Installing the Sunshade
Groundsmaster 5900 Machine
1.
To properly align the frame, attach the
frame-alignment bar to the mounting tabs on the
rear of the sunshade frame with 2 flange-head
bolts (5/16 x 1-1/4 inches) as shown in
1. Sunshade frame
2. Frame-alignment bar
3. Flange-head bolt (5/16 x
1-1/4 inches)
2.
On each side of the sunshade frame, loosely
mount a brace to the second hole of the brace
bracket with a bolt (1/2 x 2-1/2 inches), washer
(1/2 inch), and flange nut (1/2 inch) as shown
in
Figure
2.
1. Bolt (1/2 x 2-1/2 inches)
2. Washer (1/2 inch)
3. Brace
4. Front hole
5. Flange nut (1/2 inch)
3.
Loosely install a brace bracket to each brace
with a bolt (1/2 x 2-1/2 inches), washer (1/2
inch), and flange nut (1/2 inch) as shown in
Figure
2.
Figure
Figure 1
4. Mounting tab
5. Retainer nut
Figure 2
6. Second hole
7. Third hole
8. Rear hole
9. Brace bracket
4.
Position the ROPS-mounting brackets onto the
top of the traction unit roll bar
Note:
Make sure that the roll bar is centered in
the mounting brackets.
1.
1. ROPS-mounting bracket
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2. Roll bar post
5.
Using the mounting holes shown in
mount each ROPS-mounting bracket to the top
of the roll bar with 2 U-bolts (4 inches) and 4
flange nuts.
6.
Using the mounting holes shown in
loosely secure each of the brace brackets to
the roll bar posts with a U-bolt (4 inches) and
2 flange nuts.
7.
Move the brace bracket up or down, on the
vertical roll bar posts, until the sunshade frame
is level to the floor.
Note:
Use a level to make sure that the frame
is level to the ground.
Note:
Use the front or rear mounting holes in
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the brace bracket, if you need more adjustability.
8.
Tighten the U-bolt flange nuts, securing the
mounting brackets to the posts.
9.
Tighten all the remaining flange nuts as follows:
•
Torque the flange nuts (3/8 inch) 41 to 55
N∙m (34 to 41 ft-lb).
•
Torque the flange nuts (1/2 inch) 113 to 141
N∙m (84 to 104 ft-lb).
10.
Remove the flange-head bolts securing the
frame-alignment bar to the frame and remove
the alignment bar. Retain the bolts for mounting
the sunshade.
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(Figure
3).
Figure 3
3. U-bolt (4 inches)
4. Flange nut (3/8 inch)
Figure
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3,
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