6
3/8" FLANGED NUT
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
18. Arrange the angle support brackets as shown in
figure 8. Assemble the angle support brackets to the
pivot support bracket using four 3/8" x 1" hex bolts and
3/8" flanged nuts.
Figure 8
3/8" FLANGED NUT
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
Figure 9
19. Assemble the R.H. and L.H. hitch brackets to the
angle support brackets using four 3/8" x 1" hex bolts
and 3/8" flanged nuts. See figure 9.
PLASTIC
CAP
3/8"
HEX
NUT
BLADE
PIVOT
SHAFT
SPRING
MOUNT
ROD
BLADE
ADJUST
SPRING
1/8" HAIR
COTTER
PIN
PIVOT PLATE
KNOB
HAIRPIN CLIP
3/8" x 3-1/2"
HEX BOLT
3/8" FLAT
WASHER
16. To attach the channel assembly to the blade, align
the pivot plate between the welded brackets on the
back of the blade. Insert the pivot shaft through the
holes in the pivot plate and the welded brackets.
Secure the pivot shaft with two 1/8" hair cotter pins.
See figure 7.
17. Hook the blade adjust spring over the spring mount
rod as shown. Insert the bolt through the hole at the
top of the blade and assemble the 3/8" flat washer
and the knob onto the bolt. Turn the knob until it is
tight. Place the plastic cap over the end of the bolt.
See figure 7.
NOTE:
The blade is now set at the lowest spring tension.
To adjust the tension see the Adjustments section.
Figure 7
WASHER
CHANNEL
PIVOT
PIN
CHANNEL
ASSEMBLY
3/32" HAIR
COTTER PIN
PIVOT
SUPPORT
BRACKET
20. Attach the channel assembly to the tractor by placing
the end of the channel inside the pivot support bracket.
Assemble the 1/2" flat washer onto the channel pivot
pin and insert the pin through the holes in the pivot
support bracket and the channel. Secure with a 3/32"
hair cotter pin. See figure 10.
Figure 10
