Initial Installation; Hitch Installation - Simplicity 1695163 Operator's Manual

Initial
Installation
WARNING
Before beginning any service work turn off the
PTO, set the parking brake, turn off the ignition,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).

Initial Installation

Hitch Installation

1. Slide the 5/16-18 speed nut (A, Figure 1) onto rear
frame support (E) through square hole (C) so that the
threaded side (B) is on the inside of tractor.
2. Secure the 5/16-18 shoulder bolt (D) as shown.
3. Repeat on the other side.
4. Slide the hitch (A, Figure 2) on right side and left side
shoulder bolts (B) while sliding post (C) into hole (D)
as shown. Secure with hair pin (E).
E
Figure 1. Install Spacer (left side shown)
A. Speed Nut, 5/16-18
B. Threaded Side
C. Square Hole
D. Shoulder Bolt, 5/16-18
E. Rear Frame Support
D
Figure 2. Hitch Installation
A. Hitch
B. Shoulder Bolt
C. Post
D. Hole in Draw Bar
E. Hair Pin
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B
A
C
D
C
E
B
A
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