Snapper 0-50576, P/N 7078273 manual Blower Kit Installation

BLOWER KIT INSTALLATION

STEP 1 : Remove pin, rod and spring securing dis-

charge deflector to mower deck, and remove deflector. Store deflector for future use. IMPOR-

TANT: Never operate any mower without a dis- charge deflector or grass catcher securely in place.

STEP 2: Remove two bolts securing right deck pul- ley guard to mower deck and remove guard. Set

bolts aside for future assembly step. Store guardREMOVE for future use. IMPORTANT: Never operate any

mower without a pulley guard securely in place.

STEP 3: Loosen both nuts all the way to end of

rod. NOTE: Deck belt tension rod is located under foor rest of machine. Removing foot rest will aid in accessing rod.

STEP 4: Remove belt from right deck pulley. Remove nut securing pulley to blade spindle, and remove pulley, replacing with supplied replace- ment pulley. Replace nut, and torque to 70-80 ft- Ibs. NOTE: Nut secures blade bolt in place. Support bolt from beneath while replacing pulley. IMPORTANT: Use gloves when working under deck. Sharp blades can cause injury.

Replace deck belt onto bottom groove of pulley. With deck in lowest cutting position, retighten nuts

on deck tension rod until spring length measures 2-5/16".

STEP 5: Set blower against deck discharge. Align holes in blower mount with holes in deck discharge tabs, and secure with rod and pin removed in Step

1.NOTE: Do not include deflector spring in rod installation.

STEP 6: Pull back on idler tension release handle, and install blower belt around top groove of deck pulley. NOTE: Make sure belt is not rolled or twisted when installing.

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