Snapper 1695064 manual Initial Hitch & Tube Installation

Initial Hitch & Tube Installation

	G	B
E		D
A
		H
C
G		D
	F
C

Figure 1. Install Hitch Plate (Flat Style Bumper)

A. Hitch Plate	E. Upper & Lower
B. Heat Shield	Bumper
C. Capscrews,	F. Washer
1/2-13 x 1-1/4	G. New Holes, 17/32”
D. Locknuts, 1/2-13	H. Existing RH Holes

HITCH & TUBE INSTALLATION

Install Hitch Plate and Back Plate

Flat Style Bumper

1.Remove and discard right side hardware holding heat shield (B, Figure 1) to upper and lower bumper (E) to existing right hand holes (H).

2.Enlarge upper existing hole (H) to 17/32”. Install hitch plate (A) to upper and lower bumper (E) and heat shield (B) using upper existing hole (H) and one 1/2-13 x 1-1/4 capscrew and 1/2-13 nut.

3.Square hitch plate (A, Figure 1) to upper & lower bumper (E) and use as a template to mark and drill three new holes 17/32” (G)

4.Secure hitch plate (A, Figure 1) to upper & lower bumper (E) with 1/2-13 x 1-1/4 capscrews (C) washer

(F) and 1/2-13 locknuts (D) as shown.

Tube Style Bumper

	D
A	D
B
	D
C

Figure 2. Install Hitch Plate (Tube Style Bumper)

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

	C
	A
B	D

Figure 3. Install Hitch Assembly

A.	Horizontal Support	C. Nut, 3/8-16
B.	Capscrew, 3/8-16 x 3/4	D. Back Plate

1.Position the right hand side of the hitch plate (A, Figure 2) approximately 2” (5 cm) from the right hand end of the tubes. Secure hitch plate (A) to the bumper (B) with u-bolts (C) and 3/8-16 locknuts (D) as shown.

All Style Bumpers

1.Install the horizontal support (A, Figure 3) on the back plate (D). Secure with four 3/8-16 x 3/4 cap- screws (B), 3/8-16 locknuts (C).

2.Set the back plate and support (A, Figure 4) onto pins of hitch plate (C). Secure with rod (D) and hair pin

(B).

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