HONDA GB4500 - Manual (Page 11)

2. SERVICE
DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (continued)
Installation
1. Install the replacement belt on the blower pulleys, then hook it onto the mower deck pulley.
It is important to install the belt correctly; if the belt is reversed on the mower deck pulley, the blower
will run backwards.
The belt runs from the upper blower pulley to the outer side of the mower deck pulley (the side toward
the discharge chute). The belt returns from the inner side of the mower deck pulley (the side toward
the middle of the mower deck) to the lower blower pulley. Refer to
the illustration on page 8.
2. Install the cover plate on the blower assembly. Tighten the two 6 x 12 mm flange bolts to a torque
value of 8.0 ft-lb (1.1
3. Install the belt cover, washers, and wing nuts. Refer to the illustration on page 8. Tighten the wing
nuts securely.
SIDE-DISCHARGE MOWING
The grass bags, hopper, bag chutes, and blower can be removed for side-discharge mowing. This permits
the side-discharge chute to swing down to its operating position.
Objects thrown by the blades can cause serious injury. Before operating the tractor
for side-discharge mowing, be sure the side-discharge chute is lowered.
BAG, HOPPER, CHUTE, AND BLOWER REMOVAL
FOR SIDE-DISCHARGE MOWING
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BAG SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
Objects thrown by the blades can
cause serious injury. Disengage the Power Take Off
and shut off the engine, before removing
equipment.
Removal
1. Remove the grass bags (see page 6).
2. Lift the bag support assembly, with hopper top and
chutes, off the left and right mounting struts.
3. Remove the lower chute (see page
NOTE: For side-discharge mowing, you must also
remove the blower (see page
LEFT STRUT
HITCH PLATE
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