Can I Take the Roll Bar Off Zero Turn

Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

Parts needed for this procedure:

Note: The engine and left and right pods are not shown in the figures.

Raise and support the machine so that the rear wheels are off the ground.
Remove the rear wheels.
Loosely install the left and right lower roll bar tubes using 2 bolts (1/2 x 4 inches), 2 washers, and 2 locknuts (1/2 inch) for each tube (Figure 1).

Note: Ensure that the battery cables route between the right pod and the right roll bar.
Loosely install the left and right support brackets using 1 bolt (1/2 x 1-1/4 inches), 1 locknut (1/2 inch), 1 bolt (1/2 x 1-3/4 inches), and 1 washer for each bracket (Figure 2).

Note: Ensure that the battery ground cable routes under the right support bracket and other cables route above the right support bracket (Figure 3).

Parts needed for this procedure:

Left seat-belt bracket (machines without MyRide only)	1
Right seat-belt bracket (machines without MyRide only)	1
Seat-belt assembly	1
Seat-belt buckle	1
Bolt (1/2 x 1-1/4 inches)	4
Locknut (1/2 inch)	4
Self-tapping screw (1/4 x 5/8 inch)	2

Install the left and right seat-belt brackets using 1 bolt (1/2 x 1-1/4 inches), 1 locknut (1/2 inch), and 1 self-tapping screw (1/4 x 5/8 inch) for each bracket (Figure 4). Torque the bolts to 41 N∙m (30 ft-lb).
Install the seat-belt assembly and buckle to the brackets using 2 bolts (1/2 x 1-1/4 inches) and 2 locknuts (1/2 inch) as shown in Figure 5. Torque the bolts to 41 N∙m (30 ft-lb).

Install the seat-belt assembly and buckle to the seat using 2 bolts (1/2 x 1-1/4 inches) as shown in Figure 6.

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Parts needed for this procedure:

Roll bar	1
Side plate	4
Bolt (1/2 x 3 inches)	8
Flat spacer	4
Washer	6
Locknut (1/2 inch)	8
Bumper	3
Cylindrical spacer	4
Lanyard with pivot pin, washer, and hairpin cotter	1

Note: Leave the bolts loose enough so that the parts are free to shift around.

Install 2 side plates to both sides of the roll bar using 3 bolts (1/2 x 3 inches), 2 flat spacers, 3 washers, 1 cylindrical spacer, and 3 locknuts (1/2 inch) on each side (Figure 7).
Install a bumper in the center of the roll bar (Figure 7).
Install a bumper and cylindrical spacer to both lower roll bar tubes (Figure 8).
With the assistance of a second person, attach the roll bar assembly and the lanyard washer to the lower roll bar tubes using a bolt (1/2 x 3 inches) and locknut (1/2 inch) on each tube (Figure 9).
Raise the roll bar into the upright position and lock it into place using the pivot pin and hairpin cotter on both sides of the roll bar (Figure 10).
Torque all 1/2-inch bolts to 95 N∙m (70 ft-lb).
Install the rear tires. Torque the lug nuts to 95 to 122 N∙m (70 to 90 ft-lb).
Lower the machine to the ground.