Snapper 1693706 Initial Installation, Install Hook Plate, Install Pulley, 54”Turbo Blower

Installation Instructions 54”Turbo Blower

INITIAL INSTALLATION

WARNING

Before beginning any service work turn off the PTO, set the parking brake, turn off the ignition, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).

NOTE: When installing this attachment on early models, the rivets securing the clips (E, Figure 1) must be drilled out, and the new belt cover secured with taptite screws supplied.

NOTE: The following procedure can be performed with the mower installed on the tractor, however for ease of installation, removing the mower deck is recommended

Install Hook Plate

1.Remove the right side belt cover and retain taptite screws.

2.Remove the deflector, spring, and hinge assemble. Retain the hardware except for the carriage bolts. Use a hammer to drive the carriage bolts back through the deck, and discard the bolts.

3.Install the hook plate (B, Figure 1) below the stone guard using two 5/16-18 x 3/4 carriage bolts (A) and flange locknuts (D). Install the bolts from the bottom up.

	C
	E
D	D
Stone
Guard	Stone
B	Guard
	A

Figure 1. Install Hook Plate

A.5/16-18 x 3/4 Carriage Bolts

B.Hook Plate

C.Deck Shell

D.Flange Locknuts

E.Clips

Install Pulley

1.Remove the right arbor capscrew, lockwasher, and washer. Discard the capscrew; retain the lockwasher and washer.

2.Install the pulley and hub assembly (D) on top of the original pulley. Secure with a new 7/16-15 x 2-1/4 capscrew (A) and original lockwasher (B) and washer

(C). Torque to 55-75 ft. lbs.

A	C
B	D

Figure 2. Install New Arbor Pulley

A. Capscrew	C. Washer
B. Lockwasher	D. Pulley and Hub
Assy.

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