Operator's Manual

m–3557

Figure 10

1. Idler pulley bracket and

pulley

2. Top side of belt against

bottom pulley

3. V-side of belt into top

pulley

6. With the belt installed, swing the blower toward the

mower until the blower latch locks over the pin at the

back of the mower (Fig. 11).

Important You may have to lift the blower slightly for

the latch to close. Make certain that the latch operates

smoothly and closes completely.

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Figure 11

1. Blower latch 2. Pin

7. Install the blower belt cover using 4 washers and 2

locknuts (5/16 in.) (Fig. 12).

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Figure 12

1. Mower belt cover

2. Washer

3. Locknut, 5/16 in.

Installing the Leveling Brackets

1. Replace the left side mower leveling bracket (slotted)

with a new leveling bracket (hole) (Fig. 13). Secure it

with the existing washers and hairpin cotters (Fig. 13).

Note: Save the slotted leveling bracket for future side

discharge operation.

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Figure 13

1. Slotted leveling bracket 2. Washer and hairpin cotter

2. Check the mower level front-to-rear and side-to-side;

refer to Tractor Operator’s Manual for instructions.

Assembling the Bagger

1. Install the full-bag indicator rod through the hole in the

rubber seal and the slot in the bagger cover (Fig. 14).

Mount the full-bag indicator rod against the bagger

cover using two clips, screws (1/4 x 3/4 in.), and

locknuts (1/4 in.) (Fig. 14).