Snapper 1695064 - Manual (Page 13)

Initial Hitch &
Tube Installation
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Figure 1. Install Hitch Plate (Flat Style Bumper)
A. Hitch Plate
E. Upper & Lower
B. Heat Shield Bumper
C. Capscrews, F. Washer
1/2-13 x 1-1/4 G. New Holes, 17/32”
D. Locknuts, 1/2-13 H. Existing RH Holes
Figure 3. Install Hitch Assembly
A. Horizontal Support
C. Nut, 3/8-16
B. Capscrew, 3/8-16 x 3/4 D. Back Plate
C
B
A
D
D
C
HITCH & TUBE INSTALLATION
Install Hitch Plate and Back Plate
Flat Style Bumper
1. Remove and discard right side hardware holding heat
shield (B, Figure 1) to upper and lower bumper (E) to
existing right hand holes (H).
2. Enlarge upper existing hole (H) to 17/32”. Install
hitch plate (A) to upper and lower bumper (E) and
heat shield (B) using upper existing hole (H) and one
1/2-13 x 1-1/4 capscrew and 1/2-13 nut.
3. Square hitch plate (A, Figure 1) to upper & lower
bumper (E) and use as a template to mark and drill
three new holes 17/32” (G)
4. Secure hitch plate (A, Figure 1) to upper & lower
bumper (E) with 1/2-13 x 1-1/4 capscrews (C) washer
(F) and 1/2-13 locknuts (D) as shown.
Tube Style Bumper
1. Position the right hand side of the hitch plate (A,
Figure 2) approximately 2” (5 cm) from the right hand
end of the tubes. Secure hitch plate (A) to the
bumper (B) with u-bolts (C) and 3/8-16 locknuts (D)
as shown.
D
E
A
F
G
G
C
B
H
Figure 2. Install Hitch Plate (Tube Style Bumper)
A. Hitch Plate
C. U-Bolts
B. Bumper, Tube D. Locknuts, 3/8-16
B
D
C
D
A
D
All Style Bumpers
1. Install the horizontal support (A, Figure 3) on the
back plate (D). Secure with four 3/8-16 x 3/4 cap-
screws (B), 3/8-16 locknuts (C).
2. Set the back plate and support (A, Figure 4) onto pins
of hitch plate (C). Secure with rod (D) and hair pin
(B).