Snapper IS2000Zc, IS1500Z manual Blower Assembly, Installation

Installation

Blower Assembly

BLOWER ASSEMBLY

Preparing the Mower Deck (IS4500Z Models Only)

1.Loosen the 3/8-24 hex nut (A, Figure 5) that secures the idler arm (C) to the blower assembly. Remove the idler arm assembly from the blower assembly.

2.Loosen the 1/2” hardware that secures the idler pulley (G) to the idler arm assembly. Remove the idler pulley from the idler arm assembly. Discard the bolt that secured the idler pulley to the idler arm assembly.

3.Refer to figure 6. Install the new 1/2-13 X 2-3/4” bolt (J) through the belt keep (I), which should be positioned with the tab facing up, then through the idler arm (C), then through the idler pulley spacer (H), and then through the idler pulley (G) which should be positioned wiht the hub facing up, and secure with the 1/2-13 hex nylon nut (F).

4.Set the idler arm assembly aside for reinstallation later.

		F
	G	E
	H
	I	D
B
A		J
		C
		D

Figure 5. Updating the Idler Arm Assembly

A.3/8-24 Hex Nut

B.3/8 Lock Washer

C.Idler Arm

D.9/16 Narrow Flat Washer

E.Idler Stud

F.1/2-13 Hex Nylon Lock Nut

G.Idler Pulley

H.Idler Pulley Spacer, .52 X 1.00 X .44

I.Belt Keep

J.1/2-13 x 2-3/4” Bolt

5.Loosen the 3/8-16 hex serrated flange nut (A, Figure 6) that secures the fixed idler pulley (D), and belt keep to the blower assembly.

6.Remove the 3/8-16 hex serrated flange nut (A) and the belt keep (B) from the 3/8-16 X 2” bolt (F).

7.Refer to figure 6. Install the .41 X 1.75 X .14 washer (C) onto the bolt above the top of the blower assembly. Reinstall the belt keep (B) with the tab facing down, and secure with the 3/8-16 hex serrated flange nut (A).

A

B

C

D

E

F

Figure 6. Installing the New Washer

A.3/8-16 Hex Serrated Flange Nut

B.Belt Keep

C. .41 X 1.75 X .14 Washer

D.Fixed Idler Pulley

E.3/8” SAE Washer

F.3/8-16 X 2” Bolt

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