Ferris Industries IS3000z Series Install Spindle Pulley, Install Guard, Mower Deck Preparation

48” & 52” Blower Mount & Drive Installation

Install Spindle Pulley

1.Apply an anti-seize compound to the spindle shaft. Install the new, double spindle pulley (C, FIgure 4) on the shaft with the smaller pulley facing up with the 5/8” nylon lock nut (A), 5/8” washer (B) and 1/4” key

(D) and tighten to 85-95 ft./lbs. Use a block of wood to keep the blade from spinning while installing and tightening the 5/8” nut.

2.Reinstall the mower deck drive belt on the new spin- dle pulley. Tighten the spring compression nut (A, Figure 2) until the idler spring (B, Figure 2) is 1-1/2” long. Be sure the measure the spring only.

A

B

C

D

Figure 4. Install Spindle Pulley

A.	5/8”	Nylon Lock Nut	C.	Spindle Pulley
B.	5/8”	Washer	D.	Key

Install Guard

1.Install the new deck guard (B, FIgure 5) and secure with the 5/16-18 x 3/4” bolts (C) and 5/16” washers

(D) previously removed.

2.Install the 5/16” body clips (A) over the holes in the guard with the threaded side pointing down.

Mower Deck Preparation

1.Install the blower mount plate onto the chute mount tabs, with the blower mount tabs towards the rear. Secure with the retaining pin.

	A	B
	D
C
Figure 5.	Install Guard

A.	5/16” Body Clip (2)	C.	5/16”	x 3/4” Bolt (3)
B.	Guard	D.	5.16”	Washer (3)

Figure 6. Install Blower Mount

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