Install Spindle Pulley; Install Guard; Mower Deck Preparation - Ferris 1000z Series Operator's Manual

Install Spindle Pulley

1. Apply an anti-seize compound to the spindle shaft.
Install the new, double spindle pulley (C, FIgure 4)
on the shaft with the smaller pulley facing up with the
5/8" nylon lock nut (A), 5/8" washer (B) and 1/4" key
(D) and tighten to 85-95 ft./lbs. Use a block of wood
to keep the blade from spinning while installing and
tightening the 5/8" nut.
2. Reinstall the mower deck drive belt on the new spin-
dle pulley. Tighten the spring compression nut (A,
Figure 2) until the idler spring (B, Figure 2) is 1-1/2"
long. Be sure the measure the spring only.

Install Guard

1. Install the new deck guard (B, FIgure 5) and secure
with the 5/16-18 x 3/4" bolts (C) and 5/16" washers
(D) previously removed.
2. Install the 5/16" body clips (A) over the holes in the
guard with the threaded side pointing down.

Mower Deck Preparation

1. Install the blower mount plate onto the chute mount
tabs, with the blower mount tabs towards the rear.
Secure with the retaining pin.
48" & 52" Blower Mount & Drive Installation
Figure 4. Install Spindle Pulley
A. 5/8" Nylon Lock Nut
B. 5/8" Washer
D
C
Figure 5. Install Guard
A. 5/16" Body Clip (2)
B. Guard
Figure 6. Install Blower Mount
5
A
B
C
D
C. Spindle Pulley
D. Key
A B
C. 5/16" x 3/4" Bolt (3)
D. 5.16" Washer (3)