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DR  COMMERICAL LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Safety & Operating Instructions 17
Universal Hitch Plate Installation
The following procedure includes the steps necessary for installing the Universal Hitch Plate to
your lawn tractor. The Hitch Plate is designed to accommodate a variety of mounting positions
to achieve the proper tongue height for the DR LEAF and LAWN VACUUM.
Note: Depending on the size and shape of your lawn tractor, you may not need the Universal
Hitch Plate. If you do need it, it may be installed in one of four different configurations.
Pick the configuration that aligns best with the existing mounting holes and avoids
areas with other equipment such as the gas tank, battery or electrical wiring. You may
need to drill mounting holes if none are available. A typical installation is shown in
Figure 16.
Tool Needed:
1/2" Wrench or Socket
3/8" drill bit & drill (if necessary)
Using the (4) 5/16 x 1" Bolts, Lock Nuts & (8) Flat Washers supplied (one washer, inside and
outside on each bolt); install the Hitch Plate centered on your lawn tractor approximately 13"
(10" - 14") from the ground (Figure 16) by mounting the Hitch Plate in either of the illustrated
configurations (Figure 16).
Figure 16
WARNING! In determining which hitch plate configuration to use, note the
location of the battery, fuel tank, electrical wiring, etc. on your tractor so as not to
damage them with the mounting hardware. Determine the best orientation of the
hitch plate to avoid hitting other items while drilling any holes.
Wide Side
Narrow
Side Up
Important! The top surface of the Hitch Plate should be approximately 13" from the ground.
Ground
Approx. 13" Hitch Plate Configurations
Approx. 13"