7
ASSEMBLY
Make sure the tension release lever is forward or
1.
disengaged.
Place the belt over the pulley on the deck. Refer to
2.
illustration for proper routing.
Move the tension release arm to the rear and
3.
engage in the latch.
3
INSTALLING DRIVE BELT
Rear Of Deck
Idler Pulleys
Outer Pulley
Twist in Belt
Tension Release Arm
4
INSTALLING BELT COVERS
5
TRIMMING MIDDLE CHUTE
Trim Line
Hood Latch
Weld Nut
Machine Screw
Lock Washer
Latch Location
Flat Washer
6
INSTALLING MIDDLE CHUTE
Middle Chute
Blower Assembly
Retainer
Knob
Outer Pulley Cover
Deck Belt Shield
Belt Cover Tab
Middle Chute Latch
Place the deck belt shield on the deck over the
1.
drive pulley and secure with hardware removed
from steel belt shield.
Place retainer on the outer pulley cover.
2.
Align the tab end of the belt cover into the slot on
3.
the deck belt shield and the other end over the end
of the outer pulley cover.
Secure with knob.
4.
Using the hacksaw, trim along the dashed line.
1.
Locate the middle chute, flat washer, hood latch,
2.
weld nut, lock washer and machine screw from kit.
Install in the appropriate hole at the upper end of
3.
the middle chute, according to deck size.
Place middle chute over the top end of the blower
1.
assembly.
Latch middle chute to blower assembly.
2.
