Simplicity 1694498 - Manual (Page 12)

Initial Turbo Installation
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Install Belt Cover Plate
1. Attach the belt cover plate (B, Figure 13 & 14) to the
support bracket (E) using a 5/16-18 x 1 capscrew (C),
washer (D) and nylock nut (F).
NOTE: This cover plate must be able to pivot on the
support bracket. Different belt covers are required for
different applications. Refer to Figure 13.
2. Rotate the belt cover until the notch catches the idler
assembly belt cover latch (A, Figure 14). Cover latch
(A) may need to be rotated for proper alignment.
Belt Co
ver
B
A
Figure 14. Install Belt Cover Plate
A. Belt Cover Latch
E. Support Bracket
B. Belt Cover Plate F. Nylock Nut, 5/16
C. Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 1
D. Washer, 5/16
50"
44"
Install Turbo Belt
1. Locate the correct drive belt for your installation: 44”
models require drive belt 1705142, 50” models
require drive belt 1707956 (the part number is
stamped on the belt).
2. Loosen the hardware securing the drive pulley belt
guide (B, Figure 15 & 16) and the idler pulley (C)
3. Install the drive belt as shown in Figures 15 & 16.
4. Tighten the hardware securing the drive pulley belt
guide (B) and idler pulley (C). The idler belt guide
should be within 1/16” of the belt.
B
A
D
D
D
D
C
C
B
A
Figure 15. Belt Routing - 44” Models
A. Mounting Bracket
B. Drive Pulley Belt Guide Hardware
C. Idler Pulley Hardware
D. Mounting Bracket Hardware
Figure 16. Belt Routing - 50” Models
A. Mounting Bracket
B. Drive Pulley Belt Guide Hardware
C. Idler Pulley Hardware
D. Mounting Bracket Hardware
WARNING
When the turbo blower assembly is removed from
the mower deck, the deflector MUST be properly
installed.
Install Mounting Bracket
1. See Figures 15 & 16. Locate and remove the two
longer capscrews used to secure the rear of the turbo
housing and idler spring anchor.
2. Install the turbo mounting bracket (A) using the
removed hardware. Note that the bracket is mounted
in two different positions depending on the applica-
tion.
Figure 13. Belt Cover Plates
A. Belt Cover Plate for 50” Mower
B. Belt Cover Plate for 44” Mower
B
A
E
C
D
F