John Deere GM1060 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Assembly 31
5WPMAN0242 (Rev. 5/2/2008)
Quick Hitch Kit Installation (Optional)
5WP1005400
See Figure 32.
NOTE: This kit allows mower to fit only Cat. 1 standard
ASAE quick hitch.
1. Attach offset link (1) to mounting pins, using 7/8"
sleeve (8) and flat washer (9). Do not tighten hard-
ware.
2. Attach upper end of offset link to pivot link, using
flat washer (5), sleeves (6 & 10), flange lock nut
(7), and 1/2" x 4-3/4" cap screw.
3. Remove rear offset links and replace with chains
(2). Cut to required length.
4. Attach chain to top of A-frame as shown, using cap
screw (4), flat washer (5), and nut.
5. Attach opposite end of chain (2) to rear mower
frame as shown.
6. Cut chain to 37.5" in length. Vary length slightly as
desired. Twist chain to make finite adjustments in
length until unit lifts level.
NOTE: Do not bottom out the drive on front of
deck.
7. Install sleeve (3) on mounting pins and retain with
klik pin.
Figure 32. Quick Hitch Kit Installation (Optional)
1. Offset link, .38 x 2 x 25.88
(A-frame bars)
2. Chain, 3/8-Proof coil, 38-link
3. Sleeve, .91 x 1.44 x 1.25
4. Screw, HHCS 1/2 NC x 6 GR5
5. Washer, Flat 1/2 ZP
6. Sleeve, .5 x .75 x 3.38
7. Nut, Flange lock 1/2 NC
8. Sleeve, .875 x 1.125 x .593 HT
9. Washer, Flat 7/8
10. Sleeve, .81 x 1.25 x 1.81