Honda Power Equipment BK4546 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT continued Installation, Side-Dischargemowing

2.SERVICE

DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (continued)

Installation

1.Install the replacement belt on the blower pulleys, then hook it onto the mower deck pulley.

It is important to install the belt correctly; if the belt is reversed on the mower deck pulley, the blower will run backwards.

The belt runs from the upper blower pulley to the outer side of the mower deck pulley (the side toward the discharge chute). The belt returns from the inner side of the mower deck pulley (the side toward the middle of the mower deck) to the lower blower pulley. Refer to the illustration on page 8.

2.Install the cover plate on the blower assembly. Tighten the two 6 x 12 mm flange bolts to a torque value of 8.0ft-lb (1.1 kg-m).

3.Install the belt cover, washers, and wing nuts. Refer to the illustration on page 8. Tighten the wing nuts securely.

SIDE-DISCHARGE MOWING

The grass bags, hopper, bag chutes, and blower can be removed for side-discharge mowing. This permits the side-discharge chute to swing down to its operating position.

Objects thrown by the blades can cause serious injury. Before operating the tractor for side-discharge mowing, be sure the side-discharge chute is lowered.

BAG, HOPPER, CHUTE, AND BLOWER REMOVAL FOR SIDE-DISCHARGE MOWING

Objects thrown by the blades can cause serious injury. Disengage the Power Take Off (PT.0.hand shut off the engine, before removing equipment.

Removal

1. Remove the grass bags (see page 6).

2.Lift the bag support assembly, with hopper top and chutes, off the left and right mounting struts.

3.Remove the lower chute (see page 7).

NOTE: For side-discharge mowing, you must also remove the blower (see page 10).

BAG SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

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