Initial Assemble & Installation, Install Lift Rod

Initial Assemble & Installation

	A
B	C
B

Figure 11. Attachment Lift Extension

A.	Lift Arm	C. Carriage Bolt,
B.	Lift Extension	3/8-16 x 1”

Install Attachment Lift Extension

NOTE: The attachment lift extension must be removed when using mower.

1.Install the attachment lift extension (B, Figure 11) on the left attachment lift arm (A) using two 3/8-16 x 1” carriage bolts (C), lockwashers, and nuts as shown.

Assemble Ladder Hitch

1.Attach the hanger brackets (A, Figure 12) to the hitch assembly (F) using 3/8-16 x 1” capscrews and nylock nuts (B). Do not torque the nuts. The hanger brack- ets (A) should be able to pivot freely.

2.Attach the lift rod (C, Figure 12) to the hitch lift arm

(D) using one 1/2” x 2” flat head clevis pin and safety clip (E).

Install Hitch Onto Tractor

1.Slide the hitch and lift rod assembly under the tractor. Use 4x4 wood blocks to support the hitch and help align the mounting holes.

2.Attach the rear end of the ladder hitch (B, Figure 13) the to the rear hitch brackets (A) using two 5/8 x 1- 5/8” flat head clevis pins (C) and safety clips.

3.Attach the front end of the ladder hitch (D, Figure 14) to the front hitch brackets using two 1/2 x 1-1/2” round head clevis pins (A) and safety clips (C).

Install Lift Rod

1.If not already done, attach the lift rod (F, Figure 14) to the hitch lift arm (E) using a 1/2 x 2” flat head clevis pin and safety clip.

2.Attach the lift rod (F, Figure 14) to the attachment lift extension (H) using a 5/8 x 1-5/8” flat head clevis pin

(I) and safety clip (C).

	E	C	A
		C

	A
F			D
F
			B

Figure 12. Assemble Hitch

A.Hanger Bracket

B.3/8-16 x 1 Capscrew & Nylock Nut

C.Lift Rod

D.Hitch Lift Arm

E.1/2 x 2” Flat Head Clevis Pin & Safety Clip

F.Hitch Assembly

E
				A
Front	D	C	B	C
		C	B

Figure 13. Rear Brackets & Lift Extension

A.	Rear Hitch Brackets	D. Lift Rod
B.	Ladder Hitch	E. Lift Extension

C. 5/8x1-5/8” Flat Head Clevis Pin

A	C
			H
G	E	D	F
	E	D

			I	C
J			I
J	B
	B

Figure 14. Lift Rod

A. 1/2 x 1-1/2” Round Head F. Lift Rod

Clevis Pin	G. Front Hitch Bracket
B. Snowthrower Lift Arm	H. Lift Extension
C. Safety Clip	I.	5/8 x 1-5/8” Flat Head
D. Ladder Hitch		Clevis Pin
E. Hitch Lift Arm	J. 1/2 x 2” Flat Head
		Clevis Pin