OPERATOR'S MANUAL G TV SPRING ASSISTED SLEEVE HITCH MODEL: 25241 • Assembly • Installation • Operation • Repair Parts For usewithSEARS LawnlGardenTractors This manual contains informationfor U]e persons and property, Read it carefully before assembly and operation of the equipment! Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www, sears.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY_ Clean and stem in waterproof building. Apply a light coat of grease or oil to threaded parts, pivot points and the inside of HitchTube, Touch up any scratches with enamel paint to avoid rusting. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETYRULES ..............................................................2 MAINTENANCE..............................................................."J WARRANTY.................................................................i....2 HARDWARE.................................
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Parts Reference Pans List REF. NO. PART NO. Dc_:CRIP'rlON QTY. 1 H-t 30P-01 H;tch Pin 1 2 14-522 _ x 1-1/2" Ck)vts Pin 2 3 V-21gP 1/2" x 1,-1/4" ChUB Pin 4 H_I Pivot 8mckld 0 6 H-_27,,O'I LOWm"Lift Lk_ 7 H-528,,01 _a_w,Adjuzdmenl a H-S2e _ g H-S30 10 REF, NO. PART NO, DESCRIPTION QTY _' 17 31Mt2QQp 3/8" Hax JalrflbNUt 1 1 " 18 "_ 19 2 " 20 31M2OOOp r_" t.
FRONTFRAME& LIFT ASSEMBLY Figure I. Figure I,_ BEFORE PROCEEDINGlU 1. Mower Deck must be removed from Tractor. 2. Tractor HeightAdjustment Knob must be lowered completely. far as possible (see Fig. 1). 3. Lower the Lift Mechanism completely (Mechanical or Electric). 4. Remove Plastic Accoss Cover (part # 121749X) from the Left Side of Tractor Frame.(see Fig. 3) r I I .1 TRACTOR REARENDWEW 5. Remove the Hex Bolt securing the top of the Tractor Fuel Tank Bracket to the frame on the left.
HITCH BAIL ASSEMBLY Figure 4., ,_ 12. Install a 3/8" Washer(26) on the long.3/8" Hex Bott(25) and insert through hole in the Lift Assist Bracket(23) that was previo_Jslyinstalled. 13. Thread a 3/8" Hex Jam Nut(17) on the end of the Bolt approximately 112". 14, Thread the Bolt at least 1/2" into threaded portion of Lift Assist Spring. Tighten Jam Nut(17) against List Assist Spring.
LIFT BAR AND EXTENSION STRAPS ,, ,, f ,,, • Figure .. 6. ) Figure 6. NOTE: Extension Straps(30) are used WIUl Me_anical LiftTm_ors(havinglift handles) only and wit_not be used when mounting to Tm_ using Electric LiftAccsesodse. CMECHANICAL LIFT TRACTORS 22.,_ssemble the two Extension Straps(30) to the Lift Bar Asesmbly(28) using two 3/8'_( %1/4" He:
LIFT ARM/TURNBUCKLE ASSEMBI-Y F Figure 8. ,_ Figure 8. L 28. Assemble the first Pivot Bracket(4) with the short leg towards the =enter of the Tractor Drawbar and to the far left Side using two 5/16" x 1" Hex Bolts(12), Lock Washers(19) and Hex Nuts(15) "13ghtensecurely. Figure 9. 29. Place LiftArm Assembly(31) inside hole of Pivot Bracket(4) as shown in Ftg 9. Note that that longer arm on the Pivot Brad_t will be to the right or more towards the center of the tractor.
ADJUSTMENTS AlwaysmakeadjustmentswithAttachmentinstalled, priorto usingit,Add_onalAttachmentAdjustmentsmayalsobe required.See theAttachmentInst_istlonManual. STABILIZER ADJUSTMENT Stabilizing an Attachment is removing all aide-to-side movemerd, Do Not Stabilize the Plow or Disk Hanow. Stabilize all other Attachments. s Turn both 5/8" x 3" Stabilizer Baits(22) clockwise and equally against Yoke of Att;achment.Lock the Stabilizer Bolts in place with Hex Jam Nuts.
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