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ASSEMBLY
1. Makesurethetensionreleaseleverisforwardor
disengaged.
2. Placethebeltoverthepulleyonthedeck.Referto
illustration for proper routing.
3. Move the tension release arm to the rear and
engage in the latch.
3INSTALLING DRIVE BELT
RearOfDeck Idler Pulleys
Outer Pulley
Twist in Belt
Tension Release Arm
4INSTALLING BELT COVERS
1. Placethedeckbeltshieldonthedeckoverthe
drive pulley and secure with hardware removed
from steel belt shield.
2. Place retainer on the outer pulley cover.
3. Align the tab end of the belt cover into the slot on
thedeckbeltshieldandtheotherendovertheend
of the outer pulley cover.
4. Securewithknob.
Retainer
Knob
Outer Pulley Cover
DeckBeltShield
Belt Cover Tab
Middle Chute Latch
5TRIMMING MIDDLE CHUTE
1. Usingthehacksaw,trimalongthedashedline.
2. Locatethemiddlechute,atwasher,hoodlatch,
weldnut,lockwasherandmachinescrewfromkit.
3. Install in the appropriate hole at the upper end of
themiddlechute,accordingtodecksize.
Trim Line
Hood Latch
Weld Nut
Machine Screw
LockWasher
Latch Location
Flat Washer
6INSTALLING MIDDLE CHUTE
1. Place middle chute over the top end of the blower
assembly.
2. Latch middle chute to blower assembly.
Middle Chute
Blower Assembly