Cub Cadet TANK L 48 Operator's Manual page 13

4. Install the upper ROPS section onto the lower ROPS "posts".
Install the bolts and nuts. See Figure 3-5.
Retaining
Washer
Bolt
Lock Nuts
Figure 3-5
5. Tighten upper ROPS section bolts after both RH & LH
hardware is installed.
6. Tighten the frame mounting hardware to 80-90 lb.-ft.
torque. See Figure 3-4.
NOTE: Make sure tubular upright posts are absolutely
tight within welded bracket. If the ROPS is not absolutely
tight after tightening hardware to 80-90 ft-lbs, additional
tightening is needed.
7. Route the nylon lanyard as shown in Figure 3-6. Be sure to
secure the lanyard to the retaining clip and clevis pin.
A
C
Figure 3-6
8. Move the upper ROPS section to the upright position, and
insert the locking pins with their retainer hairpin clips. See
Figure 3-7.
Locking Pin
Retaining
Washer
Bolt
Adjusting Drive Control Levers
The RH and LH drive control levers can be adjusted up or down
and fore-and-aft for the comfort of the operator. Proper drive
control lever and seat adjustment will result in the following:
In the neutral position with hands on the control levers,
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•
In the full forward position,
•
•
B
In the full reverse position,
•
•
•
Check factory settings of control levers for the conditions listed
above.
NOTE: If control lever adjustments are required, height
adjustments should be made prior to angular adjustments.
Retainer
Hairpin
Clips
Figure 3-7
Operator's upper arms should be relaxed and
approximately vertical.
Operator's forearms should be approximately
horizontal.
Operator's back should stay in contact with the seat
back.
Control levers should not contact operator's legs.
Control levers should not contact the operator's legs
or torso.
Set the seat to the preferred operating position.
Adjustment lever is located under the front edge of
the seat.
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Locking Pin
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