10
ASSEMBLY
STEP 3
INSTALLATION ON THE VEHICLE
A 2’’ (50mm) BALL HITCH IS REQUIRED ON THE
TOWING VEHICLE.
Back the vehicle up to desired towing position.
Place the hitch
(item 1)
on the tow hitch ball and
secure in place with a pin
(item 2)
and a hair pin
(item 3)
.
NOTE:
Correct adjustment will allow the handle to be
released with moderate pressure applied to the
handle.
To open, pull up on hitch coupler handle and rotate
forward.
Place hitch coupler on ball.
When ball is completely nested in socket, rotate hitch
coupler handle backward until handle is in locked
position.
Always check tightness before using the tow hitch.
Lock the handle (item 1) into position over the ball in
the hitch coupler. Tighten the lock nut (item 2) against
the spring so that the hitch coupler is not loose on the
ball.
Be sure hitch coupler handle is in locked position.
WARNING
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Always check that ball is completely inserted into
hitch coupler socket and that under jaw is securely
closed around the bottom of ball.
Always check that hitch coupler handle is properly
locked before its use.
Always examine hitch coupler and ball for damage
before using, replace if damaged.
Adjusting the hitch coupler
G) TOW BAR INSTALLATION
Insert the sleeve (item 1) into the corresponding hitch
bar hole (item 2).
Align holes and install, as shown, the hitch bar
assembly (item 2) with the sleeve on the rough cutter
assembly (item 3) using a hex. bolt 5/8" n.c. x 3
1/2" (item 4) and a nylon insert lock nut 5/8" n.c. (item
5).
Finally, secure the position of the hitch bar with the
pin with hair pin 4mm (item 6).
See “ADJUSTMENT” section to select the proper
hitch bar orientation for the application.
Reconnect the spark plug cable(s).
