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MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
Blower Housing and Transfer Tube
Maintenance
The blower assembly, flex tube and blower outlet tube (Figure
5-1) should be kept clean and free of any accumulation of
clippings or other obstructions. Occasional clogging may also
occur when working in heavy or wet grass.
To service the blower housing: remove the blower belt cover
from the top of the deck and blower housing.
To service the flex tube, remove the tube from the unit. The
tube can be cleaned by using soapy water and washing the
inside of the tube with a pressure washer. Rinse with water.
To clean the bags, hand wash with soap and water; rinse with
clean water.
Blower Drive Belt
The blower drive belt (Figure 5-2 & Figure 5-3) is located
under the blower belt cover. This belt is spring tensioned and
should not need adjustment.
To inspect or replace the belt, remove the blower belt cover
from the top of the deck and the blower housing.
When belt replacement becomes necessary, check the
condition of the pulleys. Clean the grooves and check for
excessive wear. A new belt should not run against the bottom of
groove. If it does bottom out, the pulley needs replacing. .
WARNING
Never work on the blower assembly or mower deck when
the engine is running.
WARNING
Clean flammable material from machine. Prevent
fires by keeping engine compartment, top of deck,
exhaust area, battery, hydraulic lines, fuel line, fuel
tank and operator’s station clean of accumulated
trash, grass clippings, and other debris. Always clean
up spilled fuel and oil.
WARNING
Never place hands or feet into the blower chute. There is
an impeller located inside the housing that will cause
severe injury. Use a probe to clear debris from blower
chute.
WARNING
Never operate the mower deck with side deflector dam-
aged, altered, removed or in raised position, except when
the entire grass catcher attachment or mulching system is
being used.
WARNING
Prevent objects being thrown and the accumulation of
grass clippings and other debris in engine compart-
ment by NEVER operating mower deck unless:
• All bags are installed.
• Hood is lowered and latched.
• Flex tube is in place on the blower chute and on
the catcher lid elbow chute and clamped.
Figure 5-1
Figure 5-2
Blower outlet
tube
Blower belt cover
Bags
Flex
tube
Blower
assembly
Blower
belt
48”/54”/60” Blower Belt Routing
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