Kubota BX ROPS Cab Series User manual

Kubota BX1860 ROPS Cab
*Shown with optional equipment *
Kubota BX Series ROPS Cab
This ROPS cab is designed and built to fit the Kubota BX1860.
Designed and Built by:
Tektite Manufacturing Inc:
427 Buffalo Street
P.O. Box 639
Winkler, MB
R6W 4A8
Canada
PH: 204-331-3463
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.tektite.ca
One year standard product warranty provided by Tektite.
December 2021© Kubota BX1860 ROPS Cab Installation Manual

DO NOT PROCEED FURTHER UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW
1) Always wear personal protective equipment
2) A minimum of two people is necessary to safely install the cab
3) This ROPS cab is 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.

Tektite Manufacturing Incorporated thanks you for purchasing a Kubota BX series ROPS cab!
Tektite has worked very hard to design and build this ROPS product and we hope that it
provides you with many years of ROPS protection.
Tektite’s ROPS products are designed to provide safe and dependable service during operation
when they are properly maintained according to the instructions. Please read this installation
manual carefully before installing and using this ROPS product.
The photos/illustrations provided in this manual may not provide all the detail needed, and are
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 tractor is lost or damaged.
Vehicle Model: _________________________________________________________
ROPS Serial Number: ___________________________________________________
Date of Purchase: _______________________________________________________
Dealer Name: ___________________________________________________________
December 2021© Kubota BX1860 ROPS Cab Installation Manual

Parts List Standard Cab:
Description
Qty
PTO Selector 90° Weather seal
8”
PTO Engage 90° Weather seal
7 ½”
Back Inner RH 90° Weather seal
4 ¾”
Throttle 90° Weather seal
8 ¼”
3-Point Lever 90° Weather seal
7 ½”
Front Wheel Assist Lever 90° Weather seal
4”
Diff Lock Pedal 180° Weather seal
4”
Under-seat upholstery
1
Front Mounting Brackets
L&R
Rear Mounting Brackets (PRE-INSTALLED)
2
Front Bracket Spacers (no loader) 1/2” welded washers
6
Bolt, Hex, 5/8” x 3”, Gr. 8, YD
2
Washer, Flat, ¼” thick
2
Nut, Flange, 5/8”, Gr. 8, YD
2
Bolt, Hex, ½” x 4 ½”, Gr. 8
2
Hood Shield (BX1860) (Pre-installed)
1
Bolt, Hex, ½” x 2”, Gr. 8, YD (no loader)
4
Nut, Flange, 1/2”, Gr. 8, YD, (no loader)
4
Bolt, Hex, M14 x 1.5 x 50mm, Gr. 8.8 (no loader)
2
Wire Loop, 1/4”, Yellow
2
Parts List Water Heater Kit:
Description
Qty
Hose Clamps, HS-6
2
Zip Ties, Standard
6
Parts List Winter Front Kit:
Description
Qty
Winter Front
1
Button Snap Back w/Screw
4
December 2021© Kubota BX1860 ROPS Cab Installation Manual

December 2021© Kubota BX1860 ROPS Cab Installation Manual

Seal Kit Installation Instructions:
1. Take the under-seat upholstery and position it under the seat. Ensure there is adequate
clearance for the seat and controls, and then glue into place.
2. Go to the left fender and take the 8” piece of 90° weather seal and slide it onto the edge of
the PTO selector lever cover.
3. Take the 7 ½” piece of 90° weather seal and slide it onto the edge of the PTO engage cover.
4. Go to the right fender and take the 4 ¾” piece of 90° weather seal and slide it onto the edge
of the back inner slot that is open.
December 2021© Kubota BX1860 ROPS Cab Installation Manual

5. Take the 8 ¼” piece of 90° weather seal and slide it onto the edge of the throttle lever cover.
6. Take the 7 ½” piece of 90° weather seal and slide it onto the edge of the 3-pt lever cover.
7. Take the 4” piece of 90° weather seal and slide it onto the edge of the front wheel assist
lever cover.
8. Take the 4” piece of 180° weather seal and slide it the edge of the sheet metal at the diff lock
pedal opening.
December 2021© Kubota BX1860 ROPS Cab Installation Manual

Standard Cab Installation Instructions:
1. Disconnect rear flasher light harness and remove two-post ROPS from machine. Save
fasteners to re-use later.
2.Take the left front bracket and position it against the tractor bell housing matching the bolt
pattern of the bracket. Use three washer spacers per side if no loader is present. If loader is
present remove the three fasteners that will be used by the mounting bracket and loosely
attach the mounting bracket. Do NOT torque until after the cab is installed. For no loader
scenario, use the two M14 bolts provided for locations with weld nuts on the chassis, and the
provided ½” x 2” flange nuts and bolts for the remaining fasteners.
3. Repeat step 2 for the right front bracket.
December 2021© Kubota BX1860 ROPS Cab Installation Manual

4. Remove the two cab doors by un-hooking the gas shock at the ball stud mounted to the
door. 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 assembly straight up and
off of the cab and put aside for now. Take one ½” x 4 ½” hex bolt and fasten to the mount at
the top of the b-post where a weld nut is located. Repeat for the other side.
5. Using a chain or lift strap, connect the lift bolts to an over head hoist or forklift.
For BX1860 cab only, un-bolt and remove hood shield from cab prior to lifting cab up off of
shipping pallet.
6. Un-bolt the cab from the front and rear shipping brackets and lift the cab off of the shipping
pallet. Lift cab over tractor. Slowly lower down until the front and rear isolators contact the
mounting plates. The cab should be lowered straight down so that the rear brackets fit onto
the location where two-post ROPS was mounted.
7. Using one 5/8” x 3” bolt, heavy flat washer, and flange nut, start the front bracket isolator
fasteners. NOTE: the heavy flat washer is used on the bottom of the isolator underneath the
bracket.
December 2021© Kubota BX1860 ROPS Cab Installation Manual

8. Once all isolators are started, torque the isolator fasteners to 200 ft-lbs. The M12 rear nuts
should be torqued to 98 ft-lbs. The front bracket M14 fasteners should be torqued to 130 ft-
lbs.
9.Remove the lift straps/chain and lift bolt from cab frame. Re-install the cab doors.
10. Route the main cab harness towards the battery on the tractor.
11. Route the 10GA red wire to the positive side of the battery, and connect with the provided
1/4" loop connector. Shorten wire if necessary, then solder connector to wire. Route the 10GA
black wire to the negative side of the battery, and connect with the provided 1/4" loop
connector. Shorten wire if necessary, then solder connector to wire. The cab options are
individually fused behind the switch plate.
12. Take the flasher lights from the 2-post ROPS and attach to tabs on rear of cab.
December 2021© Kubota BX1860 ROPS Cab Installation Manual