Peco 21131205 Operator's Manual

PECOPECO

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PTO

GRASS COLLECTION

SYSTEM

DESIGNED FOR:

CUB CADET TANK

MODEL# 21131205

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE

MANUAL PART#: Q0409 REV: 2

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 Lower Mount Plate and
PTO Mount Plate Assembly Installation - - - - - - - 6
2-3 Lower Mount Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - 6
2-4 Universal PTO Assembly Installation- - - - - - - - - 6
2-5 Belt Installation And Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
2-6 Cam Assembly Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
2-7 Exhaust Deflector Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
2-8 Upper Frame Assembly Installation- - - - - - - - - - 8
2-9 Top Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
2-10 Boot To Mower Deck installation - - - - - - - - - - - 8
2-11 Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
2-12 Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement - - - - - - - 9

SAFETY

SECTION PAGE

2-13 Length Of Hose Adjustment- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
2-14 Upper Hose Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
2-15 Lower Hose To Blower Cone Installation- - - - - - 10
2-16 Lower Hose To Boot Installation - - - - - - - - - - - -10
2-17 Front Weight Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
2-18 Installation Of Collection Bags - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
Exploded Part Views and Assemblies- - - - - - - - - 12-17

III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
3-1 General Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
3-2 Operation & Tips On Mowing- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
3-3 Disengagement Of The Blower - - - - - - - - - - - 18
3-4 Unloading The Collection System - - - - - - - - - - - 18

IV MAINTENANCE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
4-1 Maintenance Checklist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
4-2 Lubrication- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19

V PARTS AND SERVICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
5-1 Parts And Service Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Safety Decals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
Torque Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21

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 them quickly. READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL!

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

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

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

you.

6. Do not attempt to operate your machine when not in the driver’s seat.

7. Always shut off blades and engine when emptying the container.

8. Stop machine, shut off deck attachment, set parking brake, shut off engine and remove ignition key before

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

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

10. It is recommended that the container be emptied when half full while operating on 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 hearing protection.

13. Wear eye protection to prevent debris from getting into your eyes.

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SAFETY

WARNING! NEVER operate the mower unless the discharge guard and either the deflector assembly or

the vacuum collector adapter are fastened securely in place.

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

blades and the blower impeller have stopped rotating.

WARNING! To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the vacuum collector; ONLY AFTER

STOPPING THE MOWER’S ENGINE AND WAITING FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A
COMPLETE STOP. Set the parking brake. Always remove the ignition key before beginning maintenance.

WARNING! For your own personal safety, ALWAYS mow ACROSS the face of slopes and

NEVER UP and DOWN the face. NEVER attempt to mow excessively steep slopes, and use
caution when turning on any slope.

Safety Alert Symbol

This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME
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 DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used on the equipment safety signs. These words
are intended to alert the viewer to the existence and the degree of hazard seriousness.

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

DANGER

!

White letters on RED

WARNING

!

Black letters on ORANGE

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.

CAUTION

!

Black letters on YELLOW

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

It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

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PECO LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW PRODUCTS

A. WHAT IS UNDER WARRANTY?

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

1. PRODUCT WARRANTY: Any part of any consumer product, which is defective in material or
workmanship as 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. ALL DEFECTIVE PARTS MUST BE RETURNED TO PECO FOR INSPECTION TO DETERMINE
VALIDITY OF WARRANTY CLAIMS. Freight and mailing will be borne by the customer.

2. PARTS REPLACED DURING WARRANTY: Any new PECO part which is furnished in performance of
this warranty and is defective in material or workmanship as delivered to the purchaser will be repaired or
replaced, before the expiration of the original warranty period, whichever is later.

3. COMMERCIAL USE: Products put to personal use around a single household or residence is considered
'Residential'; Products put to any business use (agricultural, commercial, or industrial) or used at multiple
locations is considered 'Commercial.' Products designated as 'Commercial' are warrantied for 12 months
from the date of delivery of the product to the original purchaser when used for in commercial applications.
Products designated as 'Residential' are warrantied for 90 days from the date of delivery of the product to the
original purchaser when in commercial applications.

B. SECURING WARRANTY ADJUSTMENTS

Call PECO for Return Authorization. Damaged or broken parts other than engines or batteries, must be
returned to New PECO, Inc. at 10 Walden Drive, Arden, NC 28704 before any warranty adjustment can be
authorized. At the time of requesting warranty adjustment, the purchaser must present evidence of the 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 New PECO, Inc. under this warranty shall be terminated if products are altered or modified in
ways not approved by New 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 New 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,
New PECO, Inc. makes no other warranties AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND MERCHANTABILITY.

G. PRODUCTS USED FOR RENTAL OR LEASE PURPOSES ARE WARRANTIED 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 New
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 New 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.

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SECTION I

INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION

1-1 Introduction

We are pleased to have you as a PECO 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: all references made to right, left, front, rear, top
or bottom are as viewed from the normal operator’s
position on the mower.

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 up to the aluminum container mounted
over 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 container is
full of clippings, the operator can easily push and raise
the lift handle, releasing the container’s rear door and the
container will pivot towards the ground.

Section II

Replace these parts with the engine pulley assembly
P#(A1109), (1) 7/16” lock washer P#(K0140), (1) keyway
P#(K1627) and (1) 7/16”-20 x 3/4” HHCS P#(K0350).
The added pulley will power the collection system. Note
that the center of the hub that is extended should be
upward toward the engine. Torque the bolt to 55 ft./lbs.
Refer to Figure 2-1a.

Figure 2-1a

Electric

Clutch

Engine Pulley

Assembly

Remove the engine guard from the mower. The engine
guard is secured to the frame of the mower with (2) 1/2”­13 hex bolts. Save the existing hardware for use later in
the installation procedure. Refer to Figure 2-1b.

Figure 2-1b

(1) 7/16”-20 x 3/4” HHCS

(1) 7/16” Lock Washer

(1) Keyway

INSTALLATION FOR USE

2-1 Preparation Of Mower

Carefully dismantle wooden shipping crate 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: Before each step of assembly it will help to study
the exploded drawings on pages 12 through 15.

From the underside of the engine remove the bolt and
bushing from the electric clutch assembly. It will help to
use a bungee cord or similar device to hold the electric
clutch in place during this step.

Rear Guard

Remove Existing

Hardware

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2-2 Lower Mount Plate And PTO
Mount Plate Assembly Installation

Fasten the lower mount plate P#(B0395) and the PTO
mount plate assembly P#(A0846) to the rear frame of
the mower using the (2) existing bolts and (2) nuts
removed from the engine guard and (2) 1/2”-13 x 1”
HHCS P#(K1231) and (2) 1/2”-13 nyloc nuts P#(K1247).
See Figure 2-2.

2-4 Universal PTO Installation

To mount the PTO assembly, insert the mount rod on the
PTO assembly P#(A0623) into the mounting slots
located on the PTO mount plate assembly P#(A0846).
Wrap the kevlar belt around both pulleys, tilt the PTO
assembly forward and insert the PTO assembly mount
pin P#(B0274) through the hole in the top of the PTO
mount plate assembly and through the PTO assembly.
Secure the PTO mount pin using 1/8” x 2-1/2” hair pin
clip P#(K0086). See Figure 2-4a.

Figure 2-2

(1) 1/2”-13 x 1”

(1) 1/2”-13 Nyloc Nut

Existing

Hardware

2-3 Lower Mount Assembly
Installation

Fasten the lower mount assembly P#(A0848) to the left
lower mount plate P#(B0395) and the PTO mount plate
assembly P#(A0846) using (6) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS
P#(K1191) and (6) 3/8”-16 flange nuts P#(K1215). See
Figure 2-3 for reference.

Figure 2-4a

PTO Mount Pin

Hair Pin

Clip

Kevlar Belt

Mount the PTO handle assembly P#(A0603) to the
universal PTO P#(A0623) using (3) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS
P#(K1222) and (3) 1/4”-20 nyloc nuts P#(K1128). Before
fastening, make sure that there is room for the handle to
engage and disengage without the handle hitting the
mower’s fuel tank. See Figure 2-4b for reference.

Figure 2-4b

PTO Mount

Plate Assembly

Left Lower

Mount Plate

(6) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS

(6) 3/8”-16 Nyloc Nut

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Figure 2-3

Lower Mount

Assembly

(3) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS

(3) 1/4”-20 Nyloc Nut

PTO Handle

Assembly

2-5 Belt Installation

Loosen the (4) bolts P#(K1191), (2) on each side, that
secure the gear box assembly to the PTO assembly
P#(A0623) (Figure 2-5a and 2-5b). Loosen the
adjustment bolt P#(K0348) until the gear box assembly
is at its far left adjustment (the gear box is moved toward
the mower’s engine pulley). Connect the kevlar cord belt
A61K P#(M0261) from the engine pulley to the lower
gear box pulley (Figure 2-5c). To tension the drive belt,
turn the adjustment bolt clockwise (Figure 2-5d) until
there is 1” of deflection, with 10-11 lbs. of pressure, at
the center of the belt between the engine pulley and the
gear box pulley. Once the correct tension of the belt is
achieved, tighten the (4) bolts that secure the gear box
assembly.

Loosen

Bolts

PTO Mount

Plate

Gear Box

Figure 2-5d

Adjustment

Bolt

2-6 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 it’s 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 2-6).

Figure 2-5a

Figure 2-5b

Adjustment

Bolt

Engine

Pulley

Gear Box
Assembly

Loosen

Bolts

Figure 2-6

Cam Assembly

Tension Rod

Cam Stop

2-7 Exhaust Deflector Installation

Fasten the exhaust deflector P#(C0058) to the underside
of the PTO mount plate assembly P#(A0846) and fasten
using (2) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS and (2) 1/4”-20 nyloc
nuts. See Figure 2-7.

Figure 2-7

PTO Mount

Plate Assembly

Gear Box

Figure 2-5c

Pulley

Exhaust

Deflector

(2) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS

(2) 1/4”-20 Nyloc Nut

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2-8 Upper Frame Assembly
Installation

NOTE: During this step, it is suggested that two people
install the upper frame to the lower mount tube.

2-10 Boot To Mower Deck Installation

Remove the grass deflector (Figure 2-10a) from the
mower deck by lifting the deflector and removing the
deflector rod and spring (Figure 2-10b). Remove the
deck finger guard and existing hardware (Figure 2-10b).

Using (2) people to lift the upper frame, lift the upper
frame P#(A1838) above the lower mount assembly
P#(A0848) making sure the frame is pointing away from
the mower (Figure 2-8). Slide the upper frame tube into
the lower mount assembly aligning the mounting hole.
Insert (1) 1/2” 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).

Figure 2-8

(1) Clevis Pin

(1) Hair Pin Clip

Upper Frame

Assembly

Lower Mount

Assembly

Figure 2-10a

Grass

Deflector

Figure 2-10b

Remove

Finger Guard

2-9 Top Assembly To Upper Frame
Assembly Installation

Position the top assembly P#(A1158) above the upper
frame assembly as shown in Figure 2-7. Fasten the top
assembly to the upper frame assembly using (2) 5/16”­18 x 2-1/2” HHCS P#(K0125) and (2) 5/16”-18 nylon
flange locknuts P#(K2516). Leave the locknuts slightly
loose, to allow the top assembly to open and close
easily. Refer to Figure 2-9 for hardware location.

Figure 2-9

Top Assembly

Upper Frame

Assembly

Remove Existing

Hardware

Fasten the boot plate P#(B2555) to the boot P#(E1031)
using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” carriage bolts and (2) 3/8”-16 nyloc
nuts P#(K1216). Insert the carriage bolt from the inside
of the boot before fastening, to prevent grass from
potentially building up on the threads. Insert the boot
rod P#(B4331) into the holes on the mower deck, fasten
with a (1) hair pin clip P#(K0099), then attach the boot
and boot plate to the mower deck (Figure 2-10c).

Figure 2-10c

Attach Hair
Pin Clip

Boot Rod

Boot
Plate

Boot

(2) 5/16-18 x 2-1/2” HHCS

(2) 5/16”-18 Nylon Flange

Locknuts

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(2) Carriage Bolts
(2) Flange Nuts

2-11 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 2-11.

Figure 2-11

Blower

Housing Tabs

Blower

Cone

(2) 5/16”-18 x 2-1/2”

All Thread HHCS

(2) 5/16” Jam Nuts

2-12 Impeller Blade
Removal/Replacement

Remove the blower cone from the blower housing
located on the PTO assembly P#(A0623). With the
blower cone removed, you will have access to the
impeller blade P#(A0645). Refer to Figure 2-12.

To Remove: First remove the 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HHCS
P#(K1211) (#1), taper lock bushing washer P#(K0278)
(#3) and spacer bushing P#(S3242) (#4) from the taper­lock bushing (#5). See Figure 2-9. Next remove the (2)
1/4”-20 x 1” HHCS (#2) and place them into the
threaded holes of the taper-lock bushing P#(S4302)
(#5). Gradually thread each bolt evenly into the taper­lock bushing, forcing the blade to break-away from the
taper-lock bushing. If the impeller will not move, carefully
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 (#5) on to 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 (#2), (1) spacer bushing (#4) (1) taper lock
bushing washer (#3), and (1) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HHCS
(#1). Torque to the proper specifications in the torque
chart on the back of this manual. Next, rotate the
impeller blade to ensure that the blade is clear of contact
on all sides of the blower housing.

Figure 2-12

5

2

1

4

3

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2-13 Length Of Hose Adjustment

The hoses in steps 2-14 and 2-15 must be cut to fit your
machine. Follow steps 2-14 and 2-15. 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
adjust for the blower assembly’s movement as well as
allow for enough clamping surface between the inlet,
blower assembly, and the deck boot.

2-14 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 2”-10” hose clamp P#(J1000) onto both
ends of the 6” upper hose (Figure 2-15). 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 2-15) for details. Make sure both ends of the
hose are clearly attached to the inlet and the blower
assembly inlet. Tighten the hose clamps.

2-15 Lower Hose To Blower Cone
Installation

Slide a 2”-10” hose clamp P#(J1000) 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 2-15.

2-16 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 2-16). Tip:
Before securing clamp rotate hose counter-clockwise
(away from yourself) approximately 1” to add in retaining
boot to mower deck.

Lower

Hose

Clamp

Figure 2-16

Boot

2-17 Front Weight Installation

Secure the left and right weight brackets P#(B0383) to
the front frame of the mower, using (2) 3/8”-16 x 3-1/2”
HHCS P#(K1200), (2) 3/8” flat washers P#(K0047), and
(2) 3/8”-16 nyloc nuts P#(K1216) PER BRACKET. Lift
the weight P#(B2220) into position and secure the
weight to the weight bracket using (2) 1/2”-13 x 4-1/4”
u-bolts P#(K0331), (2) ½” flat washers P#(K0055), and
(4) 1/2”-13 nyloc nuts P#(K1427). Refer to Figure 2-17.

(2) 1/2”-13 x 4-1/4” U-Bolt

(4) 1/2” Flat Washer

(4) 1/2”-13 Nyloc Nut

Figure 2-17

Inlet

Upper

Hose

Blower

Cone

Lower

Hose

(2) 3/8”-16 x 3-1/2” HHCS

(2) 3/8” Flat Washer

(2) 3/8”-16 Nyloc Nuts

PER BRACKET

Figure 2-15

Hose

Clamp

Hose

Clamp

Boot

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2-18 Installation/Removal Of
Collection Bags

IMPORTANT!

To prevent bag wear, install (2) red plastic end caps
P#(J0274), as shown in Figure 2-18a, on each bag ring
before installing bags.

Figure 2-18c

Plastic Top

Figure 218a

Red Plastic

End Caps

To install the bag onto the bag ring, place the seam
openings of the bag onto the bag ring openings and turn
the bag one full turn (360 ) so the plastic end caps are
located opposite to the opening in the bag (Figure 2­18b). Do this for each of three bags.

Figure 2-18b

Bag Ring End

Caps Opposite

of Bag Opening

Bag Ring

Bag Opening

Fasten Draw

Completed Bag

Installed

To empty the bag, first unlatch and lift top, next remove
the bag and bag ring by sliding rearward, then grasp the
loop on the bottom of the bag, and last turn it upside
down to empty the collected debris (Figure 2-18d).
Repeat for the other bags. Reinstall all bags, line with
plastic bags if desired, close the plastic top and reattach
the draw latches.

Figure 2-18d

-Latch Here &
Opposite Side

For Proper Unit

Transportation

Bag

Install the completed assemblies onto the support frame
and close the plastic top. Fasten both draw-latches to
hold the plastic top closed (Figure 2-18c).

Grasp Bag
Here

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 2-18e).

Figure 2-18e

Plastic Bag

Cloth Bag

11

2

9

4

6

7

10

3

5

8

11

18

17

14

16

15

1

13

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Exploded Parts View

Item # Doc # Title Qty

1 V0022 PRO 3 BAGGER TOP 1
2 B0676 Hinge Stop Pl. 1
3 K0114 BLACK PLASTIC RIVET 14
4 C0069 DUST GUARD BRACE 1
5 K1030 1/4"-20 x 1-1/4" CARRIAGE BOLT 2
6 J4009 SHORT RUBBER STRAP W/ S HOOK 2
7 K0037 1/4" FLA T WASHER .75 OD x .314 ID x .060 T 2
8 K1128 1/4"-20 NYLOC NUT 2

9 C0026 GRASS DEFLECTOR 1
10 K0062 3/16" x 1-1/2" FENDER W ASHE R, Z 4
11 K1265 BLACK PANEL RETAINER 3
12 V1120 Black Plastic Screen 1
13 V1118 DUST GUARD 1
14 R1057 2" x 4" Red Reflector La bel 2
15 R1069 Warning - Turn Off Blower Label 1
16 R1065 Made In USA Label 1
17 R1054 Important Check Hoses 1
18 R1051 Warning - Use Hearing Protection 1

A1158 Top Assembly

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A1841_01 PTO Arm Assembly

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A1941_01 PTO Base Assembly Exploded Parts View

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A1941_01 PTO Base Assembly Exploded Parts List

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A0623 PTO Assembly w/ Small Pulley Guard Exploded Parts View

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MODEL#: 21131205

MOWER NAME: CUB CADET

MOWER MODEL:

MOWER DECK SIZE: 48”, 54”, & 60”
VAC NAME: 12 CUBIC FOOT PRO BAGGER
PTO DRIVEN

A1787 UNIT ASSEMBLY

(1)

A1158

TOP

ASSY.

TANK W/ 23HP KW

(1)

V0025

6” & 7”

PLASTI C

INLET

(1)

F0004

7” x 35”

LOWER

HOSE

(1)

F0001

6” x 21”

UPPER

HOSE

(4)

J1000

2” - 10”

HOSE

CLAMPS

FOR YEAR: 2010

REVISED:

(1)

C0058

EXHAUST

DEFLEC TOR

PECO

(1)

HB0425

HARDWARE

BAG

PECO

(1)

A1838

UPPER F RAME

ASSEMB LY

(3)

B0227

BAG RING

(1)

A0848

LWR. MNT

ASSY.

(1)

A0846

PTO MOUN T

PLATE ASS Y.

(1)

B0395

LT. LWR.

MOUNT P L.

(1)

E6004

7” BLOWER

CONE

ASSEMBLY

(1)

A0603

PTO HAND LE

ASSY.

A1784 - WEIGHT KIT A0690 - BOOT KIT

PECO

(1 LEFT)

(1 RIGHT)

B0383

WEIGHT

BKRT.

(1)

HB0421

HARDWARE

BAG

(1)

B2220

WEIGHT BAR

PECO

(1)

HB0078

HARDWARE

BAG

(1)

B2555

BOOT

PLATE

(1)

A0623

PTO

(1)

B4331

BOOT ROD

(1)
HB0426
ENGINE
PULLEY

HARDWARE

BAG

(3)

G0004

2.9 CU. FT.

COLLEC TION

BAGS

(1)
E1031
BOOT

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SECTION III

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

3-1 General Safety

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

3-3 Disengagement Of The Blower

A. To disengage the blower, rotate the engagement
handle towards the mower.

WARNING: The blower will continue to spin. DO NOT
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 2-5 of the manual.

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: If the collection system does not appear to be
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
speed of up to approximately 5 mph, but thick, heavy
damp conditions will require reduced ground speed.

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

* Wet grass and leaves will decrease effectiveness and
will increase horsepower requirements.

3-4 Unloading The Collection System

NOTE: To determine when the collection bags are full,

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

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.

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

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

G. Follow steps on page 34 to re-attach bags back to the

bagger.

NOTE: Do not allow collection bags to become over-

filled as potential damage may occur to your
equipment. Also, be sure to clean the hood screen as
needed.

SECTION IV

MAINTENANCE

4-1 Maintenance Checklist

* 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.

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NOTE: REMOVE PTO ASSEMBLY BEFORE

RAISING DECK FOR MAINTENANCE.

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.

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
PECO 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

PECO 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.

100 Airport Road
Arden, NC 28704

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

Email: [e-mail]

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SAFETY DECALS

To promote safe operation, PECO 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 #: R1054

Important Label

Part #: R4015

Danger: Rotating Blade Lable

Part #: R4008

Caution: Rotating Blades Label

Part #: R1069

Warning: Turn Off Blower Label

Part #:R1083

Enage/Disengage Label

Part #: R4028

Danger Keep Hands & Clothes Clear Label

Part #: R1057

Red Reflector Label

Part #: R1065

Made In America Label

Part #: R1051

Warning: Hearing Protection Label

Part #: R1052

Small Warning: Turn Off Blower Label

Part #: R4037

Warning: Hot Surface Label

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Part #: R1090

Pro Bagger Logo Label

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PECOPECO

PECOPECOPECO

P

PPP

P

ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA 28704

[phone] OR [phone] FAX: [phone]

22

P.O. BOX 1197

EMAIL: [e-mail]

WEBSITE: www.lawnvac.com