Installing belt assisted bagger onto John Deere 320 (NOT x320)

[nate81]

Hello hello! New guy here!

I'm going absolutely craaaazy trying to fix this simple little problem! Here is the details...

I have an early 90's model john deere 320 lawn tractor...i took the bagging assembly off about 2 seasons ago and now i'd like to reattach it, but the problem is...i have a spring (about 1" round...and 3-4" long) and i cannot find where to attach it! This bagger is the type that has the belt driven 'blower' to help assist the debris into the bags...i can take photos if it will help, but google has failed me on this task! Lets see what you all have!

Thanks!

 

[nate81]

here is the spring

this is where the bagger attaches to the deck

and a closer view

 

[beenthere]

:welcome:
Looks like your belt needs to be twisted for the powerflow to work right. The spring loads the double pulleys to keep tension on the belt. The double pulleys have a cam action that engages to take the belts off the mower deck pulley.
The model no. or serial number on the powerflow may help you find more info, and I may find time tomorrow to look closer at my powerflow to see where that spring is connected.

You say "this" is where the bagger attaches to the deck. It is the powerflow blower that attaches to the deck. The bagger attaches to the rear (if there are bags and not a cart)

Here is a part pic that shows that spring. Hope it helps.