Install Hitch Assembly - Briggs & Stratton 1696423-00 Operator's Manual

Assembly
4. Rotate chute 180 degrees to front. Chute (B, Figure 4)
opening should be facing front / center of machine.
Figure 4
5. Loosen the three nuts (f, Figure 5) on motor assembly.
Replace chute rotator gear(g) onto shaft and mesh the
teeth with chute ring gear (h). Slide motor assembly
forward and tighten the nuts.
Figure 5
6. Replace gear cover over rotator gear mechanism and
secure with the hex bolt (Refer to left side Figure 2.).
NOTE: Engage cover tab on gear box opposite of hex
bolt.
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B
g
f

Install Hitch Assembly

1. Remove the mower deck. Refer to Tractor Operator
Manual.
2. Turn the front wheels fully to the left.
3. Place hitch (C, Figure 6) on floor in front of tractor as
shown.
NOTE: If this is a new installation, cut the plastic ties
holding the snow thrower drive belt for shipping, but do
not remove the belt.
h
Figure 6
C