Figure 11
Lazer Z Units with Serial Number
352,000–509,999 Only:
1. Remove the E-clip and handle from the handle
assembly (item 7). Discard the mount that came with
the handle assembly. Install the handle and E-clip
onto the handle mount (item 26) that came in the
completing kit.
2. Mount the handle assembly (item 7) onto left hand
frame bracket (item 15) using 3/8-16 x 1 1/4 inch
screws (item 23), 3/8 spring disc washers (item 25)
and 3/8-16 inch whizlock nuts (item 24). Make sure
that the raised portion of the spring disc washer
faces the head of the bolt (see Figure 12).
Figure 12
All Units:
Apply a light coat of grease to the front and rear of the
upper tube of the mount weldment. Install the hopper
assembly (item 1) onto the mount by slipping the hook
portion over the top mounting tube of the mount
weldment. Secure the assembly to the mount using the
clevis pins (item 19) and hairpins (item 20).
Installing the Blower Assembly
Units Serial Number 352,000–509,999
without Splined Blade Driver:
1. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
2. Lower the deck fully. Remove the right hand belt
cover. Remove the belt cover mounting stud that
protrudes from the deck.
3. Remove the deck drive belt from around the right
hand spindle sheave.
4. Support the right mower blade and shaft so that it
will not fall out of the deck when the right sheave
nut is removed.
5. Remove the right sheave nut, spring disk washer, and
sheave from the spindle shaft.
Block the blade rotation with a block of wood
between the blade and baffles as indicated in
the blade service section of the units Operator’s
manual. Do Not use the blade bolt to prevent
rotation.
6. Apply a light coat of Mobil HTS grease (or food
grade antisieze) to the top portion of the spindle
shaft where the sheave mounts.
7. Install the double sheave (item 12) onto the right
spindle shaft. Install the spring disc washer and
nut. Make sure that the spring disc washer cone is
installed towards nut (see Figure 13). Torque the
sheave nut to 140-145 ft-lb (190–197 N-m).
Block the blade rotation with a block of wood
between the blade and baffles as indicated in the
blade service section of the Lazer Z Operator’s
manual. Do Not use the blade bolt to prevent
rotation.
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