Ferris IS1500Z Operator's Manual With Setup Instructions page 12

Blower Assembly
Blower Assembly
1. Remove the existing 5/16-18 x 5/8" flange head
bolts (B, Figure 9) from the blower housing (A).
2. Install the blower mount plate (C) onto the blower
housing and reinstall the 5/16-18 x 5/8" flange
head bolts. Tighten securely.
3. Install three (3) 3/8-16 x 1" bolts and nylon lock
nuts (D) through the blower mount plate and
blower. The bolt heads must be installed on the
inside of the blower housing.
4. Loop the idler spring (A, Figure 10) through the
1/4" x 2" eyebolt (B). Install the eyebolt through
the L-bracket on the blower mount and install the
1/4-20 nylock flange nut (C). Tighten the nut until
the eyebolt contacts the L-bracket.
Note: For 52" decks, the spring anchor bolt (D) has to
be reversed. So that the idler spring can be attached
to anchor bolt above the idler arm (E).
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A
B
Figure 9. Install Blower Mount Plate
A. Blower Housing
B. 5/16-18 x 5/8" Bolts (existing)
C. Blower Mount Plate
D. 3/8-16 x 1" Bolts & Nylon Lock Nuts (3X)
E
D
Figure 10. Install Idler Spring
A. Idler Spring
B. 1/4" x 2" Eyebolt
C. 1/4-20 Nylock Flange Nut
D. Spring Anchor Bolt
E. Idler Arm
B
C
D
C
B
A
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