Simplicity 1694498 - Manual (Page 13)

Initial Turbo Installation
9
Mower Deck
Arbor Pulley
Mower Deck
Turbo Drive Pulley
Turbo Drive
Pulley
Idler
Pulleys
To Slacken
Belt
CAUTION
Before you begin operating the unit with the
Turbo attached, be certain you have read all of
the safety and operational information on the last
page of this instruction sheet, as well as the
Operator’s Manual for the tractor and any grass
catchers or other collection devices used in
conjunction with this turbo blower.
Install Turbo Drive Belt
1. See Figure 18. Attach the turbo belt to the top RH
pulley on the mower deck. Pull back on the belt ten-
sioning lever to slacken the belt. A view (from right
front of mower) of the belt routing is shown at right.
NOTE: While attaching, it may be necessary to unlatch
the turbo and realign the belt on the pulleys inside the
turbo housing.
2. After the belt is installed, adjust the belt stop (D,
FIgure 11 & 12) so that it is 1/8” away from the back-
side of the belt.
Figure 18. Turbo Belt Routing
Figure 19. Belt Cover
A. Belt Cover Plate
B. Belt Cover Latch
B A
Secure Belt Cover
1. The belt cover plate (A, Figure 19) is a safety shield
— after attaching or detaching the turbo unit, it MUST
BE rotated onto the belt cover latch (B).
Install Turbo Blower
1. Install the turbo unit by sliding the turbo pivot rod into
the pivot bracket at the front edge of the mower deck
(A, Figure 17).
2. Tilt the deflector UP (B).
3. Rotate the turbo unit (C) into position on the dis-
charge of the mower deck, and “latch” the slot in the
turbo housing over and onto the anchor bracket at
(D). Tighten the wing nut (E) to secure.
A
B C
Figure 17. Install Turbo Blower
A. Pivot Bracket
D. Anchor Bracket
B. Deflector E. Sleeve Nut
C. Turbo
E
D
FRONT