Operation
16.
Belt Installation:
For Small Decks:
A.
Slip the belt over the impeller sheave on the
blower.
Note:
It may be easier to install the belt if
the belt guide is temporarily shifted to one
side or temporarily removed. Either loosen or
remove both nuts on the top and bottom of
the belt guide. Once the belt is installed on
the impeller sheave, reinstall the belt guide and
tighten all hardware.
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Figure 14
1.
Nut
2.
Belt guide
B.
Pull the spring loaded idler release handle
back and install the belt in the upper groove
of the top spindle sheave. The belt should be
routed as shown in Figure 15.
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Figure 15
Small Decks — View from Top of Blower
1.
Spring loaded idler
4.
Belt guide
2.
Impeller sheave
5.
Deck sheave
3.
Fixed idler
For Large Decks:
Pull the spring loaded idler back and slip the belt
over the top deck sheave.
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Figure 16
Large Decks — View from Top of Blower
1.
Impeller sheave
3.
Spring loaded idler
2.
Deck sheave
17.
Position the belt cover at an angle and slide it
under the mower frame (see Figure 17).
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Figure 17
1.
Blower
3.
Mower frame
2.
Belt cover
18.
Push down on the back of the cover and slide it
backwards under the blower.
19.
Slide the belt cover forward until it is seated under
both lips on the deck.
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