INSTALLING DRIVE BELT
1.
Install drive belt around pulley on blower.
2.
Rotate belt keeper (A) within 1/8" of blower pulley and
tighten with 1/2" wrench.
3.
Rotate blower idler (B) towards front of blower and place
belt over deck pulley. See illustration for correct belt
routing.
NOTE: It may be necessary to disengage the latch pins and
pivot the blower to aid in installing the drive belt. Reinstall the
latch pins after the belt installation.
B
4.
Set drive kit deck belt cover (C) over deck pulleys and
reinstall deck shield hardware.
INSTALLING COLLECTOR
1.
Using two 15/16" wrenches, remove the lower ROPS bolts
(A) on each side, retaining washer and nut for next step.
2.
Install a hitch pin (B), washer and nut on each side where
the ROPS bolt was removed. Tighten hitch pins and nuts
with 15/16" and 1-1/4" wrenches.
3.
Install the mount pins (C) through ROPS tube in predrilled
holes approximately 18" up from bottom of ROPS tube.
The pin will pass from the outside in, so the threads are
on the inside of the tube. Secure each side with nuts and
tighten using 3/4" and 9/16" wrenches.
ASSEMBLY
A
C
A
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4.
Attach the hitch tubes (D) to the hitch assembly (E) with
2-1/4" bolts and nuts as shown. Tighten using 9/16" and
3/4" wrenches. Install pin mounts (F) through the hitch
tubes and hitch assembly and secure with nuts.
E
D
5.
Attach the straps (G) to the previously installed mount pins
at the hood assembly.
NOTE: the short leg of the straps attach at the cross plate end
and the straps angle inward.
6.
Secure the straps with washers and retainers in the mount
pins.
G
C
B
F