FALCON RIDGE John Deere Gator XUV 550 Cab Enclosure Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- FALCON RIDGE
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2515 Bypass Rd. Flemingsburg, KY 41041
606-845-7439
Instructions for Installation and Care of John Deere Gator XUV 550
Full Cab Fits Lexan Windshield
JD-550-FC05
John Deere Gator XUV 550 Cab Enclosure
Notice: Do not smoke inside the cab or expose the enclosure to direct
flames. The cab is Flammable.
Be sure to read these instructions thoroughly before opening and installing.
The installation is best done when the temperature is 70 degrees F. or warmer.
The temperature affects the adhesive Velcro, if conditions prevent installing
in warmer weather it helps to store the adhesive Velcro at room temperature
prior to installation.
- Carefully open the carton and remove the enclosure on a large flat surface that is clean and free of dirt.
- Check over the parts included in the carton with the parts list shown below:
Adhesive Velcro Hook Strips:
“ “ “ “
“ “ “ “
Snap Stud with Screw
Webbing Straps with Velcro
Webbing Straps with Grommet
Cab Enclosure| 36 each————3”
4 each————6”
2 each————14”
22 each
(2 extra)
4 each
2 each
4 panels
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If any parts are damaged or missing please contact customer service at 606-845-7439.
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Begin by installing the doors. If possible, have someone else hold the door in place and mark the location of each Velcro strip sewn along the edge of the door. Now take the supplied 6” adhesive Velcro strips and wrap them around the roll cage at the marked locations. Now put the door back onto the vehicle and wrap the double-sided Velcro around the adhesive Velcro as shown in the photos below.
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Once the door is in place it’s time to install the snaps along the front and rear edges of the bottom of the door. Pull the door to where the snaps should be and mark the locations, and then screw the snaps into the plastic with a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Be sure not to over-tighten the snaps as this may strip out the plastic. INSTALL TIP: Try putting the screw snap into the snap socket on the cab and then pull the cab to the desired location. Then push on the snap to create a mark that you can use to install the nap into the plastic. Photos below show where to install snaps:
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Next, install the rear window. Take the two 14” adhesive Velcro strips and place them on the horizontal bar that connects the two sides of the roll cage. Be sure to place them on the permanent bar, not the bar that folds down on the back seat. Place one on each side of the brake light facing towards the front of the vehicle and slightly upwards. The photo below shows the proper placement:
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After placing the Velcro on the roll cage, attach the rear window. Across the top of the rear window is a cutout for the brake light, line this cutout up with the brake light and attach the rear window to the adhesive Velcro. See the Photos Below:
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The next step is to attach the sides of the rear window to the rear doors. Sewn to the rear window are straps with buckles and sewn to the rear doors are loops. Take the strap on the rear window and run it through the loop on the rear doors. Then take the strap back through the buckle and pull tight. Do not over-tighten to the point that the rear window is pulled more to one side than the other; you may have to adjust them until the rear window is centered correctly. See the photos below:
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After installing the rear window it’s time to install the Lexan Windshield. Please refer to the Windshield instructions and return to this after that is complete. NOTE: DO NOT INSTALL THE TOP BRACE OF THE WINDSHIELD YET. THIS IS THE LAST STEP.
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Once the Lexan Windshield is in place it’s now time to install the roof panel. Included in your package are two sets of webbing straps. One set has grommet holes in one end and these are used for the front of the top. The other set has double-sided Velcro sewn to one end and is used for the rear of the top.
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Start in the front and take the webbing straps with the grommet holes and attach it to the middle bolt of the windshield clamps. See the photos below for reference:
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Now take the strap and run it through the buckle sewn to the corner of the top. Do not pull tight until all straps have been attached. See the following photos:
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Once the front straps have been attached to the windshield move to the rear of the vehicle and attach the webbing straps with double-sided Velcro to the rear bar between the rear door and the rear window. First, wrap the bar with the adhesive Velcro and then wrap it with the double-sided as you did with the front and rear doors. Two extra straps have been provided for top-only usage. See the photos below:
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Once all straps have been attached to the buckles pull them tight. You may need to loosen and tighten as you go to ensure that to top is centered. If waves appear across the top diagonally this is usually a good sign that one corner has been pulled tighter than another.
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Lastly, after the top has been pulled tight install the top brace. Take a small knife and poke an x through the fabric where each hole is located. Now install as shown in the windshield instructions. See the photo on the next page.
Cleaning and Storage Recommendations:
- Before removing the Cab for storage, make sure it is very clean in order to prevent scratching of the window panels. Clean with a soft rag or sponge using a mild liquid detergent soap and warm water solution. Never rub the windows with a dry cloth or rag! Let the Cab dry thoroughly before attempting to roll it for storage.
- It is important that the Cab be rolled up for storage rather than folding. Folding will cause damage to the windows!!! Carefully roll up the Cab similar to the way it was when it was packed at the factory. On a large, clean, and flat surface, fold the doors over the rear panel first, then, interleave the top and windshield on top of the doors. Begin rolling the Cab into a roll approximately 8 inches in diameter. Put the rolled Cab back into the carton for storage at normal room temperature. It is best not to expose the Cab to either extremely hot or cold temperatures when storing.
- A special cleaner conditioner is available from Falcon Ridge that will greatly increase the service life of the Cab Enclosure. In addition, if the additional hook and loop sets are needed, they can also be ordered.
Thank you for your purchase!
Return Policy
If for any reason you choose to return this product it must be returned within
30 days from the date the item is received. You MUST package the product
exactly as it was originally packaged from the factory to get a full refund
for the product!
The vinyl windows should never be folded when packaging in the box or for
storage purposes. Lay all the windows on top of each other with the canvas
folded in between and the paper (if available) on both sides of the windows.
All returned products will be inspected upon arrival at the production
facility and must be in unused, factory-new condition to receive a refund – a
25% restocking fee will apply.
If ordered from Falcon Ridge please call at
606-845-7439 to gain a return
authorization number, use our preferred shipping carrier (UPS) to return the
item (unless the item is defective, you are responsible for paying the
shipping to return the item.) Any returns submitted to Falcon Ridge without a
return authorization number will be charged a 20% restocking fee. If ordered
from one of Falcon Ridge’s many distributors, you must first call them and see
what their return policy is. Once your item reaches our production facility,
our customer satisfaction team will inspect your item to ensure unused,
factory-new condition.
NOTE: All windshields must be returned with the original protective film
intact and not removed. Do NOT REMOVE it if you have any intentions of
returning the item. Refund/ replacement of a windshield will only be processed
on items with original protective film or if the windshield is defective.
Items must be properly packaged in the original shipping carton to protect
them during transit and ensure your returned item arrives back factory fresh,
and in new resalable condition (any returned items that have been used,
altered or damaged in any way will not be subject to a refund.) All contents
including instruction manuals, accessories, hardware, Velcro, etc. must be
included in your return shipment. Only items in OEM factory new condition will
be approved. Once returned items are received, a credit will be issued to the
original credit card/ payment method used for the purchase. Outbound shipping
and return shipping costs will not be refunded. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for
your refund to be processed.
Warranty
To The Owner of this Product:
Thank you for purchasing one of our Falcon Ridge Cab Enclosures, Tops &/or
Windshields! Below are the terms under which your product is covered under our
manufacturer’s warranty. 30 Day Warranty which includes and is not limited to
replacing the enclosure, tops, and/or windshield due to defects in the
product. Please refer to the return policy in this case for more information.
1 Year Warranty includes any defect in material or workmanship within this
time frame we will gladly correct the problem or replace the enclosure, tops
&/or windshield. Upon submitting for the correction or replacement we will
need to receive pictures of the defect in material or workmanship along with
the receipt from the date of purchase.
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