Ariens 891008 - INSTALL BLOWER ASSEMBLY

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INSTALL BLOWER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove and retain 3/8" x 2" hex bolt
retaining discharge chute assembly.
Remove discharge chute. Retain all parts
for operation without bagger. See
Figure 23.
2. Remove and retain hardware securing
belt cover to mower deck. Remove belt
cover and retain all parts for operation
without bagger. See Figure 24.
IMPORTANT : Bagger is shipped with
mounting plate in the 60" deck position. The
mounting location varies depending on deck
size.
3. For 44, 48 and 52" decks, remove four
hex nuts and round head square neck
bolts securing mounting plate to blower
assembly. Reinstall hardware in the other
mounting holes. See Figure 25 for correct
mounting position.
4. For first use, refer to bagger Instruction
Sheet for pulley and support bracket
instructions.
5. Install blower assembly mounting pin
through mounting tube. See Figure 26.
CAUTION: Ensure blower
assembly covers the discharge
chute opening.
Figure 23
Figure 24
Figure 25
44", 48" and
52" Mounting
Location
60" Mounting
Location
Figure 26