Blower Assembly - Ferris IS1500Z Operator's Manual With Setup Instructions

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.
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).
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G
H
I
B
A
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
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
F
E
D
J
C
D
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