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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 guard
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.
REMOVE
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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