A-Frame Installation (Standard Hitch) - RHINO 172 Operator's Manual

A-FRAME INSTALLATION (Standard Hitch)

1. Attach the A-Frame Bars (5) to the right and left Hitch Lugs (1 & 2) with two 5/8" x 2" bolts (20), 5/8"
locknuts (21).
2. Attach the Lift Strap Bars (6) to the Mainframe with two 1/2"-13 x 1-1/2" bolts (16), and locknuts (13).
3. Attach the Lift Strap Bars (6) to the A-Frame Bars (5) with one Bolt (18), Top Link (4), Bushing, (27), and
Nut (19).
4. Tighten all bolts to the proper torque.
TAIL WHEEL INSTALLATION (Standard or Quick Hitch)
1. Align Tail Wheel Beam Weldment (5) between
pivot brackets located behind gearbox mount
on the Mainframe Weldment. NOTE: Long side
of caster fork pivot tube is positioned up. Attach
the Tail Wheel Beam Weldment (5) to the
Mainframe Weldment with one 5/8" x 3-1/2" Bolt
(23), and 5/8" nut (21). Slide Tail Wheel Beam
Weldment (5) into Gauge Wheel Mount
Weldment (1) and retain with two 1/2" x 3-1/4"
bolts (22), and locknuts (13).
2. Insert the Caster Fork Weldment (2) into the
Tail Wheel Beam (5) and retain with Flatwasher
(6) and Cotter Pin (7).
3. Tighten all bolts to the proper torque.
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly Section 3-4