Install Long Drive Shaft - Snapper Legacy XL 2000 Operator's Manual

Initial Installation
Figure 15. Front Hitch Mounting Brackets
A. Drive Shaft
B. Support Bracket
C. Front Hitch
D. Capscrews,
3/8-16 x 3/4

INSTALL LONG DRIVE SHAFT

1. Slide the drive shaft (A, Figure 15) in from the front.
Line up the support bracket (B) with the front hitch
(C). Simultaneously line up the the locking collar of
the drive shaft (A, Figure 16) with the PTO drive of
the transmission (B).
2. Slide the support bracket (B, Figure 15) in to the front
hitch (C) about 1/2". Connect the locking collar (A,
Figure 13). Pull back on the locking collar (A) and
slide the drive shaft fully onto the transmission (B).
Release the locking collar and pull back on the drive
shaft until the locking collar locks onto the shaft.
4. Slide the support bracket (B, Figure 15) all the way
into the front hitch (C). The support bracket (B)
should be touching the front hitch. Tighten cap-
screws (D).
NOTE: If the support bracket does not touch the front
hitch loosen the set collars (F),carriage bolts and nuts
(E) holding the bearing holders. Slide the bracket to the
front hitch (C) and tighten the set collars (F), carriage
bolts and nuts (E). Secure the bracket with the cap-
screws (D).
A
E. Carriage Bolts & Nuts
F. Set Collars
F
E
B
E
A
Figure 16. Attachment Lift Extension
A. Drive Shaft Locking Collar
B. Transmission Shaft
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C
D
B