Cozy Cab JOHN DEERE 425 User manual

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MOUN,TING
INSTRUCTIONS
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With Parts Listing
and Drawings for
JOHN DEERE
425,445,455
A-10973
II
"""" ~Manufactured by' .
~TOM PRODUCTS
OF LITCHFIELD, INC,
BOX718 .LITCHFIELD, MINNESOTA 55355
(320) 693-3221 Fax: (320)693-7252
1-800-222-5463 05-10287
July 1995
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ASAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Read operator's manual. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls,
capabilities, and proper use of the equipment.
NEVERALLOW ANY RIDERS.
Thoroughly inspect RaPS Cab and RaPS Cab Mounting periodically.
Stay alert for hidden hazards and traffic.
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speeds, and sudden stops when
operating on hillside, rough ground and most off-the-road operations.
Use extreme care when working close to fences, ditches, or on
hillsides.
Wait for tractor to STOP before dismounting.
Check clearance carefully before driving under any objects.
Avoid operating sideways on a steep slope whenever possible.
Never exceed factory recommended specifications.
Do not weld, cut, drill or modify RaPS Cab in any manner unless
instructed by manufacturer.
ROLL BARSPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
425, 445,
455JD
MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY (Tractor and Implements)
1940#

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
JOHN DEERE 425, 445, 455
R.O.P.S. CAB
~-READ THROUGH THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING.
1. Preparation of the tractor.
A. Remove the (2) grab handles on the seat deck.
8. Openthe hood.
C. Removethe taillights from the seat deck.
D. Removethe side engine covers.
E. Slidethe seat to the farthest forward position.
F. Remove the front pto shaft if the tractor is so
equipped.
2. Installthe front mount.
A. Attach the front cab mount to the tractor frame with
(4) 1/2" x 2" hexhead screws, (8) 1/2" flatwashers,
(4) 1/2" lockwashers and (4) 1/2" nuts. Do not
tighten completely at this time. Figure#1 and #2.
8. Install a rubber isolation mount into each of the
front mount plate holes. Figure#3.
Figure 1
3. Cab preparation.
A. (Optional - This step is not required but will make it
easier to work on the cab when mounting it.)
Remove the doors from the cab by removing the
spring clip from the end of the gas spring door
holder. Remove the gas spring from the ball stud.
Lift the doors off of the hinges. (This is also how to
remove the doors for summer use.)
c
8. Install (2) rubber isolation mounts into each rear
side cab mounting plate. Figure#4.
Figure 2
Figure 3
4. Set the cab onto the tractor.
A. Lift the cab by placing a strap through both door
openings.
8. Lower the cab onto the tractor. Line up the cab
front mount holes with the holes in the front
isolation mounts. Center the rear of the cab on the
tractor. Install (1) 3/8" x 2 1/2" hexhead screw, (2)
3/8" flatwashers, (1) 3/8" lockwasher and (1) 3/8"
nut into each front cab mount. Do not tighten at this
time. Figure #3. Install one end of the ground wire
assembly to one of the front mount bolts.The other
end will be attached to the cab when installing the
lowerfront filler.

Figure4
C. Check the seal between the tractor seat deck and
the cab bubble rubber. Adjust the front cab mount
forward or backwards as required to get a good
seal. Figure#5.
D.Tighten the bolts that attach the front cab mount to
the tractor frame perthe torque chart provided.
E. Recheck the cab to make sure it is centered from
side to side on the seat deck. Match drill a 3/8" dia.
hole through each of the (4) rear isolation mounts
into the tractor seat deck.
5. Installthe rearcab mounts.
A. Bolt each of the rear cab mounts to the tractor
frame with (2) 3/8" x 1 1/4" hexhead screws, (4)
3/8" flatwashers, (2) 3/8" lockwashersand (2) 3/8"
nuts. Do nottighten at thistime. Figure#6 & 7.
B. Install (1) 3/8" x 2 1/2" hexhead screw with a 3/8"
flatwasher up through each of the rear cab mount
holes passing through the matched drilled hole in
the seat deck and the rubber isolation mount.
Secure each with a 3/8" flatwasher, 3/8"
lockwasherand a 3/8" nut. Figure # 4 & 8.
Figure 5
2
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
C. Install the seat belt onto the (2) inside rear
mounting bolts. Use the 1.25" wide formed bracket
to mountthe retractor half of the seat belt to the IE"
side rear mount. Use the 7/16" x 1" bolt, (2) 7/16
flatwashers and 7/16" nylock nut to attach the seat
belt to the bracket. Figure #9.
D.Tighten all cab mounting bolts per the torque chart.

8. Hook up the cab power supply wire to the positive
(+) post of the tractor starter motor. Secure the wire
to prevent contact with any hot or moving parts.
9. Raise the cab windshield and rest it on the opened
tractor hood.
B. Right side. Removethe bubble rubber seal that is
attached to the bottom edge of the assembly.
Install the front panel assembly in the cab by
slipping the brake pedal through the boot on the
assembly. Reinstall the bubble rubber seal and
position the assembly so that the (2) holes in the
assembly line up with the (2) holes in the right
front corner tube. Fasten the same as the left
side. Install the pocket mount bracket the same
as on the left side. Pull the cord on the boot up
tight around the brake pedal rod and tie it to seal.
Figure #10, 11 & 12.
E. Tighten the rear cab mount to tractor frame bolts
per the torque chart.
~. Reinstallthe tractor taillights.
i. Reinstallthe front pto shaft if so equipped.
10. Reinstall the (2) side engine covers.
SEAT lILTBRACKET,
LEFTSIDEMY
--- 7/16'nT,
WASIfRSAt{) ~T
Figure 9
11. Install the lower front panel assemblies. Attach the
ground wire assembly to the lower mounting bolt.
A. Left side. Position the assembly so that the (2)
holes in the assembly line up with the (2) holes in
the left front corner tube. Fasten with (2) 1/4" x
3/4" self tapping screws and (2) 1/4" flatwashers.
(A 1/4-20 tap may be used to thread the tube
holes.) Install the pocket mount bracket by
slipping the short end behind the tractor tunnel lip
and fastening it to the assembly with (1) 1/4" x
3/4" hexhead screw, (1) 1/4" flatwasher and (1)
1/4" lockwasher. Figure #10.
Figure 11
Figure 10 Figure 12 3

Figure 13
Figure 14
C. NOTE: In order to remove the side engine covers
with the cab installed, the lower front panel
assemblies will have to be removed.
D. NOTE: The pockets should be checked
periodically during use for accumulation of any
grass, leaves or snow which should be removed.
12. Installthe floor mats. (L&R) Place the floor mats on
the tractor foot pads. Tuck them under the door
threshold lip and ;aroundthe pedais. Figure #13.
CAUTION: Check the pedals for binding on the
floor mat. Trim as required for proper clearance.
13. Reinstall the doors. Reverse the order of steps to
remove the doors to reinstallthem.
14. Air intake cover assembly.
A. Install the air intake cover over the tractor air
intake screen. Position the cover and remove the
backing on the velcro strips and press into place.
Figure #14.
B. CAUTION: Use the cover in cold weather only.
Remove the cover for summer use.
15. Lower the tractor hood and the cab windshield. The
windshield is held in place by (2) 1/4turn latches.

TORQUE TIGHTENING CHART
5
ISAE FASTENER TORQUE CHART
iNOTE: Use these torques, unless special torques are specified. Values arefor UNC and UNF thread fasteners, plated or unplated, as received from
supplier.Fastenerscanbe dry or lubricatedwith normalengineoil. Valuesdo not applyif graphite,moly-disulphideor otherextremepressure
lubricant is used.
SAE Grade No. 2 5 8*
Bolt head identification 0OO@ G@@
(See Note 1)
Bolt Size LB FT Nm LBFT Nm LB FT Nm
Min. Max. Min. Max. 'Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
1/4 56 7 8 911 12 15 12 15 16 20
5/16 10 12 14 16 17 20.5 23 28 24 29 33 39
3/8 20 23 27 31 35 42 48 57 45 54 61 73
7/16 30 35 41 47 54 64 73 87 70 84 95 114
1/2 45 52 61 70 80 96 109 130 110 132 149 179
9/16 65 75 88 102 110 132 149 179 160 192 216 260
5/8 95 105 129 142 150 180 203 244 220 264 298 358
3/4 150 185 203 251 270 324 366 439 380 456 515 618
7/8 160 200 217 271 400 480 542 651 600 720 814 976
1250 300 339 406 580 696 787 944 900 1080 1220 1464
1- 1/8 800 880 1085 1193 1280 1440 1736 1953
1- 1/4 1120 1240 1519 1581 1820 2000 2468 2712
1 - 3/8 1450 1680 1980 2278 2380 2720 3227 3688
1-1/2 1940 2200 2631 2963 3160 3580 4285 4827
NOTE 1: Bolt head identification marks as per grade. Manufacturing marks will vary. *Thick nuts must be used with Grade 8 bolts.
METRIC FASTENER (ISO) TORQUE CHART
NOTE: Usethesetorques,unlessspecialtorquesare specified.Valuesarefor coursethreadfasteners,platedor unplated,as receivedfrom
supplier.Fastenerscanbe dry or lubricatedwith normalengineoil. Valuesdo not applyif graphite,moly-disulphideor otherextremepressure
lubricant is used.
ISOClass No. 8.8 10.9 12.9
Bolt head identification G@@(See Note 1)
Bolt Size Nm LB FT Nm LB FT Nm ILB FT
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. IMin. Max.
M4 3 4 2 345 3 4
M5 6.5 8 5 6 9.5 11 7 8Because of the low ductility of
M6 10.5 12 8 9 15 17.5 11 13 these fasteners, the torque
M8 26 31 19 23 37 43 27 32 range is to be determined
M10 52 61 38 45 73 67 54 64 individually for each application.
As a general rule, the torque
M12 90 107 55 79 125 150 93 112 ranges specified for grade 10.9
*M14 144 172 106 127 200 245 149 179 fasteners can be used satis-
M16 217 271 150 200 310 380 610 730 factorily on 12.9fasteners.
M20 434 515 320 380 610 730 450 540
M24 675 815 500 600 1050 1275 780 940
M30 1250 1500 920 1100 2000 2400 1470 1770 *M14 is not a preferred size.
M36 2175 2600 1600 1950 3500 4200 2580 3080
.-.JOTE1: Bolt head identificationmarks as per grade. Manufacturing marks will vary.

REPLACEMENT PARTS
4-13127
CAB ASSEMBLY
ITEM QTY PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1NA 2-14501 Weldment, Cab
1 NS 4-13129 Assembly, Door, Right
3 1 4-13130 Assembly, Door, left
4 1 4-13132 Assembly, FrontWindshield
514-13131 Assembly, RearWindow
6 1 2-14543 Weldment, Panel, Switch-Fuse
7 4 3-13024 Gas Spring, 20 PSI, 6" Stroke
88 3-11821 Ball Stud, Gas Spring Cyl.
92 3-16234 FrontWindow latch
10 2 3-13944 Striker Stud & Washer
11 1 3-16033 Fuse Block
12 1 3-16274 Switch, Rocker, OnlOff
13 1 3-16232 Domelight
14 1 3-16244 Decal, Switch Panel
15 1 NA 3-14575 Decal, Serial No, CP, RaPS
16 2 NS 3-11740 Decal, Cozy For lawn & Garden
17 11-36057 Cover, Fuse
18 1 NS 1-35930 Polyfoam, Roof
19 1 NS 1-36063 Polyfoam, Roof Front
20 1 NS 1-36065 Polyfoam, Rear Roof
21 1 NS 1-36061 Polyfoam, Roof Side, Right
22 1 NS 1-36062 Polyfoam, Roof Side, left
23 1 NS 1-36060 Polyfoam,Side, Rear, Right
24 1 NS 1-36059 Polyfoam, Side, Rear left
25 1 NS 1-35931 Polyfoam, lower Rear, Right
26 1 NS 1-35932 Polyfoam, lower Rear, left
27 1 NS 1-35933 Polyfoam, Rear Pocket
29 4 ft. 3-10611 Rubber, Clip-On Bubble, large 180 Deg. (lower Rear)
30 2 3-16057 Fuse, ATO/ATC, 10Amp Automotive BladeType
31 2 all 3-10166 Washer, Flat, .437
32 2 all 3-10472 Nut, Hex, Nylock, .437-14NC
33 8 all 3-10077 Washer, lock, .312
34 6 all 3-10085 Washer, Flat .312
35 6 all 3-10064 Nut, Hex, .312-18 NC
36 2 all 3-13931 HHCS, .250-20 NC x 4.50 Gr. 5
37 2 all 3-10070 Nut, Hex, Nylock, .250-20 NC
38 5 3-10295 Selftap, #10 x .625 RH Phil
39 4 all 3-10099 MSCR, #10-24 NC x 1.500 RH Sl
40 4 all 3-10083 Washer, Flat .187
41 4 all 3-10110 Nut, Hex,#10-24 NC
42 1 3-10095 MSCR, #10-24 NC x .500 RH Sl
43 13-11433' Terminal, 14-16 Ga, #10 Stud, Insulated, Ring Type
44 12ft. 3-10610 Rubber! Clip-On Bubble, Small 180 Deg. (lower side)
45 3 ft. 3-10778 Pinchwefd,large (Aroundfuel opening)
46 1 4-13155 Assy, Wire, Fuse Blk to Wiper SW
47 1 4-13156 Assy, Wire, Fuse Blk/Dome Light
48 14-13157 Assembly,Wire, Hot lead
49 1 4-13158 Assembly, Wire Harness, Wiper
all = Obtain locally NA = Not Available NS = Not Shown
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
4-13127
CAB ASSEMBLY
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ITEM
1
2
3
4
5
6
QTY
1
1
2 ft.
3 ft.
1 ft.
2 ft.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
4-13133
ASSEMBLY, POCKET, RIGHT
PART NO.
2-14528
4-13149
3-10610
3-10609
3-10777
3-14914
DESCRIPTION
Weldment, Pocket, Right
Assembly, Ensolite/Nyl. Pocket
Rubber, Clip-On Bubble,Small 180 Deg.
Rubber, Clip-On Bubble, Small 90 Deg.
Pinchweld,Small
Rubber, Seal Strip, .125 x".75
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ITEM
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
POCKET(RIGHTSIDE ONly)
'" QTY
1
1
2 ft.
3 ft.
1ft.
2 ft.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
4-13134
ASSEMBLY, POCKET, LEFT
PART NO.
2-14529
1-36067
3-10610
3-10609
3-10777
3-14914
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DESCRIPTION
Weldment, Pocket, Left, J. Deere 425, 445, 455
Ensolite, Front Pocket, Left .125 x 7.44 x 17.38
Rubber, Clip-On Bubble, Small 180 Deg.
Rubber, Clip-On Bubble, Small 90 Deg.
Pinchweld, Small
Rubber, Seal Strip, .125 x .75 Adhesive Back,
Closed Cell

REPLACEMENT PARTS
4-13132
ASSEMBLY, FRONT WINDSHIELD
PART NO.
3-16212
3-11099
3-15779
3-15763
2-14496
1-35912
1-35912
3-15569
3-10610
3-16217
3-15768
3-10645
3-10135
3-10101
3-10308
3-10070
3-15995
3-16057
3-10084
3-10083
P1-22030
DESCRIPTION
Glass, Windshield
Wiper Motor
Wiper Arm, 16" 19, Black
Wiper Blade, 16" Black
Weldment, Hinge, Windshield
Front latch Bracket
Front latch Bracket
Trim Seal, 5/8" aD Bubble, 1/4" Material (Around glass)
Rubber, Clip-On Bubble, Small 180 Deg (Hood seal)
Washer, Shoulder, Glass Mount
1.250 Dia. x .313, Black
Glass Mount, 1.250 Dia. x .313, Black
Washer, Rubber, .250 ID x .625 aD x .125 Thick
MSCR, #10-24 NC x 1.000TH Sl
MSCR, .250-20 NCx 1.500 RH Sl
Nut, Hex, Nylock, #10-24 NC
Nut, Hex, Nylock, .250-20 NC
Cap, 1/4" Hexhead Screw, Black Acorn
Cap, Hinged, .250 Screw, Black
Washer, Flat .250
Washer, Flat .187
Window Spacer, Plastic
all = Obtain locally
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ITEM OTY
1 1
2 1
3 1
4 1
5 2
6'. 1
7 1
8 11ft.
9 3ft.
10 12
11 6
12 3
15 2 all
16 6 all
17 2 all
18 6 all
19 6
20 6
21 6 all
22 2 all
23 2

ITEM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
ITEM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
10
REPLACEMENT PARTS
4-13129
ASSEMBLY, DOOR, RIGHT
QTY
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
1
1
16ft.
17ft.
all
all
all
PART NO.
2-14488
3-16172
3-16173
3-15567
3-15574
3-14674
3-12692
3-10219
3-10228
3-10064
3-16214
3-15952
DESCRIPTION
Door Weldment, Right
Glass, Upper Door
Glass, lower Door
latch, Rotary Push Button
Handle, Exterior, Black, Push Button
Knob, Oval Tapered
HHCS, M 6 x 15x 1.00C 933 Gr 8.8
HHCS, .250-20 NC x .750 Gr 5
HHCS, .312-18 NC x 1.00 Gr. 5
Nut, Hex, .312-18 NC
Rubber, Window, Inlinefor 1/8" Glass
Trim Seal, 3/4" 00 Bubble, 1/8" Material
all = Obtain locally
12) 182'
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@182'
SECTION A-A
REPLACEMENT PARTS
4-13130
ASSEMBLY, DOOR, LEFT
QTY
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
1
1
16ft.
17ft.
all
all
all
PART NO.
2-14489
3-16172
3-16173
3-15640
3-15574
3-14674
3-12692
3-10219
3-10228
3-10064
3-16214
3-15952
DESCRIPTION
Door Weldment, left
Glass, Upper Door
Glass, lower Door
latch, Rotary Push Button
Handle, Exterior, Black, Push Button
Knob, Oval Tapered
HHCS, M 6 x 15 x 1.00C 933 Gr 8.8
HHCS, .250-20NC x .750 Gr 5
HHCS, .312-18 NC x 1.00 Gr. 5
Nut, Hex, .312-18 NC
Rubber, Window, Inlinefor 1/8" Glass
Trim Seal, 3/4" 00 Bubble, 1/8" Material
all = Obtain locally

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REPLACEMENT PARTS
4-13131
ASSEMBLY, REAR WINDOW
ITEM
1~
2
3
4
5
6
QTY
1
1
1
2
11ft.
8 ft.
PART NO.
2-14535
1-35919
3-15907
3-10295
3-15952
3-16214
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DESCRIPTION
Weldment, RearWindow Frame
RearWindow, Lexan, 1/8" Thk, Grey
Latch, Swingout, Black, Right
Selftap, #10 x .625 RH Phil
Trim Seal, 3/4" 00 Bubble, 1/8" Material
Rubber,Window, Inline For 1/8" Glass
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
4-13128
MOUNTING KIT
ITEM QTY PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 1 2-14495 Weldment, Front Mount
2 1 2-14498 Weldment, Rear Mount, left
3 1 2-14499 Weldment, Rear Mount, Right
41 4-13133 Assembly, Pocket, Right
51 4-13134 Assembly, Pocket, left
61 3-14688 Seat Belt, Retractable
72 4-13151 Assembly, Pocket Mount
8 1 4-13150 Assembly, Cowl Cover
9 1 1-35929 Floormat, Right Side
10 1 1-35928 Floormat, left Side
11 6 all 3-10176 HHCS, .375-16 NCx 2.50 Gr. 5
12 4 all 3-10394 HHCS, .375-16 NC x 1.25 Gr. 5
13 4all 3-10130 HHCS, .500-13 NCx 2.00 Gr. 5
14 2all 3-10219 HHCS, .250-20NCx .750 Gr. 5
15 4 3-10127 Selftap, .250 x .75
16 20 all 3-10086 Washer, Flat .375
17 10 all 3-10078 Washer, lock .375
18 6 all 3-10084 Washer, Flat .250
19 2all 3-10076 Washer, lock, .250
20 8all 3-10087 Washer, Flat .500
21 4 all 3-10079 Washer, lock, .500
22 10 all 3-10065 Nut, Hex, .375-16 NC
23 4 all 3-10067 Nut, Hex, .500-13 NC
24 4 3-11833 Plug, Hole, Plastic, .250 Dia.
25 6 3-16233 Mount, Rubber Ring and Bushing
26 1 05-10287 Mounting Instructions
27 1 4-13192 Ground Wire Assembly
28 1 1-36406 Bracket, Seat Belt
29 1 3-10045 HHCS, .437-14 NC x 1.006.5
30 2 3-10166 Washer, Flat .437
31 1 3-10472 Nut, Hex, Nylock, .437-14 NC
all = Obtain locally
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