25
2. The blower latch must engage over the front peg
(Fig. 35). If it does not, proceed to step 3 and lengthen
the latch.
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Figure 35
1. Blower front latch (Red) 2. Front peg
3. To adjust the blower latch, loosen the jam nut.
(Fig. 36).
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2
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Figure 36
1. Blower front latch (red)
2. Blower
3. Hex nut
4. Jam nut
4. To lengthen the latch turn the hex nut
counterclockwise to loosen the nut. (Fig. 36).
5. To shorten the latch turn the hex nut clockwise to
tighten the nut. (Fig. 36).
6. When the desired latch length is correct, tighten both
nuts. (Fig. 36).
Replacing the Blower Belt
Check the bagger belt for wear and cracks after the first
8 hours and then every 25 hours.
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Turn off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Push down on the front latch and open the blower
assembly (Fig. 38). This will automatically remove the
tension from the blower belt.
4. Remove the blower belt cover (Fig. 37).
5. Remove the bagger belt from the top mower pulley of
the mower pulley assembly (Fig. 38).
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Figure 37
1. Blower assembly
2. Blower belt cover
3. Latch
6. Remove the bagger belt from the spring–loaded idler
pulley and the fixed idler pulley (Fig. 38).