Cub Cadet FM48, Operator'S Manual

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8. Bolt up the top hitch supports to the outside of the front support plates welded to
the front of the deck (see fig. 2) .
9. Bolt up the top hitch plate with the 16x150 mm. bolt. It should be bolted as
follows: bolt, top hitch support, top hitch arm, top hitch plate, spacer, top hitch
arm, top hitch support, lock nut.
Tighten the lock nut down securely, the top
hitch plate should be able to swivel 360° (see fig. 2).
10. Install the lower hitch arms onto the top hitch supports. Tighten the bolts holding
the lower hitch arms. Be sure they are able to swivel (see fig. 2) .
11. Grease wheel arms, and spindles. Check the gearbox for oil. It should be
approximately 1 /
2
filled.
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Fig. 3
2. top hitch plate
3. top hitch support
5. top hitch arm
9. rear support plate