Bad Boy 48031001, PUP, PTO GRASS COLLECTIONSYSTEM Operator's Manual

PTO

GRASS COLLECTION

SYSTEM

DESIGNED FOR:

MODEL 48031001

BAD BOY PUP SERIES MOWERS

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE

MANUAL PART#: Q0336 $4.00 REV: 0

PTO GRASS COLLECTION SYSTEM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

Safety - ------------------------------2
Safety Alert Symbols----------------------3
Warranty -----------------------------4

I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION- - ------------5

1-1 Introduction - ------------------------5
1-2 Description - ------------------------5

II INSTALLATION FOR USE ----------------------5

2-1 Preparation Of Mower ------------------5
2-2 PTO Assembly Installation - - - ------------6
2-3 Belt Installation -----------------------6
2-4 Cam Assembly Adjustment - - - ------------7
2-5 Lower Frame Installation ----------------7
2-6 Mount Tube Stiffener Installation -----------7
2-7 Upper Frame Assembly Installation----------11
2-8 Top Assembly To Upper Frame Assembly
Installation ----------------------------11
2-9 Boot To Mower Deck Installation------------11
2-10 Blower Cone Installation ----------------12
2-11 Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement - ------12

Safety

SECTION PAGE

2-12 Lengths Of Hose Adjustment - ------------13
2-13 Upper Hose Installation ----------------13
2-14 Lower Hose To Blower Cone Installation------13
2-15 -----------13

Lower Hose To Boot Installation
2-16 Front Weight Installation ----------------13
2-17 ------14

Installation/Removal Of Collection Bags

III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - ------------------15

3-1 General Safety -----------------------15
3-2 Operation & Tips On Mowing- - ------------15
3-3 Disengagement Of The Blower ------------15
3-4 Unloading The Collection System -----------15

IV MAINTENANCE ----------------------------15

4-1 Maintenance Checklist ------------------15
4-2 Lubrication- - ------------------------16

V PARTS AND SERVICE ------------------------16

5-1 Parts And Service Information - ------------16
Safety Decals - - ------------------------17
Torque Specifications - - - ------------------18
Notes- - ------------------------------19

1.

Read the operator’s manual carefully and familiarize yourself with the proper use of your attachment. Do not allow
anyone who is not acquainted with the Safety Instructions to use your attachment.

2.

Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL!

3.

Do not allow children to operate the vehicle. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.

4.

Be especially watchful of children and pets darting into the area while operating.

5.

Keep your eyes and mind on your unit while mowing or operating your attachment. Don’t let others distract you.

6.

Do not attempt to operate your unit or mower when not in the driver’s seat.

7.

Always stop unit when emptying the container.

8.

Stop unit, shut off deck and attachment, set parking brake, shut off mower engine and remove spark plug wire

before removing clogs or removing or replacing hose, boot, blower cone, or performing any maintenance.

9.

Mow up and down the face of slopes (not steeper than 10 degrees); never across the face of the slope.

10.

It is recommended that the container be kept only half full when negotiating any slopes. Start mowing on slopes

when the container is empty.

11.

Inspect your lawn and remove any foreign objects before mowing. Never deliberately run the mower across any

foreign object.

12.

Wear ear protection if the noise level is offensive.

13.

Wear eye protection to prevent debris from damaging your eyes.

14.

Be alert for all other traffic when driving on public roads or highways.

15.

Moisture content in most grasses can damage mower and grass collector components. Also, dry grass and leaves
left in the bags can be a fire hazard. Always make sure the bags are completely empty and the blower and hoses are
fully cleaned before storage.

2

SAFETY

WARNING!

vacuum collector adapter are fastened securely in place.

WARNING!

blades and the blower impeller have stopped rotating.

WARNING!

STOPPING THE MOWER’S ENGINE AND WAITING FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A
COMPLETE STOP.

WARNING!

across the face. attempt to mow excessively steep slopes, and use caution when turning on any slope.

NEVER

Do not work around the mower deck boot or the blower area until you are certain that the mower

To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the vacuum collector;

Set the parking brake. Always remove the ignition key before beginning maintenance.

For your own personal safety, mow and the face of slopes and

NEVER

operate the unit unless the discharge guard and either the deflector assembly or the

ONLY AFTER

ALWAYS UP DOWN NEVER

Safety Alert Symbol

“ATTENTION! BECOME

!

This Safety Alert Symbol means:

ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!”

This symbol is used to call attention to safety precautions that
should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When
you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows
and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions
could result in death or serious bodily injury.

Safety Signs

The signal words and are used on the equipment safety signs. These words are
intended to alert the viewer to the existence and the degree of hazard seriousness.

!

!

Black letters on ORANGE

!

Black letters on YELLOW

DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION

This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

DANGER

White letters on RED

WARNING

CAUTION

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation exist which, if
not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.

It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

3

PECO LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW PRODUCTS

A. WHAT IS WARRANTED?

PECO extends the following warranties to the original purchaser of each new PECO consumer product subject
to the following limitations:

1. PRODUCT WARRANTY:

delivered to the purchaser will be repaired or replaced, as PECO elects, without charge for parts or labor, if the
defect appears within 12 months from the date of delivery of the product to the original purchaser.

DEFECTIVE PARTS MUST BE RETURNED TO PECO FOR INSPECTION TO DETERMINE
VALIDITY OF WARRANTY CLAIMS.

2. PARTS REPLACED DURING WARRANTY:

warranty and is defective in material or workmanship as delivered to the purchaser will be repaired or replaced,
as PECO elects, without charge if the defect appears within 90 days from the date of installation of such part or
before the expiration of the original warranty period, whichever is later.

B. SECURING WARRANTY ADJUSTMENTS.

Call PECO for Return Authorization. Damaged or broken parts, other than engines or batteries, must be
returned to PECO Inc., 100 Airport Road, Arden, NC 28704 before any warranty adjustment can be authorized.
At the time of requesting warranty adjustment, the purchaser must present evidence for date of delivery of the
product. The purchaser shall pay any charge for the product to and from Arden, NC.

C. ITEMS NOT COVERED BY PECO WARRANTY.

Engines and batteries attached to PECO products are covered under a separate warranty by the respective
manufacturer.

D. UNAPPROVED ALTERATION OR MODIFICATION.

All obligations of PECO Inc., under this warranty, shall be terminated if products are altered or modified in ways
not approved by PECO Inc..

E. ACCIDENTS AND NORMAL MAINTENANCE.

The warranty covers only defective material and workmanship. It does not cover depreciation or damage
caused by normal wear, accident, improper use or abuse of products. The cost of normal maintenance and
normal replacement of service items such as belts, cutting blades, hoses, etc., which are not defective shall be
paid for by the purchaser.

F. NO REPRESENTATIONS ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES, DISCLAIMER.

Neither PECO Inc. nor any company affiliated with it makes any warranties, representations or promises as to
the quality of performance of its products other than those set forth herein. Except as described above, PECO

Inc. makes no other warranties

WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND MERCHANTABILITY.

G. ANY MACHINE USED FOR RENTAL PURPOSES ARE GUARANTEED FOR 45 DAYS FROM DATE

OF ORIGINAL SALE ONLY.

H. REMEDIED EXCLUSIVE.

The only remedies the purchaser has in connection with the breach or performance of any warranty on PECO
Inc. consumer products are set forth above. In no event will PECO be liable for special incidental or
consequential damages.

1. NO SERVICE CENTER WARRANTY.

The selling Service Center makes no warranty on his own on any item warranted by PECO Inc. unless he
delivers to purchaser a separate written warranty certificate specifically warranting the item. The dealer has no
authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of PECO or to modify the terms of this warranty in
any way.

Any part of any consumer product, which is defective in material or workmanship as

ALL

Freight and mailing will be borne by the customer.

Any new PECO part which is furnished in performance of this

AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED

4

SECTION I

INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION

1-1 Introduction

We are pleased to have you as a Bad Boy customer.
Your collection system has been designed to give you a
low maintenance, simple, and effective way to collect the
grass clippings from your mower. This manual is
provided to give you the necessary instructions to
properly mount and operate the collection system on
your mower. Please read this manual thoroughly.
Understand what each control is for and how to use it.
Observe all safety decal precautions on the machine and
noted throughout the manual.

NOTE:

or bottom are as viewed from the normal operator’s
position on the mower.

All references made to right, left, front, rear, top

1-2 Description

The collection system is designed for turf maintenance
where there is a need to collect the grass clippings as
the mower cuts the turf. It is also good for picking up
leaves and twigs in pre-season and post-season clean­up.

The blower, mounted on the right side of the unit, uses a
belt and gearbox system from the engine PTO shaft.
Drive train protection comes through belt slippage. The
blower draws grass clippings from the discharge area of
the cutter deck back to the 3 - 3.3 cubic foot collection
bags P#(G0002) at the rear portion of the mower frame.
The operator can engage the blower with a push of the
over-center linkage on the right side of the unit. Once the
bags are full with clippings, they can be released to
make for easy dumping.

Section II

INSTALLATION FOR USE

23HP, 32HP Vanguard & 26HP Briggs ELS

(2) flat washers P#(K0131) between clutch and pump
pulley, use (1) 7/16”-20 x 4” HHCS P#(K0359) and (1)
7/16” lock washer P#(K0053) to fasten engine pulley
assembly.

26HP Kawasaki

between clutch and pump pulley (has 2 existing washers
between clutch and pump pulley), use (1) M10-1.5 x
90MM HHCS P#(K0117) and (1) 7/16” lock washer
P#(K0053) to fasten engine pulley assembly.

27HP & 30HP Kohler

existing washer between clutch and pump pulley), use
(1) 7/16”-20 x 4” HHCS P#(K0359) and (1) 7/16” lock
washer P#(K0053) to fasten engine pulley assembly.

The added pulley will power the collection system. Note
that the center of the hub that is extended should be
upward toward the engine (Figure 1). Torque the bolt to
55 ft./lbs.

Figure 1.

Pump Pulley

Spacer (Existing)

See Above For

Quantity Of

Spacers To Add To

Existing Spacers

- Add (1) flat washer P#(K0131)

- Do not add washer (has 1

- Add

Pump
Pulley
(Existing)

2-1 Preparation Of Mower

Carefully dismantle shipping box from around the
components. Cut retaining straps and separate the
parts. The collection system will have various parts
located inside. Remove and sort all parts for easy
identification.

NOTE:

study the exploded drawings on pages 8,9 and 10.

From the underside of the mower engine remove the bolt
and bushing from the electric clutch assembly. Replace
these parts with the engine pulley assembly P#(A0611),
lock washer, and bolt. See the listing below for
information on what hardware will need to be used and
added for the various types of mower engine options:

Before each step of assembly it will help to

Electric

Clutch

(Existing)

Engine

Pulley

Assembly

7/16” Lock
Washer

See Above For

Bolt Type

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2-2 PTO Assembly Installation

2-3 Belt Installation

Remove the (2) existing bolts and nuts from the right
side that fastens the mower’s rear frame to the
mower’s chassis. Align the (2) lower holes on the PTO
assembly P#(A0610) (Figure 2) to the (2) lower holes
on the mower’s rear frame. Fasten by using (2) 5/16”­18 x 1-1/4” Grade 8 HHCS P#(K0118) and (2) 5/16”­18 flange nuts P#(K1178). Once the PTO assembly is
fastened, drill a hole into the mower’s rear frame by
using the PTO assembly as a pilot and using a 5/16”
drill bit. Fasten by using (1) 5/16”-18 x 1-1/4” Grade 8
HHCs P#(K0118) and (1) 5/16”-18 flange nut
P#(K1178). See Figure 3 for finished installation.
Tighten all nuts and bolts.

Figure 2.

Drill Hole Here & Fasten w/
(1) 5/16” x 1-1/4” G8 HHCS
(1) 5/16” Flange Nut

Mower Rear Frame

PTO Assembly

Remove the pulley guard P#(B0075) by removing the (2)
1/4”-20 x ½” HHSTS P#(K0353), see page 9, diagram #
38 and #39 for part location. Loosen the (2) bolts that
secure the gear box assembly P#(A0429) to the PTO
mount plate (Figure 4). Loosen the adjustment bolt
P#(K0348) until the gear box assembly is at the far left
adjustment (the gear box is moved towards the mower’s
engine pulley). Connect the kevlar cord belt from the
engine pulley to the lower gear box pulley (Figure 5).

To tension the drive belt, turn the adjustment bolt
clockwise until there is 1” of deflection, with 10-11 lbs. of
pressure between the engine pulley and the gear box
pulley. Once the correct tension of the belt is achieved,
tighten the (2) bolts that secure the gear box assembly.

Figure 4.

Loosen Gear Box Bolts

Adjustment Bolt

Figure 3.

Fasten Lower PTO Assembly w/
(2) 5/16” x 1-1/4” G8 HHCS
(2) 5/16” Flange Nuts

Figure 5.

PTO Mount Plate

Gear Box Assy.

Engine Pulley

Belt

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2-4 Cam Assembly Adjustment

The cam assembly P#(A0422), which controls the
blower belt tension, comes from the factory pre-adjusted.
If the belt is too tight or becomes too loose, remove the
hair pin clip P#(K0099) from the belt tension rod
P#(K0326) and pull the “L” end of the rod out of its hole
in the cam assembly. The tension rod may then be
screwed out to tighten the belt or screwed in to loosen
the belt. Replace the “L” end into the top hole in the cam
and replace the hair pin clip. Adjust the cam stop bolt
P#(K1159) to allow the cam to rotate slightly over center
when the blower is disengaged (Figure 6).

Figure 6.

Cam Assy.

Figure 7.

Lower Mount Tube

Bad Boy Receiver Hitch

Fasten Here w/
(1) 5/8” x 3” Clevis Pin
(1) Hair Pin Clip

2-6 Mount Tube Stiffener Installation

Cam Stop
Bolt

Tension Rod

2-5 Lower Frame Installation

NOTE:

the Bad Boy Pup Series bolt-on hitch P#(093-1112-00)
for the rear of the mower. Adding this hitch is required for
mounting the collection system. Contact Bad Boy to
purchase at [phone].

Slide the short leg of the lower mount tube P#(B0246)
into the Bad Boy bolt-on hitch previously installed. Align
the hole in the mount tube to the bolt-on hitch and fasten
by using (1) 5/8” x 3” clevis pin P#(K0172) and (1) 5/32”
x 2-5/8” hair pin clip P#(K0088) (Figure 7).

Before continuing installation, you must install

Place the lower mount tube stiffener P#(B0247) between
the lower mount tube (previously installed) and the
mower’s rear frame positioning the bend flaps
downwards (Figure 8). Fasten to the mower’s rear frame
by using (2) ½”-13 x 1” HHCS P#(K1231), (2) fender
washers P#(K0041) and (2) ½”-13 flange nuts
P#(K1246). Fasten to the lower mount tube by using (1)
3/8”-16 U-bolt P#(K1432) and (2) 3/8”-16 flange nuts
P#(K1215). Tighten all nuts and bolts.

Fasten w/

Figure 8.

Lower Mount Tube

(1) 3/8” U-Bolt
(2) 3/8” Flange Nuts

Lower Mount
Tube Stiffener

Fasten w/ (2) ½” x1” HHCS
(2) Fender Washers
(2) ½” Flange Nuts

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Figure 11.
Exploded View Of The
A0549 - Bagger Assembly

(1) V0002 - PLASTIC TOP

(2) K1144 - 5/16”-18 x 1”
CARRIAGE BOLT

(6) K1142 - 5/16”-18 x 3/4”
CARRIAGE BOLT

(4) K1010 - 1/4”-20 x 5/8”
CARRIAGE BOLT

(2) K1126 - 1/4”-20

FLANGE NUT

(2) K0037 - 1/4” FLAT

WASHER

(1) C0048 -

LATCH MOUNT

BRACKET

(2) K1025 - 1/4”-20

x 1” CARRIAGE

BOLT

(2) J4005 - FLEXIBLE

DRAW LATCH

(2) C0047 - PIVOT

BRACE

(1 LEFT, 1 RIGHT)
B0237 - PIVOT
BRACKET

(1) V1054 - INLET

(1) B8002 - PLASTIC
SCREEN

(2) C0051 - LONG
SCREEN MOUNT
STRIP

(2) C0052 - SHORT
SCREEN MOUNT
STRIP

(2) C0049 - SCREEN
BRACE

(1) V0005 - BAG RING SEAL

(3) A0584 - BAG RING

ASSEMBLY

(6) J0274 - BAG RING END CAP

(1) A0585 - UPPER FRAME

ASSEMBLY

(8) K1178 - 5/16”-18
FLANGE NUT

(2) K1180 - 5/16”-18
NYLOC NUT

(2) K0041 - 5/16”
FENDER WASHER

(2) K1153 - 5/16”-18
x 3/4” HHCS

8

Exploded Parts View

2

1

Exploded View Of The
A0610 - PTO Assembly

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13

14

18

16

17

10

15

5

8

9

12

32

28

30

27

3

4

6

7

22

23

25

38

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34

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37

36

39

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34

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42

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48

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Parts View

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Item Part No. Qty. Description

1 -----K1125-- ------7 -----1/4”-20 x 1” HHCS
2 -----E4004F - ------1 -----BLOWER HOUSING FRONT
3 -----K1225 - - ------2 -----1/4”-20 x 1” HHCS G8
4 -----K1211 - - ------1 -----3/8"-16 x 1-1/2" HHCS G8
5 -----K0278 - - ------1 -----TAPER-LOCK WASHER
6 -----S3242 - - ------1 -----TAPER-LOCK SPACER
7 -----S4302 - - ------1 -----TAPER-LOCK BUSHING
8 -----A0914 - - ------1 -----4BLADE IMPELLER

9 -----K1193-- ------4 -----3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HHCS
10-----E4004B - ------1 -----BLOWER HOUSING BACK
11-----K1126-- ------7 -----1/4”-20 FLANGE NUT
12-----N0147 - - ------1 -----LARGE BEARING
13-----B1758 - - ------1 -----PTOSHAFT
14-----J0801 - - ------1 -----ZIRC FITTING
15-----E0121 - - ------1 -----PTOSHAFT HOUSING
16-----K1215 - - ------4 -----3/8”-16 FLANGE NUT
17-----N0148 - - ------1 -----SMALL BEARING
18-----J0254 - - ------1 -----3/16” SQ. x 3/4” LONG

19-----M0228 - - ------1 -----BLOWER PULLEY
20-----K1446 - - ------1 -----WASHER
21-----K1190-- ------1 -----3/8”-16 x 3/4” HHCS
22-----V1151-- ------1 -----BLACK HANDLE GRIP
23-----A0603 - - ------1 -----PTOHANDLE ASSEMBLY
24-----K1222 - - ------3 -----1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS
25-----A0604 - - ------1 -----PTOHANDLE MOUNT

26-----K1128-- ------3 -----1/4”-20 NYLOC NUT
27-----K0086 - - ------1 -----HAIR PIN CLIP
28-----K0356 - ­29-----A0422 - - ------1 -----CAMBRACKET ASSEMBLY
30-----K1178-- ------1 -----5/16”-18 FLANGE NUT
31-----K1159-- ------1 -----5/16”-18 x 2” HHCS
32-----A0593 - - ------1 -----PTOARMASSEMBLY
33-----K1197-- ------1 -----3/8”-16 x 2-1/2” HHCS
34-----K1215 - - ------2 -----3/8”-16 FLANGE NUT
35-----K1193-- ------2 -----3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HHCS
36-----B0076 - - ------1 -----BELTGUIDE BRACKET
37-----A0429 - - ------1 -----GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY
38-----B0075 - - ------1 -----PULLEY GUARD
39-----K0353 - - ------2 -----1/4”-20 x ½” HHSTS

------1 -----3/8”-16 SET SCREW

ASSEMBLY

KEY-WAY

ASSEMBLY

61

71

67

62

68

63

Item Part No. Qty. Description

40-----K1215 - - ------2 -----3/8”-16 FLANGE NUT
41-----A0436 - - ------1 -----BELTTENSION BRACKET

42-----K1142-- ------4 -----5/16”-18 x 3/4” CARRIAGE

43-----K1178-- ------4 -----5/16”-18 FLANGE NUT
44-----B0162 - - ------1 -----SKID PLATE
45-----K0086 - - ------1 -----HAIR PIN CLIP
46-----B1755 - - ------1 -----BLOWER PIVOT ROD
47-----K0348 - - ------1 -----3/8”-16 x 2” HHCS
48-----K0075 - - ------1 -----3/8”FLATWASHER
49-----A0144 - - ------1 -----BLOWER MOUNT BRACKET

50-----K0353 - - ------2 -----1/4”-20 x ½” HHSTS
51-----B0121 - - ------1 -----BLOWER BELT GUARD
52-----K0326 - - ------1 -----BELTTENSION ROD
53-----K0130 - - ------1 -----HAIR PIN CLIP
54-----A0551 - - ------1 -----TOPASSEMBLY
55-----A0585 - - ------1 -----UPPER FRAME ASSEMBLY
56-----V1054 - - ------1 -----INLET
57-----A0611 - - ------1 -----ENGINE PULLEY
58-----B0246 - - ------1 -----LOWER MOUNT TUBE
59-----E6009 - - ------1 -----8”BLOWER CONE
60-----J6011 - - ------2 -----5”-6”HOSE CLAMP
61-----J6006 - - ------2 -----7”-8”HOSE CLAMP
62-----A0584 - - ------3 -----BAGRING ASSEMBLY
63-----B0247 - - ------1 -----LOWER MOUNT TUBE

64-----HB0231 - ------1 -----UNIT HARDWARE BAG

65-----******* - - ------1 -----6”x29”UPPER HOSE
66-----******* - - ------1 -----8”x34”LOWER HOSE
67-----G0002 - - ------3 -----COLLECTION BAG
68-----B2220 - - ------1 -----WEIGHT BAR
69-----B0184 - - ------1 -----BOOT PLATE
70-----B0244 - - ------1 -----BOOT ROD
71-----E1113-- ------1 -----BOOT
72-----A0597 - - ------1 -----WEIGHT BRKT. ASSEMBLY

HB0234 -

HB0232 - ------1 -----BOOT KIT HARDWARE BAG
HB0233 - ------1 -----WEIGHT KIT HARDWARE

------1 -----ENGINE PULLEY

ASSEMBLY

BOLT

ASSEMBLY

STIFFENER

HARDWARE BAG

BAG

10

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2-7 Upper Frame Assembly
Installation

NOTE: During this step, it is suggested that two people

install the upper frame to the lower mount tube.

Using two people to lift the upper frame, lift the upper
frame above the lower mount tube making sure the
frame is pointing away from the mower (Figure 9). Slide
the upper frame tube into the lower mount tube aligning
the mounting hole. Insert (1) ½” x 2-1/2” clevis pin
P#(K0133) through the hole and fasten with (1) 5/32” x
2-5/8” hair pin clip P#(K0088).

2-9 Boot To Mower Deck Installation

60” Boot Plate Mounting Instructions

To mount the boot plate P#(B0184) to the boot
P#(E1113) use (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” carriage bolts P#(K1182)
and (2) 3/8”-16 flange nuts P#(K1215). See Figure 11 for
bolt placement.

48” & 52” Boot Plate Mounting Instructions

To mount the boot plate P#(B0184) to the boot
P#(E1113) use (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” carriage bolts P#(K1182)
and (2) 3/8”-16 flange nuts P#(K1215). See Figure 12 for
bolt placement.

Figure 9.

Lower Mount Tube

Fasten w/
(1) ½”x 2-1/2” Clevis Pin
(1) Hair Pin Clip

Upper
Frame

2-8 Top Assembly To Upper Frame
Assembly Installation

Align the pivot brackets of the top assembly P#(A0551)
to the pivot point on either side of the upper frame
assembly. Place (1) P#(K0041) fender washer between
each pivot point (Figure 10) and fasten each side by
using (1) P#(K1153) 5/16”-18 x 3/4” HHCS and (1)
P#(K1180) 5/16”-18 nyloc nut. When fastening leave nut
slightly loose so that the top can pivot freely.

NOTE:

the head of the bolt is placed from the inside of the boot.
This will prevent grass from collecting on the bolts.

For All Deck Sizes

Remove the bolts that hold the deflector shield in place
so that the boot rod can fasten the boot and boot plate to
the mower deck. Align the holes in the boot plate to the
holes in the deflector shield mount and slide the boot rod
P#(B0244) through and fasten by using (1) hair pin clip
P#(K0099).

NOTE:

following photo for clarity. Always have the deflector
shield mounted when mowing.

When bolting the boot and boot plate together,

The mower’s deflector shield is removed in the

Figure 11.

Fasten w/
(1) Hair Pin Clip

Boot
Rod

Figure 10.

Top Assembly Here

Fasten w/
(1) 5/16” x 3/4” HHCS
(1) 5/16” Nyloc Nut
(1) Fender Washer
Per Side

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Boot Plate

Boot

Fasten w/
(2) 3/8” x 1” Carriage
Bolts
(2) 3/8” Flange Nuts

Figure 12.

2-10 Blower Cone Installation

Thread (1) 5/16”-18 jam nut P#(K0120) onto each end of
(2) 5/16”-18 x 2-1/2” HHCS P#(K0125). Now partially
thread the bolts into each of the two tabs located on the
blower housing. Place blower cone so the two tabs line
up with the bolts then tighten completely. See Figure 13.

lock bushing, forcing the blade to break-away from the
taper-lock bushing. If the impeller will not move, hit the
base of the impeller, between each vein, with a hammer,
then try again.

To Replace: Place impeller blade over the engine shaft.
Slide the taper-lock bushing into the engine shaft and
into the impeller blade, aligning the non-threaded holes
of the taper-lock bushing to the threaded holes of the
impeller blade. Fasten by using (2) 1/4”-20 x 1” HHCS
Grade 8 (torque to 15 ft. lbs), (1) spacer washer and (1)
3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS Grade 8 w/ washer.

Figure 14.

Impeller Blade

Figure 13.

Blower Cone

Blower Housing Tabs

Fasten w/ (2) 5/16” x 2-1/2” HHCS

(2) 5/16” Jam Nuts

2-11 Impeller Blade
Removal/Replacement

Taper-Lock Bushing

To Remove: First remove the center 3/8” bolt and the (2)
washers from the taper-lock bushing (Figure14). Next
remove the (2) 1/4” bolts and place them into the
threaded holes (next to the holes they were removed
from). Gradually thread each bolt evenly into the taper-

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2-12 Lengths Of Hose Adjustment

The hoses in steps 2-13 and 2-14 must be cut to fit your
machine. Follow steps 2-13 and 2-14. Do not cut the
hoses until you have tried to fit them on your machine.
Remember that the hoses have to be long enough to
allow for enough clamping surface between the inlet,
blower assembly, and the deck boot.

2-13 Upper Hose Installation

Fasten the inlet to the plastic top by sliding the inlet from
the inside of the top to the outside and lock into place.
Slide a 5”-6” upper hose clamp P#(J6011) onto both
ends of the 6” upper hose (Figure 15). Then slide one
end of the 6” hose onto the inlet. Make sure there is
about a two-inch overlap between the hose end and the
container inlet. Proceed to slide the opposite end of the
6” hose onto the outlet of the blower assembly. See
Figure 15 for details. Make sure both ends of the hose
are clearly attached to the inlet and the blower assembly
inlet. Tighten the hose clamps.

Figure 15.

Inlet

5”-6” Hose Clamps

2-14 Lower Hose To Blower Cone
Installation

Slide a 7”-8” hose clamp P#(J6006) over both ends of
the lower hose. Then proceed to slide the lower hose
onto the blower cone. Tighten the hose clamp. The
assembly should look like Figure 16.

2-15 Lower Hose To Boot Installation

Take the unattached end of the lower hose and slide it
over the circular end of the boot. Use the lower hose
clamp to secure the hose to the boot (Figure 16). Tip:
Before securing clamp rotate hose counter-clockwise
(away from yourself) approximately 1” to add in retaining
boot to mower deck.

2-16 Front Weight Installation

Slide the weight bracket assembly P#(A0597) into the
mower’s front receiver hitch (Figure 17). Fasten by using
(1) 5/8” x 3” clevis pin P#(K0172) and (1) 5/32” x 2-5/8”
hair pin clip P#(K0088). When installing the weight bar
(Figure 18) P#(B2220), you should have another person
help position the weight centered onto the weight
bracket assembly. Fasten the weight by using (2) 1/2”-13
U-bolts P#(K0331) and (4) 1/2”-13 flange nuts
P#(K1246). Tighten all nuts and bolts.

Figure 17.

Fasten w/
(1) 5/8” x 3” Clevis Pin
(1) Hair Pin Clip

6” Upper

Hose

Figure 16.

Blower Housing

7”-8” Hose
Clamp

Blower Cone

8” Lower
Hose

Boot

Figure 18.

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Fasten w/
(2) ½” U-Bolts
(4) ½” Flange Nuts

2-17 Installation/Removal Of
Collection Bags

To install the bag onto the bag ring, first make sure the
bag ring end caps are fastened to the bag ring. Place the
seam openings of the bag onto the bag ring openings
and turn the bag until the slot bracket in the bag ring is
protruding from the opening in the bag (Figure 19). Do
this for each of three bags.

Install the completed assemblies onto the support frame
and close the plastic top. Fasten both draw latches to
hold the plastic top closed (Figure 20).

To empty the bag, remove the bag and bag ring by lifting
and sliding rearward. Grasp the loop on the bottom of
the bag, turn it upside down and empty the collected
debris (Figure 21). Repeat for the other bags. Reinstall
all bags, line with plastic bags if desired, close the plastic
top and reattach the draw latches.

Plastic lawn and leaf bags, 33 gallon size, may be used
inside the cloth bags. Be sure to leave enough plastic
bag hanging over the frame so the plastic bags can be
twist tied before emptying (Figure 22).

Figure 20.

Figure 21.

Plastic Top

Draw Latches

Figure 19.

Bag Ring

Bag Ring

End Caps

Slot
Bracket

Grasp Bag
Here

Figure 22.

Plastic Bag

Cloth Bag

Cloth Bag

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SECTION III

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3-1 General Safety

3-3 Disengagement Of The Blower

A. To disengage the blower, rotate the engagement

handle towards the mower.

Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual
and the mower’s operator’s manual should operate this
machine.

3-2 Operation And Tips On Mowing

A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE the maintenance list in

paragraph 4-1.

B. Start mower.

C. With the mower at high idle speed, engage the mower

deck.

D. While seated in the operator’s seat, rotate the

engagement handle of the collection system away
from the mower. Continue to rotate the handle until it
stops in an over center position. With the blower
engaged, you can proceed to operate the control
levers of the mower.

NOTE:

collecting the grass clippings, disengage the deck
and blower, then, engage the parking brake and turn the
mower off. Proceed to section 3-3, and review the
section 2-3 and 2-4, in this manual.

To obtain the maximum effectiveness from your
collection system the tips listed below should be
followed:

* Watch your speed- Normal conditions will allow a

* Mow with sharp blades- A sharp blade cuts cleaner.

* Wet grass and leaves will decrease effectiveness and

If the collection system does not appear to be

speed of up to approximately 5 mph, but thick, heavy
damp conditions will require reduced ground speed.

will increase horsepower requirements.

WARNING:

TOUCH the blower, pulleys, or the belt until the tractor is
turned off. DO NOT adjust the belt tension until the
mower is turned off. Refer to section 2-3 and 2-4 of the
manual.

The blower will continue to spin. DO NOT

3-4 Unloading The Collection System

NOTE:

follow the following steps:

A. Stop the forward movement of the mower.

B. Disengage the mower deck.

C. Disengage the blower.

D. Engage the parking brake.

E. Once the parking brake has been engaged, then and

F. To release bags from frame, lift bag ring from tab on

G. Follow steps on page 14 to re-attach bags back to the

NOTE:

To determine when the collection bags are full,

only then, walk behind the mower and check the
collection bags by lifting the plastic hood. Load in
bags should not exceed the height of the installed
bag.

bagger frame, slide bag out and turn bags over to
deposit clippings.

bagger.

Do not allow collection bags to become over­filled as potential damage may occur to your
equipment. Also, be sure to clean the hood screen as
needed.

SECTION IV

* Mow at higher cutting heights- Remove and mulch no

more than 2” of grass length with each mowing.
(Experts recommend not cutting off more than 1/3 of
the grass blade length at any given time.)

* Mow twice, at different height settings, (high, then low),

if grass is extra tall.

* Remember that horsepower requirements will vary with

the mowing conditions such as type and height of turf
grass, moisture content, amount of leaves, whether the
terrain is flat or hilly, etc.

MAINTENANCE

4-1 Maintenance Checklist

Before each use:

1. Check blades and spindles to be sure that no foreign
objects, such as wire or steel strapping bands, are
wrapped around them.

2. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary. If it is
necessary to sharpen the blades, remove the blades
from the spindles before sharpening. DO NOT
sharpen blades while still attached to the mower.

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3. Make sure all shields are in place and in good
condition. Repair or replace any missing or damaged
shields.

4. Perform lubrication per paragraph 4-2.

4-2 Lubrication

NOTE: Use only white lithium based grease for

lubrication of the shaft on the blower assembly.

5. Listen for abnormal sounds, which might indicate
loose parts, damaged bearings, or other damage.
Correct any deficiency before continuing operation.

6. With the engine off, engage the blower assembly.
Check the belt tension and inspect the pulley belt for
cracks or tears.

7. Check for wear or deterioration of the upper or lower
hoses. If there are any portions of the hose that have
been torn or worn through, replace with genuine
Bad Boy parts.

After Each Use:

1. Clean all debris from machine especially from the
container, underneath the belt shields, and safety
decals. Replace any missing or illegible decals.

2. Inspect the unit for worn or damaged components.
Repair or replace before the next use. Any
replacement component installed during repair shall
include the component’s current safety decal specified
by the manufacturers to be affixed to the component.

3. Check belt for proper tension.

1. On initial use: Grease the fitting on the blower shaft.

2. Every 25 hours of use: Re-grease the grease fitting.

3. Every 200 hours of use: Check oil levels in gear box.
Oil in gear box should cover the gears. If not, fill using
an EP90 weight oil. 6oz. will fill the gear box from
empty.

SECTION V

PARTS AND SERVICE

5-1 Parts And Service Information

Bad Boy collection system owners should record the
name and telephone number of their Service Center.
Your Service Center will be happy to supply replacement
parts, accessories, and do any service or repairs to your
collection system. If for any reason your Service Center
is unable to service your collection system or supply
replacement parts, contact PECO and include the
following information on the chart below.

PECO

THE SERIAL NUMBER PLATE

IS LOCATED ON THE TOP

ASSEMBLY P#(A0551)

OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT

Model Number

Serial Number

Arden, North Carolina 28704

WRITE THE MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBER IN THE

BOX ABOVE FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE.

Unit Model Number: _____________________________
Unit Engine Size: _____________________________
Unit Serial Number: _____________________________
Date of purchase: _____/_____/_________
Dealer/Distributor Name: ________________________________________
Dealer’s/Distributor’s: _______________________ State: __________ Zip: ___________
Phone Number: ____________________________

Address: PECO Inc.

P.O. Box 1197

Arden, NC 28704

Phone #: [phone] or Toll Free: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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SAFETY DECALS

To promote safe operation, Bad Boy supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Damage can occur to
safety decals either through shipment, use or reconditioning. Contact your local Service Center for replacement decals.

Part # R1051

Part #: R1054

Part #: R1083

Part #: R1057

Part #: R1065

Part #: R1050

Part #: R4037

Part #: R1052

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