BLOWER KIT INSTALLATION
STEP 1: Remove pin, rod and spring securing dis- charge deflector to mower deck, and remove deflector. Set rod and pin aside for future assem- bly step. Store deflector for future use. IMPOR- TANT: Never operate mower without discharge deflector or grass catcher securely in place.
STEP 2: Remove two bolts securing right deck pul- ley guard to mower deck and remove guard. Set bolts aside for future assembly step. Store guard for future use. IMPORTANT: Never operate mower without a pulley guard securely in place.
STEP 3: Lift off and set aside foot rest/center deck cover to expose senter blade deck. Pull blade belt deck idler arm in direction indicated to relieve belt tension, and slip blade belt off of right blade drive pulley.
NOTE: Assistance may be needed for removal of blade belt.
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REMOVE PULLEY |
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REMOVE |
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DEFLECTOR |
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REMOVE PIN, |
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REMOVE BELT FROM |
RIGHT BLADE PULLEY |
PULL ON IDLER |
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BELT TENSION |
STEP 4: Remove nut securing pulley to blade spindle, and install supplied blower pulley on top of existing pulley. Replace nut, and torque to
NOTE: Nut secures blade bolt in place. Support bolt from beneath while installing pulley.
IMPORTANT: Use gloves when working under deck. Sharp blades can cause injury.
STEP 5: Set blower against deck discharge. Align holes in blower mount with holes in deck discharge tabs, and secure blower with discharge deflector rod removed in Step 1, securing with pin. NOTE: Do not reinstall the deflector spring when installing the rod.
STEP 6: Pull back on idler tension release handle, and install blower belt around top groove of deck pulley. NOTE: Make sure belt is not rolled or twisted when installing.
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BACK | IDLER PULLEY |
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