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Mounting the Hitch to the
Debris Blower
Parts needed for this procedure:
1
Debris blower assembly
1
Hitch
2
Bolt (3/8 x 3 inches)
2
Flange nut (3/8 inch)
1
Hitch clevis
2
Bolt (5/8 x 4–1/2 inch)
2
Lock nut (5/8 inch)
Procedure
1. Position the debris blower on a flat, level surface.
2. Insert the hitch tube into the frame brackets
(Figure 7). Secure the tube to the frame with 2 bolts
(3/8 x 3 inches) and flange nuts (3/8 inch).
1. Frame brackets
2. Hitch tube
Note: The hitch tube can be rotated 180 degrees to
accommodate different hitch heights.
Figure 7
3. Hitch clevis
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Connecting the Debris Blower
to the Tow Vehicle
Parts needed for this procedure:
1
Hitch pin
1
Clevis
Procedure
1. Back the tow vehicle up to the blower.
2. Adjust the blower hitch clevis to the same level as
tow vehicle hitch as follows:
• Set the hitch tube on a jack stand to keep it
parallel to the ground.
• Remove the bolts and locknuts securing hitch
clevis (Figure 7) to hitch tube.
• Raise or lower the hitch clevis to the position
approximately level with the tow vehicle hitch.
• Secure the clevis to the hitch with the bolts and
locknuts previously removed. Make sure debris
blower frame is parallel with the ground.
3. Adjust the hitch tube length to assure the blower
does not contact the tow vehicle when turning as
follows:
• Remove the bolts and nuts securing the hitch
tube to frame brackets (Figure 7).
• Secure the tube to the frame with the bolts and
flange nuts.
4. Connect the blower clevis hitch to the tow vehicle
hitch with the hitch pin and clevis (Figure 8).
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