Installing The Hitch Block; Installing The Cross Bolts - Schulte FM-350 Operator's Manual

Installing the Hitch Block

Install the hitch block and tractor pin using the
correct bushing to fit the category of drawbar. The
bushing fits into the drawbar hole as the hitch block
slides over it. The hitch pin is held in place using a
1/2 x 1" bolt, lockwasher and washer.
Lift the rear of the frame and attach the loser hitch
plate using 8 pieces of 5/8 x 8" bolts and locknuts.
Snug up the 5/8 bolts, but do not tighten at this time.
Install the two 1" x 10" tensioner bolts, washers and
locknuts.
The front mount frame is designed to transfer
pushing forces back to the tractor drawbar. This
force is transferred through the tensioner bolts.
Tighten up the tensioner bolts so that no slack
remains in the connection between the front tractor
mounting plate and the drawbar pin. Tighten down
the 5/8 X 8" hitch block clamping bolts.
NOTE: The tractor drawbar may have to be
reversed in to create clearance between the tractor
and front mount frame.
In special cases a second spacer block may be
required in order to optimize clearance between the
front mount frame and bottom of the tractor. This
would likely occur if the interference point is closer
to the hitch block end of the frame. Installation of a
second spacer block involves use of 5/8 X 10" bolts
(not provided) to clamp the hitch block. Contact
Schulte's service department for further information.

Installing the Cross Bolts

The FM-350 is equipped with two 3/4 x 6" cross
bolts to add additional support through the frame.
When the frame is set in its final length, use the
holes from the front frame to locate and drill holes
through the rear frame. Drill these holes with a 25/
32" drill bit. Install the two cross bolts with three flat
washers and locknuts.
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly Section 3-5