Sears 45-04071 Blower User Manual


 
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ADAPTER BRACKET
5/16" flat washers
used as needed for
shims to adjust for
variations in decks.
(2) 5/16" NYLOCK
NUTS
5/16" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
(2) 5/16" FLAT
WASHERS
(3) 1/4" NYLOCK
NUTS
(3) NYLON
WASHERS
(3) 1/4" STEEL WASHERS
(3) 1/4" x 1" HEX BOLTS
ADAPTER
BRACKET
MOWER DECK
DECK ADAPTER
7. Assemble the adapter bracket to the deck using two
5/16" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, 5/16" at washers and 5/16"
nylock nuts. See gure 32.
NOTE: It may be necessary to use extra 5/16" at washers
to shim under the bracket next to the deck surface. Ten extra
washers have been furnished as shims. See gure 32.
8. With deck adapter positioned correctly over the discharge
opening, use the adapter bracket as a template and
drill three 9/32" diameter holes in the top of the deck
adapter. See gure 33.
9. Bolt deck adapter to bracket using three 1/4" x 1" bolts,
nylon washers, 1/4" at washers and 1/4" nylock nuts.
Nylon washers should be against the inside of the deck
adapter. See gure 33.
10. Assemble end of hose and a hose clamp over the round
opening of deck adapter and tighten clamp.
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FIGURE 32
FIGURE 33