Flat Washer (J) Hairpin Clip (E)
Hitch Bar
Assembly
Clevis Pin
(I)
Notch in
Figure 9
Hairpin
Clip
Figure 10
Flat
Washer
(A)
Figure 11
Weld Pin
Hitch Rod on Tractor
Hairpin
Clip
Hairpin
Clip (E)
Hole in
Running
Board
9.Lift hitch bar assembly up and place sleeve (B) over weld stud on hitch bar. Next, place link rod over sleeve and secure with one flat washer (J) and hairpin clip (E). See Figure 9.
10.Back the tractor up to the tiller and hook the hitch bar assembly to it. See Figure 10.
NOTE: Figure 10 is shown without the tractor for clarity.
11.Remove one hairpin clip from hitch rod on tiller, line up hitch bar assembly and install hitch rod. Secure with hairpin clip. See Figure 10.
12.Secure the stabilizer link to the hitch bar assembly with clevis pin (I), flat washer (A) and hairpin clip (E), as shown in Figure 11.
13.Using a piece of wire, hook one end of extension spring in the hole on the running board and the other end of spring to the notch in the linkage rod. See Figure 12. (On units with a one piece fender, remove one bolt which secures the bracket to the running board, closest to the frame, in order to attach the spring.)
NOTE: Figure 12 is shown with the rear wheel
Linkage Arm
Extension Spring
Figure 12
removed for clarity. It is not necessary to remove for assembly.
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