Attaching & Removing the Turbo
ATTACHING THE TURBO
1.Lift up the deflector.
2.Engage the stone guard hook at the bottom of the turbo as shown in Figure 8.
3.Slide turbo assembly as far rearward as possible so that the front turbo edge is tight against the front mower deck edge. Secure the turbo with the hair pin clip (B, Figure 7).
4.Move the idler release lever (C) to release belt ten- sion.
5.Route the belt as shown in Figure 10. Make sure it is seated in all pulley grooves. The belt must be routed to the inside of the
6.Close the belt cover (E. Figure 7) and tighten the knob into the pal nut.
7.Make sure that deflector rests on upstop (D, Figure 9) and does not contact the turbo housing. If deflector contacts housing, use washer(s) as shims under the upstop legs to increase clearance.
NOTE: After initial assembly, it is not necessary to remove mower deck when removing or installing turbo assembly.
WARNING
The deflector is spring loaded. when attaching or removing the blower, hold the deflector up; then allow the deflector to go down into the normal operating position.
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E |
C |
A |
B |
Figure 7. Mount Turbo |
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A. Mounting Plate | D. Upstop |
B. Hairpin Clip | E. Belt Cover |
C. Idler Release Lever |
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REMOVING THE TURBO
NOTE: After initial assembly, it is not necessary to remove mower deck when removing or installing turbo assembly.
For operation without turbo, the deflector must be properly installed in the down position and retained by the spring latch.
1.Disconnect the discharge tubes.
2.Unscrew the belt cover knob (C, Figure 9) and open the cover.
3.Move the idler release lever (D, Figure 9) to release tension on the drive belt and remove the belt from the arbor pulley.
4.Remove the hairpin clip (B, Figure 9) and remove the turbo assembly.
Figure 8. Engage Stone Guard Hook
WARNING
To operate without the collection system, the blower assembly MUST be removed and the deflector MUST be in the down position.
The deflector is spring loaded. when attaching or removing the blower, hold the deflector up; then allow the deflector to go down into the normal operating position.
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