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Figure 28. Install Blower Brace
A. Blower Brace
B. 3/8-16 x 1” Bolt
C. 3/8” Washer
Figure 29. Install Blower Pulley & Guide Bolt
11.Loosely install the blower brace (A, Figure 28), 3/8-
16 x 1” bolts (B) and 3/8” washers (C) as shown.
These fasteners will be tightened in a later step.
12.Install the blower pulley and key with the hub facing
OUTWARD away from the bearing and hold against
the bearing. Tighten set screws.
13.Install one 3/8-16 flange nut on the 3/8-16 x 6” bolt
and tighten against the end of the threads (see
Figure 29). Install drive belt on the drive pulley and
install the 3/8-16 x 6” bolt. Leave enough space
between the belt and bolt so it will not interfere.
Secure the bolt with a 3/8” serrated flange nut.
B
C
A
B
C
61” Blower Mount & Drive Installation
Figure 30. Belt Routing
14.Loosen the idler pulleys and install the belt under the
belt keeps. Make sure the groove of the belt is prop-
erly seated in the v-pulleys (see Figure 30, the gray
section is the flat side of the belt). Reposition the
belt keeps so they will not interfere with the drive belt
and tighten the idler pulleys