Initial Hitch & Tube Installation; Install Hitch Plate & Back Plate - Simplicity Clean Sweep Twin Catcher Operator's Manual

E
A
C
C
Figure 1. Install Hitch Plate
A. Hitch Plate
B. Heat Shield
C. Capscrews,
1/2-13 x 1-1/4
D. Locknuts, 1/2-13
HITCH & TUBE INSTALLATION
Install Hitch Plate and Back Plate
1. Remove and discard right side hardware holding heat
shield (B, Figure 1) to upper and lower bumper (E) to
existing right hand holes (H).
2. Enlarge upper existing hole (H) to 17/32". Install
hitch plate (A) to upper and lower bumper (E) and
heat shield (B) using upper existing hole (H) and one
1/2-13 x 1-1/4 capscrew and 1/2-13 nut.
3. Square hitch plate (A, Figure 1) to upper & lower
bumper (E) and use as a template to mark and drill
three new holes 17/32" (G)
4. Secure hitch plate (A, Figure 1) to upper & lower
bumper (E) with 1/2-13 x 1-1/4 capscrews (C) washer
(F) and 1/2-13 locknuts (D) as shown.
5. Install the horizontal support (A, Figure 2) on the
back plate (D). Secure with four 3/8-16 x 3/4 cap-
screws (B), 3/8-16 locknuts (C).
6. Set the back plate and support (A, Figure 3) onto pins
of hitch plate (C). Secure with rod (D) and hair pin
(B).
G
B
D
H
D
G
F
E. Upper & Lower
Bumper
F. Washer
G. New Holes, 17/32"
H. Existing RH Holes
Tube Installation
A
B
Figure 2. Install Hitch Assembly
A. Horizontal Support
B. Capscrew, 3/8-16 x 3/4
A
B
Figure 3. Install Back Plate
A. Back Plate and Support C. Hitch Plate
B. Hair Pin
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Initial Hitch &
C
D
C. Nut, 3/8-16
D. Back Plate
C
D. Rod
D