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HDTH 8 Finish Mower 09/20
Assembly Section 3-5
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ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBL
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FLEX LINK SETUP
Standard 3 Pt Lift (Figure 3-3)
For standard 3 pt. lift attachment to tractor the Flex Link is attached to the mast in the upper holes just under the
Mast Struts. Refer to Figure 3-3.
1. Place a Pivot Bushing through the rear holes of the Flex Link and install between the Mast uprights aligning
the Bushing in the Flex Link with the holes in the Mast.
2. Insert a 5/8” x 5-1/2” bolt through the assembly and fasten with 5/8” lockwasher and 5/8” hex nut from bag of
parts.
3. Place a Pivot Bushing between the Mast uprights in the lower holes aligning the Bushing with the holes in the
Mast and fasten with a 5/8” x 5-1/2” bolt, 5/8” lockwasher and 5/8” hex nut from bag of parts.
Alternate 3 Pt Lift (Figure 3-3A) - Provides Additional Transport Height
For Alternate 3 pt. lift attachment to tractor the Flex Link is attached to the mast in the upper holes above the Mast
Struts. Refer to Figure 3-3A.
1. Place a Pivot Bushing through the rear holes of the Flex Link and install between the Mast uprights aligning
the Bushing in the Flex Link with the holes in the Mast.
2. Insert a 5/8” x 5-1/2” bolt through the assembly and fasten with 5/8” lockwasher and 5/8” hex nut from bag of
parts.
3. Place a Pivot Bushing between the Mast uprights in the lower holes aligning the Bushing with the holes in the
Mast and fasten with a 5/8” x 5-1/2” bolt, 5/8” lockwasher and 5/8” hex nut from bag of parts.
Pivot Bushing
3-3/16” x 1-1/8”
Pivot Bushing
3-3/16” x 1-1/8”
5/8” x 5-1/2” Bolt
5/8” Lockwasher
5/8” Hex Nut
5/8” x 5-1/2” Bolt
5/8” Lockwasher
5/8” Hex Nut
5/8” x 5-1/2” Bolt
5/8” Lockwasher
5/8” Hex Nut
5/8” x 5-1/2” Bolt
5/8” Lockwasher
5/8” Hex Nut
Figure 3-3
Flex Link
Flex Link
Pivot Bushing
3-3/16” x 1-1/8”
Pivot Bushing
3-3/16” x 1-1/8”
Figure 3-3A