Ferris Industries Automobile Accessories 5049751 Installation instructions

Trailer Hitch Kit
Part No. 5049751
Installation
Instructions
Fits Simplicity:
1694454
1694455
1694460
Fits Snapper:
5091000
5091001
This kit will install a trailer hitch on the rear
bumper.
Kit Contents:
Part No. Qty. Description
2849754 1
Trailer Hitch Plate
2849791 1
Support Plate
5049753 1 Warning Decal
7091497 2
3/8-16 x 1-1/2”Bolt
7091297 2
3/8-16 Hex Nylon Lock Nut
7090122 4 3/8” SAE Washer
WARNING
Flush
A
Figure 1.
A.
Clamp Hitch Plate In Place
Hitch Plate
Before beginning any service work turn off the
PTO, set the parking brake, turn off the ignition,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).
E
B
Tools Required:
D
(1) Drill & 7/16” drill bit
(1) 3/8” drive ratchet & 9/16” socket
(1) 9/16” combination wrench
(1) Prick punch & hammer
(1) Marker or pencil
(1) Vise-Grip clamp or C-clamp
C
B
INSTALLATION
1. Locate the holes on the bottom edge of the bumper.
If the bumper does not have pre-existing holes, continue with Step 2. If the bumper has holes, skip to
Step 4.
2. Place the hitch plate (A, Figure 1) on the bottom
edge of the bumper. Center the plate side-to-side,
and flush with the inside edge. Clamp in place.
A
Figure 2.
Install Hitch Plate
A. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2” Bolts
B. 3/8” SAE Washers
C. Hitch Plate
D. Support Plate
E. 3/8-16 Nylon Lock Nuts
3. Using the holes in the hitch plate as a template,
mark the bumper with either a prick punch or marker/pencil. Remove the mounting plate and drill 7/16”
holes through the bumper.
4. Install the tow hitch plate and support plate (C & D
Figure 2) on the bumper and install the 3/8-16 x 11/2” bolts, washers and flange nuts (A,B & E).
Tighten hardware securely.
5. Clean the outside surface of the bumper, between
the hitch plate and rear shield with a mild cleaning
solution to remove any dirt or grease and dry. Apply
the warning decal as shown in Figure 3.
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Figure 3.
Install Warning Decal
49752
Rev. 4/2004
TP 200-7153-00-SK-SN