Lift Arm and ROPS/FOPS

NOTE: Tilt stop plates (H) need to be removed to allow ROPS/FOPS support struts (Y, Fig. 202) to extend to their un-sprung position. Tilt stop plates (H, Fig. 192) prevent premature wear of the ROPS/FOPS support struts.

7.Disconnect heater return hose (A, Fig. 193) from coolant pump.

11.Remove cable ties (G).

12.If the machine is equipped with heat ducting side panel (I, Fig. 195), remove 6 screws (H) and remove right side panel (I). Move panel aside.

8.Remove cable ties (B).

9.Close the engine compartment covers.

10.Disconnect windshield washer hose (E, Fig. 194) from fitting (F).

13.On machines equipped with a splice (M, Fig. 196) in the windsheild washer hose, disconnect the hose at splice (M). Route windshield washer hose (E) through hole (J) at the floor of the ROPS/FOPS.

14.On machines not equipped with a splice, remove the hose from the washer bottle.

Lift Arm and ROPS/FOPS

15.Raise the ROPS/FOPS according to “Raising ROPS/FOPS” on page140, and support the ROPS/FOPS in the lifted position with the lifting straps as shown in Fig. 197.

Warning

Always secure the ROPS/FOPS in the tilted position with a suitable supporting device such as a hoist. Never allow anyone under the ROPS/ FOPS if it is not securely supported.