Ferris Industries 1000z Series - Manual (Page 12)

10
Initial
Installation & Assembly
Remove Discharge Chute
1. Park machine on a flat, level surface and apply the
parking brake.
2. Remove the discharge chute and save. Save
springs and spacer (Derby Stallion only).
Release Mower Drive Belt Tension
1. Raise the floor pan and loosen the spring compres-
sion nut (A, Figure 20) to release the belt tension.
Remove Guard & Spindle Pulley
1. Remove the right-hand belt guard (A, Figure 21) and
save. Remove and discard the two front 5/16-18 x
1” bolts (G), 5/16” washers (F) and 5/16” body clips.
2. Remove the mower deck drive belt from the right-
hand spindle pulley.
3. Remove the right-hand spindle pulley (D), 5/8”: nylon
lock nut (B), 5/8” washer (C) and 1/4” key (E). Use a
block of wood to keep the blade from spinning while
removing the 5/8” nut.
Figure 19. Chute Removal
Figure 20. PTO Mower Drive Belt
A. Spring Compression Nut
B. Idler Spring
61” TRIPLE-BAG COLLECTION
SYSTEM
BLOWER MOUNT & DRIVE GROUP
B
A
Figure 21. Belt Guard & Pulley Removal
A. Guard E. Key
B. 5/8” Nylon Lock Nut F. 5/16” Washer (3)
C. 5/8” Washer G. 5/16-18 x 1” Bolt (3)
D. Spindle Pulley
A
B
C
D
E
G
F