8
3.
Mount the blower belt cover using two 1/4 x 5/8 inch
bolts and two 1/4 inch locknuts (Fig. 10). Tighten the
locknuts slightly so light drag is felt on the belt cover
when it is tilted upward. The cover must close freely
when assembled.
4.
Adjust the mower belt cover by sliding it so the blower
belt cover just touches the blower, but still opens
freely. Tighten the mower belt cover mounting screws.
2 & 3
1
2
4
3
m–8287
Figure 10
1. Blower belt cover
2. Bolt, 1/4 x 5/8 inch
3. Locknut ,1/4 inch
4. Mower belt cover
Installing the Leveling Brackets
1.
Replace the two left side mower leveling brackets
(slotted) with two new leveling brackets (hole). Secure
them with the existing washers and hairpin cotters
(Fig. 11).
Note:
Save the slotted leveling bracket for future side
discharge operation.
1
2
2
m–8288
Figure 11
1. Hole leveling bracket
2. Washer and hairpin cotter
2.
Check the mower level front-to-rear and side-to-side;
refer to the
Operator’s Manual
for instructions.
Assemble the Bagger
If necessary, install the bagger frame to the cover. Attach
the frame assembly to the bagger cover with two bolts
(1/4 x 3/4 inch) and two locknuts (1/4 inch) (Fig. 12).
1
4
1849
2
3
Figure 12
1. Frame assembly
2. Bagger cover
3. Bolt, 1/4 x 3/4 inch
4. Locknut, 1/4 inch
