Install Blower & Belt Guard
1.Install the blower assembly onto the mount bar (B, Figure 31). Push on the blower from the outside to obtain a tight fit between the blower housing and mower deck. Tighten the 3/8” x 1” bolts (C) that fas- ten the mount bar to the mower deck.
2.Drill a 3/8” hole through the mount flange of the blower mount bar and secure with a
(E) and
3.Adjust the blower brace until approximately 1/8” clearance is obtained between the brace and the chute mount bar. Tighten the
4.Install the 3/8” x 4” clevis pin (A, Figure 32) and hair pin clip (C) as shown.
5.Install the plastic cap (B) in the end of the blower mount bar.
6.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 inside row of holes until the measurement is achieved.
7.Install the blower belt shield and secure with the hardware previously removed.
8.Install the deck belt shield (D) and secure with the plastic knobs (E).
61” Blower Mount & Drive Installation
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B |
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E |
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Figure 31. Install Blower
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B. | Mount Bar |
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Figure 32. Install Belt Shield & Clevis Pin
A. | 3/8” x 4” Clevis Pin | D. | Belt Shield |
B. | Plastic Cap | E. | Plastic Knob |
C.Hair Pin Clip
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