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ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING BLOWER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the discharge chute from the deck.
2. Lower deck to the lowest cutting position.
3. Remove the right hand (discharge side) belt cover
from the deck.
4. Position blower over the discharge tabs on the deck
and set blower onto the deck.
5. Be sure the blower is sitting flush against the
outside of the deck.
6. Install the front mount bracket to the deck with the
pin and hairpin cotter supplied with the kit.
Rear Mount Bracket
Contact Area
Outer Pulley
Cover
Pin
Hairpin Cotter
1. Locate the rear adjustment nut on the discharge
side of the deck. To assure the right tighteness,
mark the front side of the nut.
2. Using the mark as a guide, turn the nut clockwise
2 1/2 turns with a 3/4" wrench.
DECK ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: The kit provides parts for both the 42" and
48". Refer to the parts list for the correct belt for your
needs.
1. Place the belt over the pulley on the deck. Refer to
illustration for proper routing.
2. Move the tension release arm to the rear and
engage in the latch.
INSTALLING DRIVE BELT
Rear of Deck
Idler Pulleys
Outer Pulley
Twist in Belt
Tension
Release Arm