Honda BK4542 Operator's Manual page 11

DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (continued)
Installation
1. Install the replacement belt on the blower pulleys, then hook it onto the mower deck pulley.
It is important to install the belt correctly; if the belt is reversed on the mower deck pulley, the blower
will run backwards.
The belt runs from the upper blower pulley to the outer side of the mower deck pulley (the side toward
the discharge chute). The belt returns from the inner side of the mower deck pulley (the side toward
the middle of the mower deck) to the lower blower pulley. Refer to the illustration on page 8.
2. Install the cover plate on the blower assembly. Tighten the two 6 x 12 mm flange bolts to a torque
value of 8.0 ft-lb (1.1 kg-m).
3.
Install the belt cover, washers, and wing nuts. Refer to the illustration on page
nuts securely.
SIDE-DISCHARGE MOWING
The grass bags, hopper, bag chutes, and blower can be removed for side-discharge mowing. This permits
the side-discharge chute to swing down to its operating position.
Objects thrown by the blades can cause serious injury. Before operating the tractor
for side-discharge mowing, be sure the side-discharge chute is lowered.
BAG, HOPPER, CHUTE, AND BLOWER REMOVAL
FOR SIDE-DISCHARGE MOWING
Objects thrown by the blades can
cause serious injury. Disengage the Power Take Off
equipment.
Removal
1. Remove the grass bags (see page 6).
2. Lift the bag support assembly, with hopper top and
chutes, off the left and right mounting struts.
3. Remove the lower chute (see page
NOTE: For side-discharge mowing, you must also
remove the blower (see page 10).
8.
BAG SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
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LEFT STRUT
HITCH PLATE
2. SERVICE
Tighten the wing
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