Operations And Adjustments

C.INSTALLATION OF ATV TONGUE ASSEMBLY (if the lawn and garden hitching was purchased refer to Section B. Installation of Lawn & Garden Hitching)

1.The tongue can be installed either on the left or right caster assembly depending on how the wing mower will be towed. See figure 4. Secure the hitch pivot on the chosen caster assembly with the 3/8” x 2-1/2” hex head bolt, lock washer, and nut provided.

2.Install the tongue into the hitch pivot and secure by placing a 5/16” wire lock pin on each side of the hitch pivot.

D.INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL HITCHES

1.When a long tongue is needed, remove the tongue pivot angles and spacer from the tongue assembly and attach to the tongue extension. See figure 5. Slip the tongue in between the two flats on the tongue extension and secure with 3/8” x 2-1/2” hex head bolts, lock washers, and nuts provided.

2.When a second mower is pulled behind the first mower in tandem, then the rear hitch can be installed on the left rear axle assembly. See figure 5. Secure with 3/8” x 3-1/4” hex head bolts, lock washers, and nuts provided.

Note: The long tongue extension (Part # 900008) and rear hitch assembly (Part # 900009) must be ordered separately.

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Long Tongue Extension

Short Tongue

Tongue Pivot Angle	Rear Hitch Assembly
	Attach to Left Rear Axle

Figure 5: Long Tongue Assembly and Rear Hitch Assembly

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