MTD 556 - Manual (Page 7)

Control
Valve
Control
Handle
Clevis Pin
Cotter Pin
INSTALLING THE HITCH
1. Using two 9/16" wrenches, remove the hardware
which is assembled through the sides of the hitch.
Do not remove the flat washer, chain and spacer
from under the head of the longer hex bolt.
2. Place the hitch in position on the end of the
tongue as shown in figure 6. Using hole closest to
the jack stand, insert the longer hex bolt (with
hardware attached) through hitch and tongue.
Pivot the first chain link on the hex bolt so it faces
the ball end of hitch.
3. Place the other spacer, safety chain and flat
washer on the hex bolt, with the first link of the
chain also facing the ball end of hitch. Secure with
hex lock nut.
4. Secure front of tow hitch to tongue with the other
hex bolt, lock washer and hex nut just removed,
using the forward hole in hitch and tongue.
5. Tighten both bolts and nuts securely using two
9/16" wrenches.
AHACHING THE WEDGE, BEAM AND CYLINDER
ASSEMBLY
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The pressure hose connection to the control valve
is made at the factory. For shipping purposes, the
hose is attached (hand tight) to the pump, which is
mounted on the engine. Disconnect the pressure
hose from the pump.
Stand the wedge, beam and cylinder assembly
upright, with cylinder to the top.
WARNING: Use extreme caution as
assembly is very heavy.
4.
Remove the cotter pin and the hinge pin, located
beneath the beam assembly. Move the reservoir
tank assembly in position against the beam. See
figure 7. Line up holes by lifting hitch end of
assembly.
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.
ATTACHING THE ENGINE AND PUMP ASSEMBLY
Place the engine and pump assembly in position on
the engine mounting bracket as shown in figure 7.
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
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.
The bottom of the control handle is already
attached to the control valve. Remove the cotter
pin and clevis pin which are attached to the valve.
Place handle in position, and secure to the valve
using the cotter pin and clevis pin. See figure 8.
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