Install Turbo Blower

1.Install the turbo unit by sliding the turbo pivot rod into the pivot bracket at the front edge of the mower deck (A, Figure 17).

2.Tilt the deflector UP (B).

3.Rotate the turbo unit (C) into position on the dis- charge of the mower deck, and “latch” the slot in the turbo housing over and onto the anchor bracket at

(D). Tighten the wing nut (E) to secure.

Initial Turbo Installation

E

D

 

C

B

 

A

Figure 17. Install Turbo Blower

 

A. Pivot Bracket

D. Anchor Bracket

B.

Deflector

E. Sleeve Nut

C.

Turbo

 

Install Turbo Drive Belt

1.See Figure 18. Attach the turbo belt to the top RH pulley on the mower deck. Pull back on the belt ten- sioning lever to slacken the belt. A view (from right front of mower) of the belt routing is shown at right.

NOTE: While attaching, it may be necessary to unlatch the turbo and realign the belt on the pulleys inside the turbo housing.

2.After the belt is installed, adjust the belt stop (D, FIgure 11 & 12) so that it is 1/8” away from the back- side of the belt.

Idler

Mower Deck

Turbo Drive Pulley

Pulleys

 

 

Mower Deck

 

Arbor Pulley

To Slacken

FRONT

Belt

 

Turbo Drive

Pulley

Figure 18. Turbo Belt Routing

Secure Belt Cover

1.The belt cover plate (A, Figure 19) is a safety shield

— after attaching or detaching the turbo unit, it MUST BE rotated onto the belt cover latch (B).

CAUTION

Before you begin operating the unit with the Turbo attached, be certain you have read all of the safety and operational information on the last page of this instruction sheet, as well as the Operator’s Manual for the tractor and any grass catchers or other collection devices used in conjunction with this turbo blower.

BA

Figure 19. Belt Cover

A.Belt Cover Plate

B.Belt Cover Latch

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