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ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the discharge chute from the deck.
(Deck confi guration will vary by size and model)
2. Lower deck to the lowest cutting position.
3. Remove the right hand (discharge side) belt
cover from the deck.
4. Relieve the tension from the deck belt and
remove from the center deck pulley.
(See Operator’s Manual if necessary)
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INSTALLING DRIVE PULLEY
DISCHARGE CHUTE
BELT COVER
DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
5. Remove the bolt that secures the right hand
deck pulley to the spindle.
6. Replace right blade shaft with new, longer shaft.
The existing drive pulley and key will fi t on the
new shaft. Install blower drive pulley with the
raised portion of pulley hub down. Slide spacer
inside new pulley. Add key to new pulley.
7. Remove two rear bolts from spindle and place
belt shield standoff where the two bolts were
removed. Replace bolts and tighten.
8. Use heavy washer and bolt supplied in kit to
attach pulley to spindle. Torque to 55-75 ft/lbs.
9. Reinstall the deck belt.
DRIVE PULLEY
KEY
REPLACEMENT SHAFT
BELT SHIELD
STANDOFF
SPINDLE
NEW HEAVY WASHER
NEW BOLT
SPACER