Important:
Do not tighten the flange nuts
on the threaded rod at this time. Adjust the
spring tension after the blower assembly and
belt have been installed.
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Mounting the Blower
Parts needed for this procedure:
1
Belt
Procedure
1.
Route the belt around the small deck spindle
pulley.
2.
Slide the blower onto the mounting bracket
alignment studs (
) while routing the
belt around the blower pulley.
Note:
If the blower does not easily slide onto
the mounting brackets, loosen the alignment
bolts slightly.
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3.
Secure the blower to the brackets with 2 knobs.
4.
Adjust the spring length to 4-7/8 inches (12.4
cm) for proper belt tension by adjusting the
flange nuts on the threaded rod.
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Install the Bumper
Parts needed for this procedure:
1
Bumper
4
Capscrew, 5/16 x 3 inch
4
Locknut, 5/16 inch
Procedure
1.
Using dimensions shown in
, locate,
mark and drill a 11/32 inch diameter hole through
both walls of the right front castor arm bracket.
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Figure 22
1.
2-1/2 inches
2.
3/8 inch
2.
Secure the top mounting hole of the front
mounting plate of the bumper to the castor
arm bracket with a bolt (5/16 -18 x 3 inch) and
locknut (
).
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