Snapper 1733729, 1695168 manual Initial Installation

Initial Installation

WARNING

Before beginning any service work turn off the PTO, set the parking brake, turn off the ignition, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).

Initial Installation

HITCH INSTALLATION

1.Slide the 5/16-18 speed nut (A, Figure 1) onto rear frame support (E) through square hole (C) so that the threaded side (B) is on the inside of tractor.

2.Secure the 5/16-18 shoulder bolt (D) as shown.

3.Repeat on the other side.

B

A

A

C

E

D

Figure 1. Install Spacer (left side shown)

A.Speed Nut, 5/16-18

B.Threaded Side

C.Square Hole

D.Shoulder Bolt, 5/16-18

E.Rear Frame Support

4.Remove existing nuts and capscrews from both sides and rear frame support holes (C, Figure 2)

5.Secure frame reinforcement (A) to the inside of the rear frame support (B) using new 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 capscrews (D) and existing 5/16-18 capscrews and locknuts (E & F) as shown.

6.Slide the hitch (A, Figure 3) on right side and left side shoulder bolt (B) while sliding pin (C) into hole (D) as shown. Secure with hair pin (E).

D B

F

C

C

A

D

E

Figure 2. Frame Plate Reinforcement Installation

A.Frame Reinforcement

B.Rear Frame Support

C.Frame Support Hole

D.Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (new)

E.Locknut, 5/16-18 (existing)

F.Capscrew, 5/16-18 (existing)

A

D

C

E

B

Figure 3. Hitch Installation

A.Hitch

B.Shoulder Bolt

C.Pin

D.Hole in Draw Bar

E.Hair Pin

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