ASSEMBLY
PFT Series Brace Installation
Attach the LH Hitch Brace to the outside of the Frame
Brace Lug and a Bridge Hitch Brace to the inside of the
Frame Brace Lug. See Figure 2-4. Slide Flat Washer
onto 1-8 X 6 Drilled Bolt and insert bolt through LH Hitch
Brace. Add another Flat Washer and slide Bolt through
Frame Brace Lug and Bridge Hitch Brace. Add as many
flat washers necessary so the Slotted Nut groove is
aligned with the end hole. The Slotted Nut should be
tightened so that the Frame is free to pivot on the Bridge
Hitch. Insert 1/4 X 2 Cotter Pin.
Hand side
Rotate the braces so they are against the Lower Bridge
Hitch Tube, with one hole above and one hole below.
Insert 5/8-11 x 8-1/2 Bolts through the holes and secure
with Locknuts. These locknuts should be tightened
securely (110 ft-lb).
2-4
Repeat for the Right
Figure 2-4: PFT Series Brace Installation
Rotate the
Left and Right hand Hitch Braces
against the Upper Bridge Hitch Tube, with two holes
above and two holes below.
x 1-1/2 Bolt into the Hitch Brace and into the Bridge Hitch
Gusset, secure with Washers and Locknuts, do not
tighten. Insert three 1/2-13 x 8-1/2 Bolts through the
Hitch Braces, secure with Locknuts. Tighten all Hardware
at this time. See "General Torque Specifications" on
page 4-1.
so they are
Insert on both sides a 1/2-13
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