Ferris Industries 1000z Series Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Figure 31. Install Blower
A. 3/8-16 x 1 Bolt D. 3/8-16 Flange Nut
B. Mount Bar E. 3/8-16 x 1 Bolt
C. 3/8-16 X 1 Bolt
Figure 32. Install Belt Shield & Clevis Pin
A. 3/8 x 4 Clevis Pin D. Belt Shield
B. Plastic Cap E. Plastic Knob
C. Hair Pin Clip
Install Blower & Belt Guard
1. Install the blower assembly onto the mount bar (B,
Figure 31). Push on the blower from the outside to
obtain a tight fit between the blower housing and
mower deck. Tighten the 3/8 x 1 bolts (C) that fas-
ten the mount bar to the mower deck.
2. Drill a 3/8 hole through the mount flange of the
blower mount bar and secure with a 3/8-16 x 1 bolt
(E) and 3/8-16 flange nut (D).
3. Adjust the blower brace until approximately 1/8
clearance is obtained between the brace and the
chute mount bar. Tighten the 3/8-16 x 1 bolts (A).
4. Install the 3/8 x 4 clevis pin (A, Figure 32) and hair
pin clip (C) as shown.
5. Install the plastic cap (B) in the end of the blower
mount bar.
6. Pull the idler arm lever against the spring to install
the drive belt on the spindle pulley. The tension idler
should be approximately 3/4 - 1 away from the
blower housing when belt in installed. If not, remove
the drive belt and reposition the top idler pulley in the
inside row of holes until the measurement is
achieved.
7. Install the blower belt shield and secure with the
hardware previously removed.
8. Install the deck belt shield (D) and secure with the
plastic knobs (E).
B
D
E
A
C
D
E
A
B
C
61” Blower Mount & Drive Installation