Assembly - Simplicity Hitch 1692039 Operator's Manual

All Models
1. Place the blade on a flat surface.
2. Regent/500/2500 & Broadmoor/LT/1600/2600
Series: See Figure 4. Install one bar stop (A)
using the two 5/16-18 x 1 taptite screws (B). Do
not install second bar stop.
Landlord/GT/1700/2700 Series: Do not install bar
stops.
3. See Figure 5. Insert threaded end of eyebolt (A)
thru lug on blade, and screw on 5/16 nut (B) just
far enough so that it is flush with the end of the
eyebolt.
4. See Figure 5. 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 5. Tighten the nut (B) on each eyebolt
enough to expose about 3/4" (19 mm) of thread.
6. See Figure 5. 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.
Figure 4. Bar Stop
A. Bar Stop
B. Taptite Screw, 5/16-18 x 1
Figure 5. Tension Springs
A. Eyebolt
B. Nut, 5/16
C. Spring
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D. Pivot Frame
E. Nut, 5/16