
Instructions
11.69"
16.55"
1.5” IN WIDTH
SUBJECT: PTO 3-POINT BRACE
KIT # 76086-00
FITS MODELS: CH9540H,
CHF9540H
WARNING
Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine,
shut off power source, remove key, disconnect the
battery cables and make sure all moving parts have
come to a complete stop.
These instructions will describe how to: Install the 3-point
hitch brace kit.
Note
REMOVE BELT GUARDS
Remove the Upper PTO belt guard from the chipper 1.
by removing the eight bolts.
CUT UPPER BELT GUARD
1. Cut a rectangular hole into the Upper PTO Belt Guard
following the measurements provided in Figure 2.
If you do not want to cut your shields, you can purchase
pre-cut shields separately by contacting your dealer.
2. From the outside edge, measure in 11.69" to make
the outside edge cut.
3. The cut needs to be 16.55" in height and 1.5" in
width.
Instruction Sheet
PN 76220-00
Rev. 080608

DRILL HOLE IN CHANNEL BRACKET
Ø0.69
4.12"
2.38"
FROM EDGE TO CENTER OF HOLE
1. You must drill a hole in the Chipper Bottom Weldment
(in the Channel Bracket) to be able to attach the
Brace PTO 3-Point Weldment. Follow the
measurements below:
The hole must be drilled 12.22" from the outside edge
and 0.75" in from the edge of the bracket to the middle
of the hole. The hole must be 0.66" diameter.
DRILL HOLE BRACE WELDMENT
1. You must drill a hole to allow the Brace PTO 3-Point
Weldment to be bolted to the Chipper Bottom
Weldment.
The hole must be drilled 4.12" from the top of the
weldment and 2.38" in from the edge of the weldment
to the middle of the hole. The hole must be 0.69"
diameter.
Instruction Sheet

ATTACH THE BRACE
1. Attach the Brace Slot Cover Guard to the Upper
PTO Belt Guard by inserting the bolt through the
Brace PTO 3-Point Weldment to the Brace Slot Cover
Guard. Tighten the bolt with the washer and nut
provided in the kit.
KIT 76086-00, PTO 3-POINT BRACE
ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 76084-12 WELDMENT, BRACE PTO 3-POINT 1
2 76087-12 GUARD, BRACE SLOT COVER 1
3 15029 BOLT, 5/8-11 X 1-1/2” HHCS GR .5 ZP 2
4 15250 WASHER, 5/16 FLAT 3
5 15381 BOLT, 5/16 X 3/4 NF HEX 2
6 15356 NUT, 5/16 NYLOCK 2
Instruction Sheet

ATTACH BRACE TO LOWER GUARD
1. On the Lower Belt Guard, drill a hole that is 0.34" in diameter. The hole must be located 14.29" from the outside
edge of the guard and 0.9" in from the bottom of the guard to the middle of the hole (see below).
2. Attach the Brace Slot Cover Guard to the Lower Belt Guard by bolting it to the Lower Guard.
CLEARANCE
From the bottom of the Brace you should have a
clearance of 15.31"
Instruction Sheet

PARTS LIST, KIT 76086-00
ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 76084-12 WELDMENT, BRACE PTO 3-POINT 1
2 76087-12 GUARD, BRACE SLOT COVER 1
3 15029 BOLT, 5/8-11 X 1-1/2” HHCS GR .5 ZP 2
4 15250 WASHER, 5/16 FLAT 3
5 15003 BOLT, 5/16 X 3/4 GR5 HEX HD ZP 2
6 15356 NUT, 5/16 NYLOCK 2
KIT 76086-00, PTO 3-POINT BRACE
Instruction Sheet

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