48” & 52” Blower Mount & Drive Installation
Install Blower & Belt Guard
1. Install the blower onto the chute mount tabs with the blower mount tabs towards the rear. Secure with the retainer pin and hair pin. Make sure the handle of the retaining pin is pointing down.
2. Pull the idler arm lever against the spring to install the drive belt on the spindle pulley. The tension idler should be approximately 3/4” - 1” away from the blower housing when belt in installed. If not, remove the drive belt and reposition the top idler pulley in the outside row of holes until the measurement is achieved.
3. Install the blower belt shield and secure with the 5/16” x 1” bolts and 5/16” washers.
4. Install the guard cover and secure with the plastic knobs.
Figure 14. Install Blower & Belt Guard
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