MTD 243-630-000 - Manual (Page 7)

ATTACHING THE WEDGE, BEAM AND CYLINDER
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the wedge, beam and cylinder assembly
upright, with cylinder to the top.
A
Beam Support/
Latch Bracket
Locking
Rod *
Hex Bolt
FIGURE 7.
Cylinder
Clevis Pin
Cotter Pin
FIGURE 8.
WARNING: Use extreme caution as
assembly is very heavy.
2. Remove the cotter pin and the hinge pin, located
on top of the reservoir tank assembly. Move the
reservoir tank assembly in position against the
------beam. See figure 6. Line up holes by lifting hitch
end of assembly.
3. Insert hinge pin just removed through welded
brackets on beam and reservoir tank assembly.
Secure with cotter pin, bending the ends of the
pin in opposite directions.
AHACHING THE BEAM SUPPORT/LATCH BRACKET
1. Remove the two hex bolts, lock washers and hex
nuts from the tongue, using two 9/16" wrenches.
2. Place the beam support/latch bracket on the
------tongue as shown in figure 7. Secure with hex
bolts, lock washers and hex nuts just removed.
Tighten securely.
ATTACHING THE ENGINE AND PUMP ASSEMBLY
Place the engine and pump assembly in position on
the side of the reservoir tank assembly as shown in
figure 6. Secure with hardware found in the plastic
bag. insert hex bolts from the top. Secure with lock
washers and hex nuts, tightening securely.
ATTACHING THE CONTROL HANDLE
1. The control handle may be taped to the stripper
half for shipping purposes only. If so, remove the
tape, and attach the handle as instructed in next
step.
2. The bottom of the control handle is already
attached to the valve. Remove the cotter pin and
clevis pin which are attached to the valve. Place
the handle in position, and secure to the valve
------ using the cotter pin and clevis pin. See figure 8.
FIGURE 9.
ATTACHING THE HOSES
Suction Hose
1. The suction hose is attached to the reservoir
------tank. See figure 9. Loosen the hose clamp on the
free end of the hose using a screwdriver.
2. Remove the protective cap from the fitting on the
bottom of the pump (some oil may flow from
pump). Attach the end of the suction hose to the
fitting on the bottom of the pump. Place the hose
clamp at the base of the fitting, and tighten
securely.