Operation
8.Adjust the exhaust diverter up or down in the slots so it fits over the muffler.
9.If needed, install washers between the exhaust diverter and the frame to space the guard outward.
10.Install the mount pin into the frame mount barrel. Make sure that it extends into the opening between the rear bumper and the mount bracket (see Figure 10).
11.Align the holes in the mount pin and frame mount barrel and insert the hairpin to lock the hopper assembly into place.
12.Tighten the hardware on the exhaust diverter.
13.Raise the hopper and install the bag assemblies by inserting the hook portion into the slots in the bagger support rods.
14.Remove the belt cover on the right side of the deck.
15.Mount the blower on the deck by inserting the mounting pin into the tube welded to the rear corner of the deck (see Figure 11). Pivot the blower until the front pin engages the slot in the deck. Adjust the position of the front pin if necessary to engage the slot. Use the latches to lock the blower in this position. Adjust the tension on the latch to hold the blower up to the deck, yet allow for release by hand.
Figure 11
1. | Slot | 4. | Mounting pin |
2. | Front pin | 5. | Deck tube |
3.Blower latch
16.Belt Installation: For Small Decks:
A.Slip the belt over the impeller sheave on the blower.
Note: It may be easier to install the belt if the belt guide is temporarily shifted to one
side or temporarily removed. Either loosen or remove both nuts on the top and bottom of the belt guide. Once the belt is installed on the impeller sheave, reinstall the belt guide and tighten all hardware.
Figure 12
1. Nut | 2. Belt guide |
B.Pull the spring loaded idler release handle back and install the belt in the upper groove of the top spindle sheave. The belt should be routed as shown in Figure 13.
Figure 13
Small Decks — View from Top of Blower
1. | Spring loaded idler | 4. | Belt guide |
2. | Impeller sheave | 5. | Deck sheave |
3. | Fixed idler |
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For Large Decks:
Pull the spring loaded idler back and slip the belt over the top deck sheave.
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