Boot To Mower Deck Installation; Length Of Hose Adjustment; Upper Hose Installation; Lower Hose Installation - Ferris 41031301 Operator's Manual

2-15 Boot To Mower Deck Installation

Attach the boot plate P#(B0612) to the aluminum boot
P#(E2502), using (2)) 3/8"-16 x 1" carriage bolts
P#(K1182), (2) 3/8" flat washer P#(K0047), and (2) 3/8"-
16 nyloc nuts P#(K1216). Insert the bolts from inside the
boot, so that the threads are on the outside of the boot.
This will prevent grass clippings from collecting on the
bolt threads. Align the holes in the boot plate with the
holes in the grass deflector mounting bracket located on
the mower deck, and secure the boot plate to the mower
deck using (1) boot rod P#(B0348), and (1) hair pin clip
P#(K0099). Refer to Figure 2-15.
Figure 2-15
Hair Pin
Clip
Boot
(2) 3/8"-16 x 1" Carriage Bolts

2-16 Length of Hose Adjustment

The hoses in steps 2-17 and 2-18 must be cut to fit your
mower. Follow steps 2-17 and 2-18, however, do not cut
the hoses until you have tried to fit them on your mower.
The hoses have to be long enough to allow for clamping
surface between the inlet, blower assembly, and boot.

2-17 Upper Hose Installation

Slide a hose clamp P#(J1000) over both ends of the
upper hose. Then slide one end of the upper hose onto
the inlet. Make sure there is about a two-inch overlap
between the hose end and the container inlet. Proceed
to slide the opposite end of the upper hose onto the
outlet of the blower assembly. See Figure 2-17 for
details. Tighten the hose clamps.
Boot Plate
Boot Rod
(2) 3/8" Flat Washer
(2) 3/8"-16 Nyloc Nuts

2-18 Lower Hose Installation

Slide a lower hose clamp P#(J1000) onto both ends of
the lower hose. Slide one end of the lower hose onto
the blower cone, with 2" of the hose overlapping the
cone, and tighten the clamp. Slide the other end of the
lower hose over the boot, with 2" of the hose overlapping
the boot, and tighten the clamp. Refer to Figure 2-18 for
reference.
Inlet
Upper
Hose
Blower
Cone
Lower
Hose

2-19 Weight Kit Installation

Fasten the (2) weight brackets P#(B0383) to the mower
frame, using (4) 3/8"-16 x 3-1/2" HHCS P#(K1200), (4)
3/8" flat washer P#(K0047), and (4) 3/8"-16 nyloc nuts
P#(K1216). Use the flat washers on the slotted mount
holes in the weight bracket. After the weight brackets are
securely fastened to the mower frame, lift the weight
P#(B2220) into position, and secure the weight using (2)
1/2"-13 x 4-5/16" u-bolts P#(K0331), (4) 1/2" flat washers
P#(K0055), and (4) 1/2"-13 nyloc nuts P#(K1247). Refer
to Figures 2-19a and 2-19b.
(4) 3/8"-16 x 3-1/2" HHCS
(4) 3/8" Flat Washer
(4) 3/8"-16 Nyloc Nut
Weight
Bracket
Figure 2-19a
10
Figure 2-18
Hose
Clamps
Hose
Clamps
Boot
(2) 1/2"-13 U-Bolt
(4) 1/2" Flat Washer
(4) 1/2"-13 Nyloc Nut
Weight
Figure 2-19b