7
54” Turbo Blower
Installation Instructions
FRONT
Install Turbo Blower
1. Install the turbo blower assembly. Insert the tapered
spacers (B, Figure 8) through the bottom of the blow-
er housing (A).
2. Install one spring clip (C) on both tapered spacers
(B).
3. Hook the bottom of the turbo on the bottom hook
bracket.
4. Use the release lever to release tension on the belt,
and install the belt on the new arbor pulley (see
Figure 9).
5. Rotate the belt cover into position and secure with
the plastic knob (D, Figure 8).
6. If not already done, install the bracket (E) using the
existing capscrew.
7. Install the spring (F). Connect the top of the spring to
the bracket (E) and the bottom to the hole in the
mower deck shell, just behind the discharge opening.
Install Baffles
1. Remove and discard the existing baffle from the left
side of the mower. It is replaced by turbo baffles.
2. Install the left (23-1/2” long) baffle and right (26-1/2”)
front baffle (B & C, Figure 10) using six 5/16-18 x 3/4
carriage bolts (A), lockwashers, and nuts (D). Be
sure the bolts are inserted fully into the slots in the
mower deck.
Figure 8. Install Turbo
A. Turbo Blower Assy.
D. Plastic Knob
B. Tapered Spacers
E. Bracket
C. Spring Clips
F. Spring
A
E
F
B
C
C
B
D
Figure 9. Belt Routing
Figure 10. Install Front Baffles
A. 5/16-18 x 3/4 Carriage Bolts
B. Left Front Baffle (23-1/2” Long)
C. Right Front Baffle (26-1/2” Long)
D. 5/16-18 Nut and Lockwasher
C
B
D
D
A
A
