Briggs & Stratton 1700, 2600, 1600, 2800, 1800 installation instructions Initial Assembly

Installation Instructions Sub-Frame Hitch

NOTE: Please read through these instructions and the instructions of any other attachments before beginning 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 ASSEMBLY

Assemble Hitch

1.Attach the support clamp (C, Figure 2) and hook assembly (B) to the hitch. Secure with four 5/16-18 x 1 carriage bolts (A), washers (D), lockwashers (E), and nuts (F). Do not tighten the hardware at this time.

	F	B
Broadmoor /
	E	C
1600 / 2600
Series	D
		A
Conquest / 1700 /		B
		A
2700 &
Prestige / 1800 /		C
2800 Series
		D
		E
		F

Figure 2. Install Support Clamp
A. 5/16-18 x 1 Carriage Bolt	D. 11/32 Washer
B. Hook Assembly	E. 5/16 Lockwasher
C. Support Clamp	F. 5/16-18 Nut

Assemble Push Bar Latch

1.Attach Push Bar Latch (B, Figure 3), to hitch. Secure with four .31-16 x 1 bolts (A), and four .38-16 flange nuts (C).

B

C

A

Two Wheel

Four Wheel Drive Models

Drive Models

Figure 3. Assemble Push Bar Latch

A. Bolt, .38-16 x 1 C. Flange Nut, .38-16 B. Push Bar Latch

	A
C	B
D
B

Figure 4. Assemble Lift Rod
A. Lift Rod	C. Spring
B. Set Collar	D. Rod Guide
A

B

Figure 5. Early/Later Lift Links

A.Early Model Lift Link

B.Later Model Lift Link

Assemble Lift Rod

1.Install the set collars (B, Figure 4), spring (C), and rod guide (D) on the lift rod (A) as shown. Final adjustment of the set collars will be made after the hitch and attachment are installed.

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