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61” Blower Mount & Drive Installation
Blower Preparation
1. Remove the belt guard (A, Figure 24) and hardware
(B & C) from the blower housing and set aside.
NOTE: Record the model and serial number of the
blower on the warranty registration card and in the
space provided on Page 1. The serial tag is located on
the outside face of the blower housing.
2. Fasten the idler arm assembly (G) to the blower
housing with 5/16-18 x 1-3/4” bolt (D), 5/16” fender
washer (E), pivot spacer (F) and 5/16-18 serrated
flange nut (H). Tighten securely.
3. Remove the top stationary idler pulley (I) and replace
in the middle hole of the inside row of holes. Tighten
securely.
Figure 25. Install Blower Mount Plate
A. Mount Plate
B. 5/16-18 x 3/4” Self-Tapping Bolts
C. 5/16-18 x 3/4” Bolts
D. 5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nuts
Figure 24. Idler Arm Installation
A. Belt Guard F. Pivot Spacer
B. 5/16-18 x 1” Bolt G. Idler Arm Assembly
C. 5/16” Washer H. 5/16-18 Flange Nut
D. 5/16-18 x 1-3/4” Bolt I. Idler Pulley
E. 5/16” Fender Washer
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
3. Remove the two 7/16” bolts and hex nuts from the
inside bearing. Remove the bearing from the blower
housing and discard the two hex nuts.
4. Install the blower mount plate (A, Figure 25) onto the
back plate of the blower. Install the four 5/16-18 x
3/4” self-tapping bolts (B), but do not tighten until all
screws have been started. Tighten securely.
5. Install two 5/16” x 3/4” bolts (C) near the bearing.
Secure with the 5/16” nylon lock nuts (D) as shown.
A
C
D
B
B
I