At one point I wondered the same thing. But I agree. Not a good idea.
The top is heavy.

Advantage to removing top; clean, repair, paint (or at least
clean-prep) is easier. Doing this on a ladder is all doable but just
more work:   http://tinyurl.com/lkawgo7

Not bragging but I did my staple canvas replacement with top still on. Not fun.
I might do that again on a NON staple type. As per Stuarts tip, tool I
used for screws: http://tinyurl.com/n2l5ors   Pro Point? Princess
Auto. (Harbour Freight has same?) It has a twist ratchet handle. Each
CW-CCW turn turns bit same direction. I gave each screw a rap with
small hammer to budge it loose. Use correct size Phillips bit.

Alistair: neat tip on the PVC roller!

On 5/2/14, Richard Golen <rgolen@hotmail.com> wrote:

> 3. Here's what I see as a departure from totally removing the top. Lift up
> the rear of the top 2 feet or so, so that the top actually pivots on the
> bars that hold up the front of the top. Place some sort of support under the
> rear of the top to hold it in place.

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