Removing Foreign Material

Remove dirt and other foreign matter from the following areas daily before operating the machine:

•Around the lift cylinders.

•At the front of the machine.

•On the attachment hitch, especially around the tilt cylinder.

•Around hydraulic oil reservoir breather.

•In the engine compartment.

•In the operator’s compartment.

•Around the tracks and undercarriage.

Important: Build-up of foreign materials in these areas can interfere with machine operation, cause component damage or become a fire hazard.

Tilting the ROPS/FOPS

Never operate the machine with the ROPS/FOPS in the raised position or removed. Be sure to reinstall the anchor bolts, washers and locknuts before using the machine. Torque to 43 Nm (32 lb-ft).

Warning

Always close the cab door before tilting the ROPS/FOPS. Stay clear from underneath the ROPS/FOPS as it is tilted.

Be sure the lock is securely engaged when the ROPS/FOPS is raised. Properly support the ROPS/FOPS when unlatching the lock mechanism and lowering the ROPS/FOPS.

Raising the ROPS/FOPS

1.Perform the “Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedure” on page14.

2.Remove hardware (A, Figure 85) at the front of the ROPS/FOPS.

3.Tilt the ROPS/FOPS up and back, moving the control handles out of the way. Tilt the ROPS/FOPS back slowly, until locking mechanism (B, Figure 86) locks the ROPS/FOPS in the raised position. Note: A gas-charged spring helps balance the ROPS/FOPS as it tilts. A self-actuating lock mechanism engages to lock the ROPS/FOPS in the tilted position.

Lowering the ROPS/FOPS

1.Lift the ROPS/FOPS slightly while pulling lock mechanism release (C, Figure 87) toward the front.

2.Lower the ROPS/FOPS slowly onto the chassis, moving the control handles out of the way.

3.Secure the ROPS/FOPS in the lowered position with anchor hardware (A, Figure 85). Torque to 43 Nm (32 lb.-ft.).