Blower removal for side-discharge mowing, Service – HONDA GB4500 User Manual
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2.
SERVICE
BAG, HOPPER, CHUTE, AND BLOWER REMOVAL FOR SIDE-DISCHARGE MOWING (continued)
Installation
Install in reverse order of removal.
When installing the bag support assembly on the left and right struts, insert the center strut pin
in
the
tractor’s hitch plate hole (see page
Refer to page
for chute installation instructions.
BLOWER REMOVAL FOR SIDE-DISCHARGE MOWING
Objects thrown by the blades can cause serious injury. Disengage the Power Take
Off
and shut off the engine, before disconnecting the chute sections and removing the blower
assembly.
Removal
NOTE: You must remove the lower chute (see page
before you can remove the blower. For
discharge mowing, also remove the bag support
assembly
with hopper top, upper chute, and middle
chute (see page
9).
1. Lower
the
mower deck as far as
it
will
go.
2. Remove the blower drive belt from
the
mower deck
pulley (see page
8 ) .
NOTE: Leave the belt on
the
blower pulleys.
Complete belt removal is not necessary for blower
removal.
3.
Remove the lock pin, and
lift
the blower assembly
off its mounting bracket.
Installation
Install in reverse order of removal.
Refer to pages
8
and
9
for blower belt installation
instructions.
Refer to page
for chute installation instructions.
BLOWER
ASSEMBLY
LOCK PIN
MOUNTING
BRACKET
IO