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2-4 Cam Assembly Adjustment
The cam assembly, which controls the blower belt
tension, comes from the factory pre-adjusted. If the
belt is too tight, or becomes too loose, remove the
hair pin clip from the belt tension rod and pull the “L”
end of the rod out of its hole in the cam assembly .
The tension rod may then be screwed out to tighten
the belt or screwed in to loosen the belt. Replace
the “L” end into the top hole in the cam and replace
the hair pin clip. Adjust the cam stop bolt to allow
the cam to rotate slightly over center when the blow-
er is disengaged. (Figure 8) Attach PTO handle to
it’s mount at your desired position using three 1/4” x
3/4” bolts and Nylock nuts.
Figure 8 Belt Tension Rod Cam Stop Bolt Is Below
The Cam Assembly
2-5 Attachment Of Upper Frame
Assembly To The Lower Frame
NOTE: During this step it is suggested that two
people install the Top Frame to the Lower Frame
Using two people to raise the top frame, lift the top
frame above the lower frame making sure the bag
frames are located away from the engine as shown in
Figure 9. Slide the top frame vertical tube into the
lower frame vertical tube aligning the holes. Insert the
1/2’ X 2-1/2” clevis pin through the holes and fasten
with a hair pin clip.
Figure 9 Top Frame Clevis Pin Lower Frame
2-6 Attachment Of Top Assembly To The
Upper Frame Assembly
Align the pivot brackets of the top assembly to the
pivot points on either side of the upper frame
asssembly. Place a fender washer between each
pivot point and fasten each side by using a 5/16” -
18 x 3/4” bolt and nyloc nut. When fastening, leave
the nut slightly loose so that the top can pivot freely.
(Figure 10)
Figure 10 Top Assembly Locates Here
2-7 Attachment Of The Boot To The
Mower Deck
Remove the mower’s discharge chute from the cutter
deck. The boot rod will replace the discharge chute
pin and create a mounting surface for the deck boot.
Slide the boot rod through the lugs on the cutter
deck and fasten into place with a hair pin clip as
shown in Figure 11.
Attach the boot plate to the boot using 3/8 x 1” car-
riage bolts inserted from the inside of the boot. This
will prevent grass from building up on the bolts. Use
3/8” serated, flanged lock nuts on the bolts, but do
not tighten at this time. With the rod in place, slide
the boot plate tabs under the rod. Allow the boot to
rotate down and rest against the cutter deck open-
ing. Adjust the boot location to cover the deck open-
ing and tighten the lock nuts. (Figure 11)
Figure 11 Boot Hair Pin Clip Rod
Boot Plate
Lower Hose
Nyloc Nut
Fender Washer
5/16” - 18 x 3/4” Bolt
PTO Handle
