Operators Manual

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ASSEMBLY
Hybrid Mount Square Tube Frame Install
1. Check to see if the u-bolts will fit over your tube
frame. If they do, it is recommended to use the
u-bolts (See round tube install, Page 9). If they do
not, proceed to step 2.
2. Measure the thickness of your tube frame and skid
plate (if installed) see Figure 19. Then cut the
provided rubber spacers to a
1
⁄4 in. (6.4 mm) longer
then the thickness of the tube frame.
If there is a skid plate installed and you do not wish
to remove it, you will need to mark the locations
where the bolts will be installed and drill holes.
Install the hardware with the head of the bolts
towards the ground if possible. This will maximize
ground clearance. See Figure 21. If not you can cut
the bolts after install.
NOTE
If the upper mount plate (2) doesn’t fit because of
obstruction you may substitute the spacer plates (3)
for the upper mount plate as shown in Figure 22.
NOTE
Ensure that the rubber spacers are tight against the
frame before tightening the bolts. If this is done
incorrectly the mount could move and the plow may
damage your machine.
NOTE
Hybrid Mount Square Tube Frame Install Cont’d.
Figure 19 - Frame Measurement
Figure 21 - Hybrid Mount Square Tube Install
Figure 22 - Hybrid Mount Square Tube Install
Using Spacer Plates
Figure 20 - Fastener Placement
1
2
3
4
5.5
FRONT
5.4
1
2
5.3
5.2
4
3
FRONT
FRONT
ACCEPTABLE
INCORRECT
RECOMMENDED
FRONT
3. Place the Upper Mount Plate (2) over the frame at
the location behind the tires where the frame widens
out. Refer to Figure 20 for best fastener placement.
4. Determine the location allowing the mount to be
centered, back as far on the frame as possible and
the push tubes to be attached. Keep the mount
holes within the approximate distance (26 in.
{66 mm}) from the front of your machine. See page
8, Figure 16.
5. Loosely install the upper mount plate (2) and lower
mount plate (1) using the rubber spacers (4),
3
⁄8 in.
(9.5 mm) bolts (5.4),
3
⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) carriage bolt
(5.5), nuts (5.2) and washers (5.3) provided with your
mount.
6. Tighten all bolts evenly. Carriage bolt only needs
to be snug to plate as its purpose is to keep both
plates from bending in the center.