Husqvarna 115 149727 R01 Operator And Parts Manual page 9

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INSTALLING HOLD DOWN BRACKET
1. Temporarily secure the hold down bracket to the
skid plate, using a bolt and nut from the kit and the
outer hole in the bracket.
If needed, prop the blower housing up so it sits
vertically level, but leave no more than an
between the deck and blower housing.
Hold Down
Bracket
Hold Down
Bracket Hole
Back-up Plate
2. Using the back-up plate as a template, drill holes
in blower housing through the slots on the hold
down bracket. Drill in the middle of the bracket
slots to allow for adjustment if needed. Remove
hold down bracket.
3. Remove blower housing. Place back-up plate
inside the blower housing, lining up new drill holes
and back-up plate. Install the hold down bracket by
inserting bolts from the inside, through the blower
housing and into the bracket slots. Secure with
flange nuts.
Back-up Plate
ASSEMBLY
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Skid Plate
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INSTALLING DRIVE BELT
1. Make sure the tension release lever is forward or
disengaged.
2. Place the belt over the pulley on the deck. Refer to
illustration for proper routing.
3. Move the tension release arm to the rear and
engage in the latch.
Tension Release Arm
Rear Of Deck
Idler Pulleys
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INSTALLING BELT COVERS
1. Place the deck belt shield on the deck over the
drive pulley and secure with hardware removed
from steel belt shield.
2. Place retainer on the outer pulley cover.
3. Align the tab end of the belt cover into the slot on
the deck belt shield and the other end over the end
of the outer pulley cover.
4. Secure with knob.
Belt Cover Tab
Deck Belt Shield
Outer Pulley Cover
Outer Pulley
Twist in Belt
Knob
Middle Chute Latch
Retainer
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