Ferris Industries IS3000z Series, 1000z Series manual Blower Preparation, Idler Arm Installation

48” & 52” Blower Mount & Drive Installation

Blower Preparation

1.Remove the belt guard (A, Figure 9) and hardware (B & C) from the blower housing and set aside.

NOTE: Record the model and serial number of the blower on the warranty registration card and in the space provided on Page 1. The serial tag is located on the outside face of the blower housing.

2.Fasten the idler arm assembly (G) to the blower housing with 5/16-18 x 1-3/4” bolt (D), 5/16” fender washer (E), pivot spacer (F) and 5/16-18 serrated flange nut (H). Tighten securely.

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

Figure 9. Idler Arm Installation

A.	Belt Guard	E.	5/16” Fender Washer
B.	5/16-18 x 1” Bolt	F.	Pivot Spacer
C.	5/16” Washer	G.	Idler Arm Assembly
D.	5/16-18 x 1-3/4” Bolt	H.	5/16-18 Flange Nut

3.Remove the two 7/16” bolts and hex nuts from the inside bearing. Remove the bearing from the blower housing and discard the two hex nuts.

4.Install the blower mount plate (A, Figure 10) onto the back plate of the blower. Install the 5/16-18 x 3/4” self-tapping bolts (B), but do not tighten until all screws have been started. Tighten securely.

5.Install three 5/16-18 x 3/4” bolts (D) near the bear- ing. Install the two 5/16-18 x 1” bolts (C) in the two remaining holes. Note the direction of the bolts, this is critical. Secure with the 5/16-18 nylon lock nuts

(E) as shown.

			C
		D
	A		B
			E
E		B	E
		C

Figure 10. Install Blower Mount Plate

A.	Blower Mount Plate	D.	5/16” x 3/4” Bolt (3)
B.	5/16” Self-Tap. Bolt (4)	E.	5/16” Nylon Lock Nut (5)

C.5/16” x 1” Bolt (2)

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