4
Initial
Installation & Assembly
Remove Discharge Chute
1. Park machine on a flat, level surface and apply the
parking brake.
2. Remove the discharge chute and save. Save
springs and spacer (Derby Colt only).
48” & 52” DOUBLE-BAG
COLLECTION SYSTEM BLOWER
MOUNT & DRIVE GROUP
Figure 1. Chute Removal
Figure 3. Belt Guard & Pulley Removal
A. Guard E. Key
B. 5/8” Nylon Lock Nut F. 5/16” Washer (3)
C. 5/8” Washer G. 5/16” x 3/4” Bolt (3)
D. Spindle Pulley
Figure 2. PTO Mower Drive Belt
A. Spring Compression Nut
B. Idler Spring
Release Mower Drive Belt Tension
1. Raise the floor pan and loosen the spring compres-
sion nut (A, Figure 2) to release the belt tension.
Remove Guard & Spindle Pulley
1. Remove the right-hand belt guard (A, Figure 3) and
save.
2. Remove the mower deck drive belt from the right-
hand spindle pulley.
3. Remove the right-hand spindle pulley (D), 5/8” nylon
lock nut (B), 5/8” washer (C) and 1/4” key (E). Use a
block of wood to keep the blade from spinning while
removing the 5/8” nut.
B
A
A
B
C
D
E
G
F