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Removing the Belt Covers
1.
Remove the blower belt cover by removing two
1/4 inch locknuts and 1/4 x 5/8 inch bolts (Fig. 21).
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Figure 21
1. Blower belt cover
2. Bolt, 1/4 x 5/8 inch
3. Locknut, 1/4 inch
4. Mower belt cover
2.
Remove the mower belt cover and belt cover bracket
from the right side pulley (Fig 22).
Note:
Save all parts and hardware for use when installing
blower.
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Figure 22
1. Belt cover bracket
2. Screw, 1/4 x 3/8 inch
3. Mower belt cover
4. Screw, 1/4 x 1/2 inch
Removing the Blower from the Mower
1.
Open the latch and swing the blower out away from
the mower, remove the blower belt from from the
mower pulley (Fig. 23).
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Figure 23
1. Idler pulley bracket and
pulley
2. Top (wide) side of belt
against bottom pulley
3. “V” side of belt into top
pulley groove
2.
Remove the blower by lifting the pivot pin out of the
pivot support (Fig. 24).
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Figure 24
1. Pivot pin
2. Pivot support
Removing the Blower Pulley from the
Mower
1.
Pull on mower idler assembly to release belt tension
and remove blade drive belt from right side pulley
(Fig. 25).
Note:
Block blade with a piece of wood to stop it from
turning while you remove the pulley nut. If blade slips
hold hex portion of spindle with a wrench.
2.
Remove nut and lock washer from right hand blade
spindle (Fig. 25). Remove double pulley.
