Model 824 Electric Sleeve Hitch8 - MTD Garden Tractors User Manual

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MODEL 824 ELECTRIC SLEEVE HITCH
Preparation
The Model 824 Electric Sleeve Hitch is
designed for use on FastAttach™ compatible
Garden Tractors only. See Figure 8-42.
Before installation, place the tractor on a firm
and level surface. Place the PTO in the off
position, turn off the tractor engine and set the
parking brake.
Remove all parts from the carton and make
certain that all components are accounted for.
The cartons contents are listed in your owner's
manual.
Read and understand your owner's manual.
Follow all safety instructions.
References to left and right indicate the left
and right sides of the tractor when facing for-
ward in the operators seat.
Attaching the sleeve hitch to the tractor
1. Pivot the tractor seat forward to expose the
battery. See Figure 8-43.
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2. Remove the battery hold down strap.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the
battery terminal by removing the carriage bolt
and wing nut
4 Disconnect the positive battery cable from the
battery terminal using a 7/16" socket and a
7/16" wrench.
5. Remove the battery from the tractor.
6. Remove the battery tray from the tractor.
7. If the tractor comes equipped with shoulders
bolts attached to the rear hitch plate, you must
remove them using an 11/16" and a 15/16"
socket. Set them aside. See Figure 8-44.
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