Snapper 1694147, 1723445-02 manual Initial Setup & Assembly, Assemble Blade, Install Pivot Hitch

Initial Setup & Assembly

Figure 8. Tension Springs
A. Eyebolt	D. Pivot Frame
B. Nut, 5/16	E. Nut, 5/16
C. Spring

A
	D
B	C

Figure 9. Install pivot hitch Assembly

A.	Safety Clip	C. Long Hitch Pin
B.	Pivot Hitch	D. Sub-Frame Hitch

INITIAL SETUP & ASSEMBLY

Assemble Blade

1.See Figure 8. 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.

2.See Figure 8. Hook the springs (C) into the pivot frame (D). Using a pliers, stretch the springs to hook the opposite ends to the eyebolts (A).

3.See Figure 8. Tighten the nut (B) on each eyebolt enough to expose about 3/4" (19 mm) of thread.

4.See Figure 8. 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.

Install Pivot Hitch

1.Position the pivot hitch (B, Figure 9) under the front of the sub-frame hitch (D).

2.Secure the pivot hitch (B) to the front set of holes in the sub-frame hitch (D) and secure using the long hitch pin (C, included with the sub-frame hitch) and safety clip (A).

Install Dozer Blade

1.Insert the front of the pivot hitch (A, Figure 10) into pivot frame (B) on rear of blade. Then install pivot pin

(C) down thru front holes in blade and push bar. Secure the pivot pin (C) with a spring clip (D).

C
B	D	A

Figure 10. Dozer Blade Assembled and Installed

A.	Pivot Hitch	C. Pivot Pin
B.	Pivot Frame	D. Spring Clip

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