Toro Groundsmaster 360 ROPS Cab User manual

Toro Groundsmaster 360ROPS Cab
*Shown with optional components *
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Toro Groundsmaster 360 Cab
This ROPS cab is designed and built to fit the Toro Groundsmaster 360.
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.

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 Toro Groundsmaster 360 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: ___________________________________________________________
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Parts List:
Description
Qty
Washer, Flat, ¼” Thick x 2 ½”
2
Bolt, Hex, 5/8” x 5”, Gr. 8, YD
2
Nut, Flange, 5/8”, Gr. 8, YD
2
Bolt, Hex, ½” x 4 ½”, Gr. 8 (lift bolts)
2
Lift Brackets
2
Bolt, Flange, ½” x 2 ½”, Gr. 8, YD
2
Nut, Flange, ½”, Gr. 8, YD
2
Floormat, Platform
3
Left Side Tank Upholstery
1
Right Side Tank Upholstery
1
Wire Loop, 1/4”, Yellow
2
Heater Kit List:
Description
Qty
HS-6 Hose clamps
2
HS-20 Hose clamps
2
Fitting, 3/8NPT x 3/8” Barb Straight
2
Heater, hose, 3/8” ID (pre-installed)
25 FT
1 1/8” OD Hose Splicer
1
Modified Street Fitting Adapter
1
Zip Ties, Standard
6
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Installation Instructions:
1. Remove the upper 2-post ROPS hoop.
2. Ensure the inside vertical planes of the fuel and oil tank are clean to ensure a proper glue
adhesion.
3. Use an aerosol spray glue, 3M High Strength 90 is recommended, install the left and right
inner tank upholstery pieces. See photos below:
4. Locate the hole, shown below, in the front left of the operator foot platform. Drill hole out
to ½”. This is the front left ROPS fastening location.
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5. Locate the hole, shown below, in the front right of the operator foot platform. Drill hole out
to ½”. This is the front right ROPS fastening location.
6. Return to the cab to install lift brackets next. 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.
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7.Take one of the ½” x 4 ½” hex bolts and one cab lift bracket. Locate the top rear corner of
the left b-post where the weld nut is located. Fasten the bracket to the weld nut. Repeat for
the right side.
8. Attach a chain or lifting strap to both cab lift brackets and connect to an over head crane or
forklift. Un-bolt the front and rear shipping brackets and lift the cab up off of the shipping
pallet.
9. Position the cab directly over the machine and slowly lower down until front mount plate is
contacting the foot platform and rear mount holes line up with bottom hole in 2-post ROPS.
10. Use the provided ½” x 2 ½” hex bolts and nuts for the front ROPS fasteners. Get the
fasteners started only. Do not tighten yet.
11. Use the provided 5/8” x 5” hex bolts, heavy flat washer and flange nuts for the rear isolator
ROPS fasteners. See photo for proper bolt alignment for the left and right sides.
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12. Once all fasteners are started, and cab is fastened to tractor, un-hook the cab lift brackets
and then remove the brackets from the cab.
13. The 5/8” rear fasteners can be tightened to a 205 ft-lb torque. The ½” front fasteners can
be tightened to a 100 ft-lb torque.
14. Route the wiring harness under the hood. The black wire needs to be connected to a
tractor ground, use the provided 1/4" loop. Shorten wire if necessary, then solder connector to
wire. The heavy red wire gets connected to the alternator with provided 1/4" loop. Shorten
the wire if necessary, then solder connector to wire. The orange wire is a switched source wire
(white in photo on following page), and must be connected to a key switched activated wire on
the alternator. Solder cab wire directly to this tractor wire.
Switched
Main Power
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Proceed with the following steps, 15-22, if the cab has a heater option.
15. Drain the engine antifreeze.
16. Locate the thermostat sensor on the left side of the thermostat housing. Remove it. Take
the provided street fitting adapter (use Teflon tape on the threads of the fittings to provide a
water sealed connection) and install in thermostat housing. Install sensor into inline portion of
adapter. Install the 3/8NPT x straight barb fitting into the sensor adapter. This is the PRESSURE
connection.
17. Locate the lower radiator hose. Cut it in the location shown below and install the 1 1/8”
hose splicer. Use the provided HS-20 hose clamps. This is the SUCTION connection.
18. Route the hoses from the cab into the hood cowling. They hoses must go at the front
corner of the hood as shown below.
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