Briggs & Stratton 5900703 manual Hitch Plate and Back Plate Installation, Flat Style Bumber

Hitch Plate and Back Plate Installation

FLAT STYLE BUMBER

1.Remove and discard hardware holding heat shield (B, Figure 13) to upper and lower bumper (E).

2.Open existing holes (F) in heat shield (B) and upper & lower bumper (E) to 17/32”.

3.Install hitch plate (A) to upper and lower bumper (E) keeping heat shield (B) in between. Secure with capscrews (C) and locknuts (D).

	D
A	E
C	F
	F
	D
	B
C

Figure 13. Install Hitch Plate (Flat Style Bumper)

A. Hitch Plate	D. Locknuts, 1/2-13
B. Heat Shield	E. Upper & Lower
C. Capscrews Hex,	Bumper
1/2-13 x 1-1/4	F. Existing Holes

TUBE STYLE BUMBER

1.Center and secure hitch plate (A, Figure 14) to the bumper (B) with u-bolts (C) and locknuts (D).

2.Set the back plate and support (A, Figure 15) onto pins of hitch plate (C). Secure with rod (D) and hair pin (B).

	D
A	D
B
	D
C

Figure 14. Install Hitch Plate (Tube Style Bumper)

A.	Hitch Plate	C. U-Bolts
B.	Bumper, Tube	D. Locknuts, 3/8-16

A

B

C

D

Figure 15. Install Back Plate (Flat Style Bumper)

A.	Back Plate and Support	C. Hitch Plate
B.	Hair Pin	D. Rod

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