Ferris Industries 1000z Series manual Remove Discharge Chute, Release Mower Drive Belt Tension

Initial

Installation & Assembly

48” & 52” DOUBLE-BAG COLLECTION SYSTEM BLOWER MOUNT & DRIVE GROUP

Remove Discharge Chute

1.Park machine on a flat, level surface and apply the parking brake.

2.Remove the discharge chute and save. Save springs and spacer (Derby Colt only).

Release Mower Drive Belt Tension

1.Raise the floor pan and loosen the spring compres- sion nut (A, Figure 2) to release the belt tension.

Figure 1. Chute Removal

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A

Remove Guard & Spindle Pulley

1.Remove the right-hand belt guard (A, Figure 3) and save.

2.Remove the mower deck drive belt from the right- hand spindle pulley.

3.Remove the right-hand spindle pulley (D), 5/8” nylon lock nut (B), 5/8” washer (C) and 1/4” key (E). Use a block of wood to keep the blade from spinning while removing the 5/8” nut.

Figure 2. PTO Mower Drive Belt

A.Spring Compression Nut

B.Idler Spring

A

B

C

D

F

G

E

Figure 3. Belt Guard & Pulley Removal

A.	Guard	E.	Key
B.	5/8” Nylon Lock Nut	F.	5/16” Washer (3)
C.	5/8” Washer	G.	5/16” x 3/4” Bolt (3)

D.Spindle Pulley

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