Original GC1723E Hard Top Enclosure

Product Information

The product is a cab with the model number CAB #12168 designed for Massey Ferguson GC 1723E, GC1725M tractors, and snow removal equipment. The cab provides foul weather protection but does not protect the operator from injuries caused by rollover, collision, or other accidents. The cab adds height to the machine, making it necessary to check the area of operation before use. The cab comes with a limited warranty of one year from the date of purchase for cabs, company-manufactured accessories for the above cabs, sunshades for lawn and garden tractors, and repair parts. The warranty covers defects in workmanship and material, and the dealer or the Company will provide free parts and shipping costs for correcting any defect during the warranty period.

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the cab, read the manual carefully and keep it for future reference. If transporting the cab in an open truck or trailer, remove the vinyl panels. Watch the installation video on the Company’s YouTube channel before installing the cab. When using the machine, do not operate it in confined areas without proper ventilation. Thoroughly check the area of operation before using the machine. The cab adds height to the machine, making low tree limbs and other overhead structures that did not interfere with the operation of the machine before, obstacles now. The cab is designed to provide foul weather protection only. It does not provide protection from noise, exhaust fumes, chemicals, or injury from collisions or other accidents. Always wear hearing protection when operating loud equipment. Periodically check all bolts to ensure they are tight. Lubricate door latches and hinges with light machine oil for proper operation. Do not clean the clear plastic windows when the plastic is dry as it will scratch. Keep plastic windows clean by washing them with clear running water and rubbing them with bare hands only. Use liquid soap and water to clean colored vinyl portions. Scrubbing with a brush or rag is also permitted on the colored vinyl portions. When storing the cab, ensure that it is clean and dry. Store it in a dry, covered area away from direct sunlight.

CAB #12168
for Massey Ferguson GC 1723E, GC1725M PARTS LIST – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT!
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
CAUTION!
REMOVE THE VINYL PANELS FOR TRANSPORT IN AN OPEN TRUCK OR TRAILER
WARNING
THIS CAB WILL NOT PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM INJURIES CAUSED BY ROLLOVER, COLLISION, OR OTHER ACCIDENTS

LIMITED WARRANTY

SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT CABS

COVERED BY WARRANTY ORIGINAL TRACTOR CAB CO., INC., (the “Company”) warrants to the owner that each new product listed below is merchantable and free of defects in workmanship and material. During the warranty period, the dealer from whom the product was bought, or the Company, will provide, free of charge, parts and the shipping costs of parts necessary to correct any defect in workmanship and material.

WARRANTY PERIOD

The company products listed below are warranted for the stated period from the date of the original purchase:

1. Cabs for tractors and snow removal equipment 1 Year
2. Company manufactured accessories for above cabs 1 Year
3. Sunshades for lawn and garden tractors 1 Year
4. Repair parts 1 Year

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

The owner of a new Company manufactured product must do the following to qualify for warranty service :

1. Retain the original invoice or other proof of purchase to avoid unnecessary difficulties in determining eligibility for warranty work.
2. Notify the dealer from whom the product was bought, or the company, as soon as possible after the discovery of a possible defect, and provide proof of original purchase. To notify the company write to: Original Tractor Cab Co., Inc., P.O. Box 97, Arlington, IN 46104.
3. the owner may, upon notification by the Company, be required to return the defective part, or parts, to the Company for inspection and warranty service.

NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY

The following are not covered by this warranty:

1. Transportation charges to and from servicing dealer or the Company;
2. New products that have been subject to misuse, negligence or accident, or have been altered or repaired in a manner not authorized by the company;
3. Windshield wipers, lights, or accessories are warranted separately by their respective manufacturers, except Company agrees to make available to the owner whatever warranty benefits may be made available to the Company by the manufacturers.

• All implied warranties, except to the extent prohibited by any applicable law, shall have no greater duration than the warranty period for the applicable product, some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
• The Company’s liability arising out of warranties representation, instructions, or defects from any abuse, shall be limited exclusively to repair or replacing parts under the condition in the warranty, and in no event will the Company be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have rights that vary from state to state.

WARNING

This cab is designed to provide foul weather protection only. It does not provide protection from noise, exhaust fumes, chemicals or injury from collision, or other accidents.

1. Do not operate the machine in confined areas without proper ventilation.
2. Thoroughly check the area of operation before using the machine.
3. The cab adds height to the machine. Low tree limbs and other overhead structures that did not interfere with the operation of the machine before, may now be obstacles.
4. Always wear hearing protection when operating loud equipment.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

• Periodically check all bolts to see that they are tight. If bolts become loose, failure of cab parts may occur.
• Door latches and hinges should be lubricated with light machine oil for proper operation.
• DO NOT CLEAN THE CLEAR PLASTIC WINDOWS WHEN THE PLASTIC IS DRY.
• THE CLEAR PLASTIC WILL SCRATCH.
• Avoid contact with plastic windows. Keep plastic windows clean by washing them with clear running water and rubbing them with your bare hands, only. The use of a rag, sponge or brush will scratch the plastic. Liquid soap may also be used for window cleaning.
• During freezing weather, an automotive windshield washer solvent may be used.
• Use liquid soap and water to clean colored vinyl portions. Scrubbing with a brush or rag is also permitted on the colored vinyl portions.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Prior to storage clean the windows and colored vinyl parts with a mild automotive detergent, rinse with clean water and allow to thoroughly dry, Store the cab in a clean dry place out of direct sunlight. Avoid folding plastic windows.

INSTALLATION

• READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
• The right side of the machine is determined from the operator’s seated position.
• Do not tighten bolts during assembly unless instructed to do so.
• Park the tractor on level ground, lower attachments to the ground, and remove the start key.

Carton Contents
Cab #12168 for Massey Ferguson GC 1723E, GC1725M

Use the Assembled Frame Illustration and the Parts List to identify the Parts.

Tools Required

• 7/16” Wrench & Socket
• 1/2″ Wrench & Socket
• 12 mm Wrench
• 13 mm Wrench
• 19mm Socket & Ratchet
• Needle Nose Pliers
• 3/32” Allen Wrenches

Do not tighten bolts during assembly unless instructed to do so.

Step 1;
Reposition the loader control lever.

• A. From under the fender pull the bottom of the rubber boot over its retaining pins and lift the rubber boot up out of the way.
• B. Remove the bolt in the base of the lever and turn the lever so that it is leaning inward. Make sure that the lever does not interfere with any of the other levers.
• C. Replace the factory bolt with the M8 nut on the M8 x 16mm bolt and thread it into the hole. Tighten the bolt and then the nut. Replace the boot.

Step 2;
Install the right & left Foot (1 & 2) and the Foot Brace (3).

• A. Remove the plastic button at Reference A. Lift the floor mat out of the way.
• B. Place the Foot in position. Insert a 1/4”-20 x 3/4” Bolt with a 1/4” flat washer down through the holes. Add a 1/4” locknut. Do not tighten at this time.
• C. Place the Foot Brace on the inside of the loader bracket and the right foot. Insert a 5/16” x 1 1/2” bolt outward through the Brace and slot in the loader bracket. Add the 5/16” x 1 1/4” x 3/16” Thick Fender Washer and 5/16” Lock Nut. Do not tighten at this time.
• D. Repeat the above steps on the left side. (left side does not have a foot brace)

Foot Brace Part #3 is only used on early loader models.

Step 3;
Install Front Posts (4).

• A. Insert a 1/4” x 5/8” bolt outwards through the lower hole in the foot and the lower hole in the post. Add a 1/4” locknut do not tighten at this time.
• B. Insert a 1/4” x 1” bolt outwards through the Foot Brace, the upper hole in the foot, and the post. Place a hinge from the door hardware package over the bolt and add a 1/4” locknut. Do not tighten at this time.
• C. Repeat on the left side of the tractor using a 1/4” x 3/4” bolt in the upper hole.

Step 4;
Install Top Frame Braces (6 & 7) and Front Panel Cross Bar (5).

Note: If you are installing the optional safety glass windshield omit Top Frame Braces.

Note: Bent ends of Top Frame Braces will point rearwards and lay flat when properly installed.

• A. Insert a 1/4” x 3/4” bolt forward through the tab on the post, the end of the Front Panel Cross Bar, and then the lower end of the right Top Frame Brace. Add a 1/4” locknut. Tighten just enough to hold the brace up.
• B. Repeat on the left side of the tractor.

Step 5;
Install right and left Rear Post Brackets (8 & 9).

• A. Remove the bolts at Reference B. Place the right Rear Post Bracket over the holes.
• B. Replace the bolts down through the holes. Do not tighten at this time.
• C. Repeat on the left side with the left Rear Bracket.

Step 6;
Install right and left Rear Posts (10 & 11) and Rear Curtain Support (12).

NOTE: When Rear posts are properly installed, latch plates will be to the front with the notch to the outside of the enclosure.

• A. Insert a 1/4” x 3/4” bolt outwards through the right Rear Bracket, the Rear Post, and then the end of the Rear Curtain Support. Add a 1/4” locknut. Tighten enough to keep the parts upright.
• B. Repeat on the left side with the left Post.

Step 7;
Install the ROPS Bracket (13).

• A. Place the ROPS Bracket onto the ROPS Bar as shown. Insert two 1/4”-20 x 2 1/2” Bolts down through the clamp holes and add 1/4” locknuts.
• B. Do not tighten at this time.

Step 8;
Install the Top Frame (14).

NOTE: The front of the Top Frame has the “L” tabs located closest to the corners.

• A. Place the top frame onto the bent ends of the Posts, ROPS Bracket, and Top Frame Braces.
• B. Insert eight 1/4” x 5/8” bolts up through the ROPS Bracket, Rear Posts, Front Posts, and Top Frame Braces. Add 1/4” locknuts. Do not tighten.

Step 9;
Install the Doors for frame/door alignment.

• A. Follow the instructions in the Door Hardware Package to install the Door Bottoms, Door Latches, and the top two Door Hinges.
• B. Install, close, and latch both Doors.
• C. Tighten all bolts from previous steps at this time. Tighten ROPS bolts to proper torque specifications.
• D. Remove the doors by lifting the door up and out of the bottom hinge then lowering out of the top hinge.

Step 10;
Install Windshield (15) and Front Panel Vinyl (16).

NOTE: If you are installing the optional glass windshield refer to the instructions for attaching the Velcro® strip to the Front Panel Vinyl.

• A. Place the Windshield and Front Panel Vinyl face up on a clean flat surface. Press the Velcro® together.
• B. Lay the rod sewn into the top of the windshield over the top frame. Close the Velcro® flaps around the corners of the top frame.
• C. Secure the ties to the crossbar and close the Velcro® flaps around the posts.
• D. Hook the springs under the step plates being careful to avoid moving parts.

Step 11;
Install Rear Curtain (17).

• A. Place the Rear Curtain between the cab frame and ROPS. Close the Velcro® flaps around the Top Frame at the back and sides.
• B. Close the Velcro® flaps around the Rear Posts and Secure the ties to the Rear Curtain Support.
• C. Close the Velcro® flaps around the Rear Posts and Rear Bracket Handles.
• D. Place a Notched Plastic Cover over the Rear Post / Top Frame tabs.

Step 12;
Install Doors and Top (22).

• A. Make sure that the rod sewn into the windshield is lying over the top frame. (Plastic Windshield only) Place the top over the top frame.
• B. Place four 1/4” flat washers over each of four 1/4” x 5/8” bolts. Insert bolts inwards through the top and top frame, add 1/4” locknut, and tighten.
• C. Reinstall the doors per the instructions in the door hardware package. Connect the Velcro® strips on the lower door & front panel.

Optional Cab Accessories:

• 10120 Safety Glass Windshield

• 10122 Electric Wiper

• 12188 Low Profile LED Strobe Light

• 11133 Rear View Mirror, R or L Mount

• 12142 Front LED Work Light Kit

• 12143 Rear LED Work Light Kit

Install Video

The Cab warranty also covers the accessories.

• For Replacement Parts and Accessories Contact:
• Original Tractor Cab Co., Inc.
• P.O. Box 97 6849 W. Front St.
• Arlington, IN 46104
• Phone 765-663-2214
• Fax 765-663-2101
• Email Sales@originalcab.com
• Visit us on the web to see our other products.  www.originalcab.com
• Follow us on Facebook YouTube and Instagram.

References

• Original Tractor Cab - First In Weather Protection - John Deere, Kubota, Toro, Honda, eXmark, Gravely and more
• Original Tractor Cab - First In Weather Protection - John Deere, Kubota, Toro, Honda, eXmark, Gravely and more

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