
6
Installing the Blower
Parts needed for this procedure:
1
Blower assembly
2
Bushing assembly
2
Carriage bolt (3/8 x 2-1/4 inches)
2
Locknut (3/8 inch)
1
Receiver hitch
1
Heat shield
2
Bumper
2
Thread-forming screw (1/4 x 1/2 inch)
1
Stop bracket
1
Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1 inch)
1
Nut (3/8 inch)
1
Washer
1
Spacer
1
Thread-forming screw (1/4 x 1-1/4 inch)
Procedure
1.
Remove the air-cleaner cover and filter; refer to
the
Operator’s Manual
for the machine.
2.
Install the 2 bumpers on the heat shield (
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Figure 8
1.
Heat shield
2.
Bumper
3.
Remove the top carriage bolt and nut securing
the muffler guard to the machine (
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Figure 9
1.
Carriage bolt
3.
Muffler guard
2.
Nut
4.
Loosely
install the heat shield over the muffler
guard, with the tabs inside the muffler guard and
to the inside of the console tower, using the 2
thread-forming bolts (1/4 x 1/2 inch) and the
carriage bolt and nut you removed previously
(
).
Important:
To minimize debris buildup on
the muffler, install the heat shield on the
machine when using the blower.
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Figure 10
1.
Carriage bolt
4.
Heat shield
2.
Nut
5.
Thread-forming bolt—1/4
x 1/2 inch (2)
3.
Drill here.
6.
Tab (inside muffler guard)
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