MOUNTING BLOWER ASSEMBLY
NOTE: The latch assembly can remain on the deck when the
blower collection system is not used
1.
Locate the lower rear latch assembly (A) attached to the
mounting bracket of the blower assembly. Pull the spring
pin (B) to release the assembly from the blower.
A
2.
The assembly will be reattached to the deck discharge
chute fl ange (C) at the rear of the deck. Attach the latch to
the outside of the deck fl ange using the top hole. Secure
the spring pin the in the bottom hole
C
NOTE: Older model decks may need to have the top hole
drilled into the deck.
3.
Secure the latch to the deck with the spring pin and adjust
latch vertically ( on the fl ange. Mark the location of the
second hole and rotate the bracket out of the way. Drill a
7/16" hole at the mark.
ASSEMBLY
4.
Move the latch assembly into place and attach the latch at
the top hole with the bolt, spacer and nut.
B
NOTE: The latch assembly can remain on the deck when the
blower collection system is not used.
5.
Slide the latch pins out and rotate up toward the upper
housing.
6.
Set the blower (D) on the deck with the mount slots over
the discharge chute mounting tabs.
7.
Rotate the latch pin back down, assuring it passes through
the deck's front discharge chute mounting tab.
8.
Pull the spring pin and rotate the lower rear latch until the
pin fi ts through the blower mounting bracket and deck
fl ange.
6
D