektite Manufacturing Inc 427 Buffalo Street P O Box 639 Winkler MB R6W 4A8 Canada PH 204 331 3463 Fax 204 331 4159 sales tektite ca www tektite ca One year standard product warranty provided by Tektite ...

Page 21: ...reference only All directions provided are from the reference point of the tractor seat facing the steering wheel All left and right references are from this view point For reference please fill in the information below This will assist your dealer in providing service for this ROPS It is advisable that this information be provided to your insurance company as well in the event that the tractor is...

Page 22: ...hat result in whole or in part from inadequate engineering or specifications provided to Tektite by its customer k any actual or alleged deficiency in technical or engineering services or advice provided by Tektite to its customer whether provided for valuable consideration or otherwise l consequential damages or any other damages whether foreseeable or not resulting from the defect or any delay i...

Page 23: ...service if they are operated and maintained according to instructions It is the owner s responsibility to be certain anyone operating this product reads this manual and all other applicable manuals to become familiar with this cab and all safety precautions Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or cab damage If you have any questions consult your dealer Read and understand this ...

Page 24: ...ty devices and shields are intended to protect operators from injury or death Under no circumstances should they be modified disabled or removed Operating Safety 1 Always operate the mower controls while sitting in the operator s seat 2 Lock seat in position and buckle seat belt before operating the mower 3 Avoid abrupt sharp turns at high speeds 4 On sloped terrain do not make sharp turns as mach...

Page 25: ...ields that are not designed as steps Safe Highway Operation 1 Before operating the mower on or near public roadways check with your local authorities for any local regulations that will affect you 2 Equip towed implements with slow moving vehicle SMV signs when traveling on public roads 3 Install additional lights on implement rear to safeguard against rear end collisions 4 Use hazard warning flas...

Page 26: ...tire structure must be replaced Failure to do so may result in injury or death in the event of a roll over 3 If the mower in not equipped with seat belts purchase approved seat belts from the mower manufacturer or Tektite prior to operating the mower 4 Always fasten seat belts prior to operating the mower 5 Always operate the mower from the operator s seat 6 Remove mud crop residue chains and tool...

Page 27: ...ult in unsafe operation of the mower and possible injury or death to operators and bystanders There are two switch plates located in the headliner The following switches are available and their functionality is described Left Switch Plate 1 Front Wiper Rocker Switch standard Low position Off High position On Note indicator light activates when wiper is on 2 Rear Wiper Rocker Switch optional Low po...

Page 28: ...r Washer Rocker Switch optional Low position Momentary On Rear Washer Middle position Off High position Momentary On Front Washer 7 Turn Signal Rocker Switch optional Left position On Middle position Off Right position On Right Switch Plate 1 Beacon Rocker Switch standard Low position Off High position On Note indicator light activates when beacon is on 2 Hazard Rocker Switch optional Low position...

Page 29: ...mine the fuses provided A decal on the fuse block indicates which fuse is for which electrical option After your ROPS Cab has been installed Before starting a mower equipped with a Tektite ROPS cab 1 Clear the operator platform of all tools Tools left in or around the ROPS and mower can cause operator interference which could lead to bodily injury and or damage the machine 2 Inspect the ROPS and m...

Page 30: ...or Left Latch 1 3 A00 0013 TEKT 0009 5MM Bushing 15 4 A00 0018 STEP BOLT1 4X1 1 2 Step Bolt 1 4 x 1 1 2 MB 2 5 A00 0019 STEP BOLT1 4X1 Step Bolt 1 4 x 1 MB 1 6 A00 0020 STEP BOLT1 4X1 1 4 Step Bolt 1 4 x 1 1 4 MB 4 7 A00 0021 FLANGE NUT 1 4 Flange Nut 1 4 YD 9 8 A00 0022 FLANGE_BOLT_M6X25 Flange Bolt M6x25 YD 1 9 A00 0039 TEKT ASM 001 Left Door Hinge Weldment Upper 1 10 A00 0040 REID RST 160 RST 1...

Page 31: ...oor Right Latch 1 3 A00 0013 TEKT 0009 5MM Bushing 15 4 A00 0018 STEP BOLT1 4X1 1 2 Step Bolt 1 4 x 1 1 2 MB 2 5 A00 0019 STEP BOLT1 4X1 Step Bolt 1 4 x 1 MB 1 6 A00 0020 STEP BOLT1 4X1 1 4 Step Bolt 1 4 x 1 1 4 MB 4 7 A00 0021 FLANGE NUT 1 4 Flange Nut 1 4 YD 9 8 A00 0022 FLANGE_BOLT_M6X25 Flange Bolt M6x25 YD 1 9 A00 0040 REID RST 160 RST 163 Grab Handle 1 10 A00 0041 TEKTITE DECAL Tektite Cab D...

Page 32: ...s otherwise specified X X 1 16 Angular 1 0 Drawn By Checked By Size File Name Units Date Date Req d Description Tektite Manufacturing Inc 24157 Hwy 3 Box 639 Winkler MB R6W 4A8 Canada CNC Index Service Part File Name Description Qty 1 A00 0013 TEKT 0009 5MM Bushing 6 2 A00 0014 TEKT 0092 Thick Bushing 6 3 A00 0020 STEP BOLT1 4X1 1 4 Step Bolt 1 4 x 1 1 4 MB 6 4 A00 0021 FLANGE NUT 1 4 Flange Nut 1...

Page 33: ...ring Inc 24157 Hwy 3 Box 639 Winkler MB R6W 4A8 Canada CNC Index Service Part File Name Description Qty 1 A00 0013 TEKT 0009 5MM Bushing 20 2 A00 0019 STEP BOLT1 4X1 Step Bolt 1 4 x 1 MB 1 3 A00 0020 STEP BOLT1 4X1 1 4 Step Bolt 1 4 x 1 1 4 MB 6 4 A00 0021 FLANGE NUT 1 4 Flange Nut 1 4 YD 7 5 A00 0033 315 080 Rear Wiper Shaft Grommet 1 6 A00 0043 WWF MOTOR WWF Wiper Motor 1 Shaft 1 7 A00 0108 TEKT...

Page 34: ...cturing Inc 24157 Hwy 3 Box 639 Winkler MB R6W 4A8 Canada CNC Index Service Part File Name Description Qty 1 A00 0013 TEKT 0009 5MM Bushing 8 2 A00 0019 STEP BOLT1 4X1 Step Bolt 1 4 x 1 MB 4 3 A00 0021 FLANGE NUT 1 4 Flange Nut 1 4 YD 4 4 A00 0044 TEKT ASM 002 Side Window Hinge Weldment 2 5 A00 0045 TEKT 0004 Side Window Slider Bracket 1 6 A00 0057 TEKT 0020MIR Side Window Latch L60776 1 7 A00 005...

Page 35: ...acturing Inc 24157 Hwy 3 Box 639 Winkler MB R6W 4A8 Canada CNC Index Service Part File Name Description Qty 1 A00 0013 TEKT 0009 5MM Bushing 8 2 A00 0019 STEP BOLT1 4X1 Step Bolt 1 4 x 1 MB 4 3 A00 0021 FLANGE NUT 1 4 Flange Nut 1 4 YD 4 4 A00 0045 TEKT 0004 Side Window Slider Bracket 1 5 A00 0046 TEKT ASM 002R Side Window Hinge Right 2 6 A00 0056 TEKT 0020 Side Window Latch L60775 1 7 A00 0058 CA...

Page 36: ...1 3 A00 0017 305 1002 Panto Mount Plate 1 4 A00 0025 BALL LOUVER 2 1 2 Ball Louver 4 5 A00 0026 OSCILLATING FAN Oscillating Fan 1 6 A00 0038 TEKT 0076 3 Plug 1 7 A00 0055 TEKT 0019 Fir Tree Fastener 2 8 A00 0070 REID KBP 262 KBP 265 Knob Knurled 1 4 6 9 A00 0071 LEFT SWITCHPLATE ASM Left Switchplate Assembly 1 10 A00 0072 TEKT ASM 030 Right Switchplate Assembly 2014 Update 1 11 A00 0073 FILTER COV...

Page 37: ...ription Tektite Manufacturing Inc 24157 Hwy 3 Box 639 Winkler MB R6W 4A8 Canada CNC Index Service Part File Name Description Qty 1 A00 0019 STEP BOLT1 4X1 Step Bolt 1 4 x 1 MB 4 2 A00 0021 FLANGE NUT 1 4 Flange Nut 1 4 YD 4 3 A00 0025 BALL LOUVER 2 1 2 Ball Louver 4 4 A00 0028 TEKT 0088 Red Dot Drier 1 5 A00 0081 KUF2880 HEADLINER REV1 Headliner 1 6 A00 0105 R 2300 2_090902 Heater A C Blower Unit ...

Page 38: ... Name Units Date Date Req d Description Tektite Manufacturing Inc 24157 Hwy 3 Box 639 Winkler MB R6W 4A8 Canada CNC Index Service Part File Name Description Qty 1 A00 0076 TEKT 0026 1 4 Panel Nut 3 2 A00 0089 TEKT 0059 Heater Core 1 3 A00 0090 TEKT 0065 Upper Blower Housing 1 4 A00 0091 TEKT 0066 Blower Housing Lower 1 5 A00 0100 FLANGE_BOLT_1 4X1 2 Flange Bolt 1 4 x 1 2 YD 3 6 A00 0157 TEKT ASM 0...

Page 39: ...less otherwise specified X X 1 16 Angular 1 0 Drawn By Checked By Size File Name Units Date Date Req d Description Tektite Manufacturing Inc 24157 Hwy 3 Box 639 Winkler MB R6W 4A8 Canada CNC Index Service Part File Name Description Qty 1 A00 0008 TEKT 0077 Front Turn Signal Light LED Amber 2 2 A00 0009 TEKT 0079 Oval LED Light Grommet 2 3 A00 0010 TEKT 0078 Round Grommet LED Light 2 4 A00 0011 TEK...

Page 40: ...to third parties without the written consent of Tektite Tolerances Unless otherwise specified X X 1 16 Angular 1 0 Drawn By Checked By Size File Name Units Date Date Req d Description Tektite Manufacturing Inc 24157 Hwy 3 Box 639 Winkler MB R6W 4A8 Canada CNC Index Service Part File Name Description Qty 1 A00 0166 TEKT 0103 Condensor Fan 2 2 A00 0220 TEKT 0101 Base Condenser Coil 1 3 A00 0221 TEKT...

Page 41: ...Date Req d Description Tektite Manufacturing Inc 24157 Hwy 3 Box 639 Winkler MB R6W 4A8 Canada CNC Index Service Part File Name Description Qty 1 KUF2880 ASM 025 Cab Weldment 1 2 A00 0021 FLANGE NUT 1 4 Flange Nut 1 4 YD 2 3 A00 0023 FLANGE_BOLT_1 4X3 4 Flange Bolt 1 4 x 3 4 YD 4 4 A00 0059 FLANGE NUT 5 16 Flange Nut 5 16 YD 2 5 A00 0061 TEKT 0021 Striker Mounting Plate 2 6 A00 0084 TEKT 0070 Gas ...

Page 42: ...6 Angular 1 0 Drawn By Checked By Size File Name Units Date Date Req d Description Tektite Manufacturing Inc 24157 Hwy 3 Box 639 Winkler MB R6W 4A8 Canada CNC Index Service Part File Name Description Qty 1 A00 0055 TEKT 0019 Fir Tree Fastener 4 2 A00 0063 LEFT CAB SWITCHPLATE Left Switchplate 1 3 A00 0064 LEFT CAB SWITCHPLATE DECAL Left Switchplate Decal 1 4 A00 0065 TEKT ASM 005 On Off Switch w L...

Page 43: ...Name Units Date Date Req d Description Tektite Manufacturing Inc 24157 Hwy 3 Box 639 Winkler MB R6W 4A8 Canada CNC Index Service Part File Name Description Qty 1 A00 0007 FAN SWITCH 4 Position Fan Switch 1 2 A00 0054 TEKT 0018 Fan Speed Control Knob 2 3 A00 0055 TEKT 0019 Fir Tree Fastener 4 4 A00 0065 TEKT ASM 005 On Off Switch w Lens 3 5 A00 0252 TEKT 0117 Water Valve Directly on Switch 1 6 A00 ...

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