unit assembly
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Deflector Removal - All Models
Remove hardware securing Discharge
Deflector to mower deck and remove deflector.
Important Note: Reattach hardware to deflec-
tor and store for future use. Never operate any
mower without a discharge deflector securely
in place.
Deck Pulley Guard Removal -
All Models
Remove hardware securing right deck pulley
guard to mower deck and remove guard. Set
hardware aside for future vac assembly step.
Important Note: Store guard for future use.
Never operate any mower without a pulley
guard securely in place.
Vac Pulley Installation - All Models
Lifting up foot rest/center deck cover to expose
center blade deck, insert a 3/8” drive breaker
bar with an extension into the tension release
hole in the blade belt idler arm and twist coun-
terclockwise to relieve tension, while slipping
blade belt from right blade drive pulley.
Note: Assistance may be needed for removal
of blade belt.
Remove right blade pulley, replacing with sup-
plied two-tiered Z-Vac drive pulley. Use same
hardware as hardware removed, making sure
to tighten securely to manufacturer’s specs.
Replace blade belt around
bottom
tier of pul-
ley, using method described above. Close foot
rest/center deck cover.
Note: Assistance may be needed for replace-
ment of blade belt.
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