Ferris Industries IS3000z Series, 1000z Series manual Install Bearing & Spring

6.Install the bearing (B, Figure 26) on the shaft with the grease fitting pointing towards the discharge of the blower. Secure with the four 7/16 x 1-1/2” bolts

(A) and 716-14 nylon lock nuts (C) as shown. Tighten the setscrew in the collar of the bearing.

7.Install the 5/16” x 1-1/4” bolt (D), 5/16” serrated flange nut (E) as shown and tighten.

8.Install the spring (G) on the 5/16” bolt (D) on the blower mount and install the 5/16” nylon lock nut (F). Only tighten the nuts until the threads come through the nylon. Do not clamp spring.

9.Install the deck support rail (A, Figure 27) and fasten with the 5/16-18 x 3/4” bolts (B) and 5/16-18 nylon lock nuts (D) as shown. Note the direction of the bolts, this is critical.

10.Install the spring (C) on the idler arm and secure with the 5/16” nylon lock nut (D). Only tighten the nut until the threads come through the nylon. Do not clamp spring.

61” Blower Mount & Drive Installation

	A		B
			D
			E
			C
			F
		G
Figure 26. Install Bearing & Spring
A.	7/16-14 x 1-1/2” Bolt		E. 5/16-18 Flange Nut
B.	Bearing		F. 5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut
C. 7/16-14 Nylon Lock Nut			G. Spring
D.	5/16-18 x 1-1/4” Bolt
		B
	B
D
			D
			D
	C		A
	D	B

Figure 27. Install Support Rail & Spring

A.	Deck Support Rail	C.	Spring
B.	5/16-18 x 3/4” Bolt	D.	5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut

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