Echo DL10570 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 11)

Debris Loader Owner’s Manual 7
Section
ASSEMBLY
2
2.2.1 670cc HONDA MODELS
1. Make sure the correct end of the hitch pole is facing the
trailer. Run the wiring harness through the hitch pole.
2. Determine which set of hitch pole holes to use in order
to achieve the desired distance from the tow vehicle.
There are four sets of holes.
3. Slide the hitch pole into the hitch mount channel on the
debris loader frame (see Figure 1).
4. Attach the hitch pole to the frame using 1/2" x 4" bolts
and center lock nuts provided in the owner's kit. Tighten
hardware to 75 ft-lbs.
5. Attach the 2" hitch coupler to the front of the hitch pole
with two 1/2" x 4" bolts and center lock nuts.
2.2.2 725cc KOHLER MODELS
1. Using two 1/2" x 4" bolts, adjust the coupler receiver
weldment in or out of the hitch assembly to the desired
position (Figure 2).
2. Slide the hitch assembly into the hitch channel at the
front of the trailer weldment.
1. Raise the debris loader frame by using a hoist or
jack.
2. Align the wheel lug holes on the wheel with the wheel
studs on the axle hub.
3. Thread the 1/2" wheel nuts onto the wheel studs. Fol-
low a star pattern when tightening wheel nuts. Torque
to 80-95 ft-lbs.
4. Repeat for the remaining wheel.
2.2 ATTACH THE HITCH (12" MODELS)
2.1 ATTACH THE WHEELS (12" MODELS)
Check wheel nut torque after the first 8 hours. Re-torque
to 80-95 ft-lbs. if needed. Re-check for proper torque
monthly. Repeat every time tires are removed and re-
assembled.
IMPORTANT
Figure 1, Hitch attachment, DL12670 (75124)
HITCH
POLE
1/2” x 4”
BOLTS
1/2” NUTS
3. Using eight 3/8" x 3/4" capscrew bolts, sixteen wash-
ers and eight nylock nuts, bolt the hitch assembly to
the trailer.
4. Adjust the hitch coupler to the desired height with
the two 5/8" x 4-1/2" bolts at the front of the coupler
receiver weldment.
COUPLER
RECEIVER
WELDMENT
HITCH
ASSEMBLY
HITCH
COUPLER
1/2” x 4”
BOLT
5/8” x 4-1/2”
BOLT
3/8” x 3/4”
CAPSCREW
BOLT
Figure 2, Hitch attachment, DL12725