Installation
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6.
Remove the support braces from the frame rods
protruding from the mid Attach-A-Matic
hitch
by removing the hairpin cotters and washers
(Fig. 28).
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Figure 28
Left side of tractor shown
1.
Support brace assembly
2.
Washer, 15/16” (24mm)
3.
Hairpin cotter–large
4.
Mounting post for crank
support
7.
Remove the other ends of the two support braces
from the rear Attach-A-Matic
hitch mount by
removing the hairpin cotters and washers
(Fig. 29).
8.
Release the latches on the rear Attach-A-Matic
hitch and remove the support rod link (Fig. 29).
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Figure 29
1.
Support rod link
2.
Rear Attach–A–Matic
hitch
3.
Front of tractor
4.
Rear Attach–A–Matic
hitch latch
5.
Support brace
6.
Washer 13/16” (21 mm)
7.
Hairpin cotter–large
9.
Disconnect the snowthrower lift rod from the
attachment lift plate by removing the clevis clip
and clevis pin (Fig. 30).
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Figure 30
Right side of tractor shown
1.
Middle hole in attachment
lift plate
2.
Snowthrower lift rod
3.
Clevis pin 1/2” x 1”
(25 mm)
4.
Clevis clip
5.
Attachment lift plate
10. Press the button of the mid Attach-A-Matic
hitch and carefully turn the lever clockwise to
release the snowthrower (Fig. 31). Please use
CAUTION during this step! The snowthrower
frame will drop to the ground.