6.Remove the snow blade hair pin (B, Figure 18) and mounting pin (A).
7.Slide the snow blade assembly away from the tractor.
8.Remove the lower latch pin (A, Figure 19) from the front of the hitch assembly.
9.Lift the hitch assembly off of the support fingers (C).
CAUTION
Make sure to support the front of the hitch assembly as is will be loose when the latch pin has been removed.
10.Slide the hitch assembly (A, Figure 20) forwards until the hitch mounting arms (C) are free of the hitch sup- port shaft (B).
11.Slide the hitch from under the tractor.
NOTE: The hitch support shaft (B) may be left in position and will not interfere with the operation of the lawn mower deck.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Inspect the snow blade assembly, hitch assembly, and all component parts for signs of wear or damage. Have these items repaired or serviced before reinstalling the snow blade onto the tractor.
| A |
C | B |
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Figure 18. Removing Snow Blade from Hitch
A.Mounting Pin
B.Hair pin
C.Bell Crank
Removal |
C |
A |
B |
B |
Figure 19. Remove Hitch Latch Pin
A.Lower Latch Pin
B.Quick Clip
C.Frame Support Fingers
C |
B |
A |
Figure 20. Hitch Removal
A.Hitch Assembly
B.Hitch Support Shaft
C.Hitch Mounting Arms
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