Operation
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.
For Large Decks:
Pull the spring loaded idler back and slip the belt over the top deck sheave.
Figure 17
Large Decks — View from Top of Blower
1. | Impeller sheave | 3. Spring loaded idler |
2. | Deck sheave |
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17. Position the belt cover at an angle and slide it under the mower frame (see Figure 18).
Figure 15
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 16.
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| Figure 18 |
1. | Blower | 3. Mower frame |
2. | Belt cover |
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18. Push down on the back of the cover and slide it backwards under the blower.
19. Slide the belt cover forward until it is seated under both lips on the deck.
Figure 16
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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