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MOUNTING BLOWER ASSEMBLY
1. Position the discharge tabs on the deck into the
blower mount bracket slots and set blower onto
the deck.
2. The blower should sit flush against the outside of
the deck.
3. Secure the mount bracket to the deck with the pin
and hairpin cotter supplied with the kit.
Mount Bracket slots
Pin
Discharge tab
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INSTALLING DRIVE BELT
ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the blower belt cover to access the
pulleys.
2. Move the tension release lever to the forward
(disengaged) position.
3. Place the belt over the top pulley of the new
stacked deck pulley and refer to the illustration to
complete the installation of the drive belt. The belt
should have a twist in both sides coming off the
outer pulley.
4. Move the tension release arm to the rear and
engage it into the latch.
Idler Pulleys
Outer Pulley
Twist in Belt
Tension Release Arm
Middle chute
Chute latch
1. Place middle chute over the top end of the blower
assembly and latch the chute to the blower
assembly.
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INSTALLING MIDDLE CHUTE
5. Attach the belt shields from the collection kit onto
the deck and blower housing.
6. Replace the blower belt cover removed in Step 1.
Belt covers
