Install Guard & Blower Mount

Install Spindle Pulley

1.Apply an anti-seize compound to the spindle shaft. Install the new, double spindle pulley (C, Figure 22) on the shaft with the smaller pulley facing up with the 5/8” nylon lock nut (A), 5/8” washer (B) and 1/4” key

(D) and tighten to 85-95 ft./lbs. Use a block of wood to keep the blade from spinning while installing and tightening the 5/8” nut.

2.Reinstall the mower deck drive belt on the new spin- dle pulley. Tighten the spring compression nut (A, Figure 20) until the idler spring (B, Figure 20) is 1- 1/2” long. Be sure the measure the spring only.

1.Loosely install the 3/8-16 x 1-1/4” bolts (D, FIgure 23), 3/8” washers (E), blower mount bar (C), belt guard (A) and nut bar (F) onto the mower deck.

These fasteners will be tightened in a later step.

2.Install the 5/16” body clips (B) on the belt guard. The front body clip is install from underneath the guard.

61” Blower Mount & Drive Installation

A
B	C
	D

Figure 22. Install Spindle Pulley

A.	5/8”	Nylon Lock Nut	C.	Spindle Pulley
B.	5/8”	Washer	D.	Key

B	A
C
E
D
	F

Figure 23. Install Blower Mount Bar & Belt Shield

A.	Belt Guard	D.	3/8-16 x 1-1/4” Bolts
B.	5/16” Body Clip	E.	3/8” Washer
C.	Blower Mount Bar	F.	Nut Bar