Install Attachment Lift Extension; Assemble Ladder Hitch; Install Hitch Onto Tractor; Install Lift Rod - Simplicity 2137 Operator's Manual

Initial Assemble & Installation
Figure 11. Attachment Lift Extension
A. Lift Arm
B. Lift Extension

Install Attachment Lift Extension

NOTE: The attachment lift extension must be removed
when using mower.
1. Install the attachment lift extension (B, Figure 11) on
the left attachment lift arm (A) using two 3/8-16 x 1"
carriage bolts (C), lockwashers, and nuts as shown.

Assemble Ladder Hitch

1. Attach the hanger brackets (A, Figure 12) to the hitch
assembly (F) using 3/8-16 x 1" capscrews and nylock
nuts (B). Do not torque the nuts. The hanger brack-
ets (A) should be able to pivot freely.
2. Attach the lift rod (C, Figure 12) to the hitch lift arm
(D) using one 1/2" x 2" flat head clevis pin and safety
clip (E).

Install Hitch Onto Tractor

1. Slide the hitch and lift rod assembly under the tractor.
Use 4x4 wood blocks to support the hitch and help
align the mounting holes.
2. Attach the rear end of the ladder hitch (B, Figure 13)
the to the rear hitch brackets (A) using two 5/8 x 1-
5/8" flat head clevis pins (C) and safety clips.
3. Attach the front end of the ladder hitch (D, Figure 14)
to the front hitch brackets using two 1/2 x 1-1/2"
round head clevis pins (A) and safety clips (C).

Install Lift Rod

1. If not already done, attach the lift rod (F, Figure 14) to
the hitch lift arm (E) using a 1/2 x 2" flat head clevis
pin and safety clip.
2. Attach the lift rod (F, Figure 14) to the attachment lift
extension (H) using a 5/8 x 1-5/8" flat head clevis pin
(I) and safety clip (C).
A
C
B
C. Carriage Bolt,
3/8-16 x 1"
E
A
F
Figure 12. Assemble Hitch
A. Hanger Bracket
B. 3/8-16 x 1 Capscrew & Nylock Nut
C. Lift Rod
D. Hitch Lift Arm
E. 1/2 x 2" Flat Head Clevis Pin & Safety Clip
F. Hitch Assembly
E
D
Front
Figure 13. Rear Brackets & Lift Extension
A. Rear Hitch Brackets
B. Ladder Hitch
C. 5/8x1-5/8" Flat Head Clevis Pin
A
C
G
J
Figure 14. Lift Rod
A. 1/2 x 1-1/2" Round Head F. Lift Rod
Clevis Pin
B. Snowthrower Lift Arm
C. Safety Clip
D. Ladder Hitch
E. Hitch Lift Arm
12
C
A
D
B
C
C
B
D. Lift Rod
E. Lift Extension
H
E
D
F
B
G. Front Hitch Bracket
H. Lift Extension
I. 5/8 x 1-5/8" Flat Head
Clevis Pin
J. 1/2 x 2" Flat Head
Clevis Pin
A
C
I