Snapper 1721301-02, 1693755 Initial Setup & Assembly, Assemble Blade, Assemble & Install Hitch

Figure 10. Bar Stop

A.Bar Stop

B.Taptite Screw, 5/16-18 x 1

INITIAL SETUP & ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Some of the following setup procedures may already be completed.

Assemble Blade

1.Place the blade on a flat surface.

2.See Figure 10. Install one bar stop (A) using the two 5/16-18 x 1 taptite screws (B). Do not install second bar stop.

3.See Figure 11. Insert threaded end of eyebolt (A) through lug on blade, and screw on 5/16 nut (B) just far enough so that it is flush with the end of the eye- bolt.

4.See Figure 11. Hook the springs (C) into the pivot frame (D). Using a pliers, stretch the springs to hook the opposite ends to the eyebolts (A).

5.See Figure 11. Tighten the nut (B) on each eyebolt enough to expose about 3/4" (19 mm) of thread.

6.See Figure 11. Holding the first nut (B) with a wrench,add a second nut (E) to each eyebolt, and tighten securely against the first nut to act as a jam nut.

Assemble & Install Hitch

1.See Figure 12. Assemble the spring-assist bracket

(A) to the hitch assembly (E). Secure with capscrew, lockwasher, and nut.

Initial Setup & Assembly

Figure 11. Tension Springs
A. Eyebolt	D. Pivot Frame
B. Nut, 5/16	E. Nut, 5/16
C. Spring

	E
	A
B	D
	C

Figure 12. Spring Assist Bracket

A.Spring Assist Bracket

B.Capscrew, 1/2-13 x 1-1/4

C.Lockwasher, 1/2

D.Hex Nut, 1/2-13

E.Hitch

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