INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

Instruction: 6544401 Field Mounting Of ROPS:

Product: Bobcat Loader
1. Encloseable roll-over guard (Part No. 6544398)
Subject: M-500, M-600 & M-610 Roll-Over
includes two front mounting brackets (Part No.
Protective Structure (ROPS) 6541218) and two rear mounting brackets (Part No.
6540701.
Kit Number 6542947, 6544398
2. Non-encloseable roll-over guard (Part No. 6542947)
MODEL SERIAL NUMBER includes two front mounting brackets (Part No.
6541218) and two rear mounting brackets (Part No.
500 6540701).
600
Install The ROPS As Follows:
610
Figure 1

MOUNTING THE M-500, M-600 & M-610 ROLL-OVER

PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS) 3” (Edge of Bracket to
End of Tank)
NOTE: the following loaders were manufactured with
the two front ROPS mounting brackets
installed (welded) on top of the side tanks.
M-610 Bobcat Loaders, Serial No. 201737 and
Up.

M-600 Bobcat Loaders, Serial No. 75448 and 1-3/8” 1-3/8”

UP.

M-500 BObcat Loaders, Serial No. 45468 and

Up.
B-19635

All other M-500 and M-600 series loaders with

earlier serial numbers will require installation of
1. When front mounting brackets need to be installed,
the front mounting brackets before the ROPS can
weld them in place as shown in [Figure 1]. Be sure
be mounted.
to follow dimensions accurately otherwise the ROPS
will not fit the loader properly.

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Figure 2 Figure 4

9” 12”

Drill
Here

B-19636 B-19638

Figure 3 c. Install the bracket plate to the upright brace with

two 3/8” bolts [Figure 4]. (See Service Bulletin 72-
82).

Figure 5

B-19637

2. When the loader has the frame mounted auxiliary

control valve installed, it must feature the new style B-19639
mounting bracket plate [Figure 2]. If the bracket has
the “U” shaped channel for mounting to the rear
upright support brace [Figure 3], proceed as follows: 3. Relocate the seat belt brackets so that the holding
a. Use a a torch to cut the “U” shaped channel off the bolts are installed through the side of the upright
bracket. support braces instead of the top [Figure 5].

b. Drill two 7/16” holes three inches apart [Figure 3]. 4. Mount the front end of the ROPS to the loader and
install the two front 5/8” x 4-1/2” screws, The ROPS
can then be tilted back onto the upright support
braces and the rear brackets and screws installed.
(The instrument panel hand guards, if installed, may
have to be bent inward to allow clearance for the
ROPS.)

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(Kit #6542947) Flat-Top Guard (Non-Encloseable)

REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 6544415 GUARD, weldment 1
2 6541518 MOUNT ASSEMLBY 2
3 6540701 BRACKET, mount assembly 2
4 1C-1056R BOLT, hex, 5/8” x 3-1/2” 2
5 1C-1072R BOLT, hex, 5/8” x 4-1/2” 4
6 1D-10R NUT, hex, 5/8” NC 4
7 17D-9R NUT, self-locking, 5/8” NC 2
8 23E-10 WASHER, lock, 5/8” 4

(Kit #6544398) Flat-Top Guard (Encloseable)

REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 6544474 GUARD, weldment 1
2 6541218 MOUNT ASSEMBLY 2
3 6540701 BRACKET, mount assembly 2
4 1C-1056R BOLT, hex, 5/8” x 3-1/2” 2
5 1C-1072R BOLT, hex, 5/8” x 4-1/2” 4
6 1D-10R NUT, hex, 5/8” NC 4
7 17D-9R NUT, hex, self-locking 2
8 23E-10 WASHER, lock, 5/8” 4

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