Peco 23021501-02, 43031501-02, 23031504-05, 43031504-05 Operator's Manual

PECOPECO

PECOPECOPECO

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GRASS COLLECTION

SYSTEM

DESIGNED FOR:

MODEL#

43031501-02 & 43031504-05 (BUNTON)

23031501-02 & 23031504-05 (BOB-CAT)

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE

MANUAL PART#: Q0348 $4.00 REV: 0

PECO 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 Outer Engine Mount Tube Installation - - - - - - - - 6
2-3 Engine Mount Arm Assembly - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
2-4 Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly Installation- - - - - 6
2-5 Boot Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
2-6 Upper Frame Assembly Installation- - - - - - - - - - 7
2-7 Outer Engine Mount Tube Installation - - - - - - - - 7
Exploded Parts Views And Assemblies - - - - - - - - - 8-10
2-8 Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
2-9 Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement - - - - - - - - 11
2-10 Length of Hose Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12

Safety

SECTION PAGE

2-11 Upper Hose Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
2-12 Lower Hose To Blower Cone Installation- - - - - - 12
2-13 Lower Hose To Boot Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 12
2-14 Front Weight Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
2-15 Throttle Cable Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
2-16 Installation/Removal Of Collection Bags - - - - - 14

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

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

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

4-1 Maintenance Checklist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15

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

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

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 attachment, set parking brake, shut off mower engine and remove spark plug wire before

removing clogs, 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.

2

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 UP and DOWN the face of slopes and NEVER

across 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

CAUTION

!

Black letters on YELLOW

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: 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,
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 AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED

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.

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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.

NOTE: The mower’s exhaust radiates heat from the
muffler which can be potentially drawn through the air
intake. Provided is a heat guard to reduce the heat
drawn into the air intake.

FOR 2006 AND BELOW MODELS ONLY

Remove the (2) bolts shown (Figure 2-1a) from the rear
of the mower. Place the heat guard P#(C0011) over top
of the muffler with the flap pointing downward so that the
heat will travel to the rear of the mower. Align the holes
in the heat guard to the holes of the bolts that were
removed previously from the mower. Using the
previously removed bolts, fasten the guard to the rear of
the mower. See Figure 2-1a for more details on how to
position heat guard.

Figure 2-1a

Heat Guard

The engine/blower/blade assembly, is mounted on the
right side of the unit. The blower draws grass clippings
from the discharge area of the cutter deck back to the 3 ­4 cubic foot collection bags P#(G0003) at the rear
portion of the mower frame. The operator can engage
the engine/blower/blade assembly by starting the
engine. Once the bags are full with clippings, they can
be released to make for easy dumping.

Section II

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 8 - 10.

Bolts For Mounting Guard

5

2-3 Engine Mount Arm Assembly
Installation

Slide the engine mount arm assembly P#(A0318)
(Figure 2-3) into the outer engine mount tube. Secure
the engine mount arm assembly using (1) detent pin
P#(J0248).

2-2 Outer Engine Mount Tube
Installation

Before installing the outer engine mount tube, first install
the lower mount assembly.

To mount the lower mount assembly P#(A0672) to the
rear of the mower, first remove the mower's (4) existing
nuts and bolts. Once the nuts and bolts are removed,
place the lower mount assembly onto the rear of the
mower, and secure using the (4) existing nuts and bolts
that were removed from the mower (Figure 2-2). After
the lower mount assembly is secure, mount the outer
engine mount tube P#(B1117) by using (2) 3/8"-16 u­bolts P#(K1119) and (4) 3/8"-16 flange nuts P#(K1215).
Once the outer engine mount tube is secure, tighten all
nuts and bolts.

Figure 2-2

Lower Mount Assembly

Figure 2-3

Detent Pin

Engine Mount
Arm Assembly

2-4 Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly
Installation

Place the engine/blower/blade assembly onto the engine
mount arm assembly (Figure 2-4). Secure the
engine/blower/blade assembly to the engine mount arm
assembly by using (4) 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" hex bolts
P#(K1157) and (4) 5/16"-18 flange nuts P#(K1178).

Outer Engine

Mount Tube

3/8” U-Bolt

Figure 2-4

6

9

(4) 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” HHCS
(4) 5/16”-18 Flange Nuts

2-5 Boot Installation

To mount the boot plate P#(B0079) to the boot
P#(E1030), use (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” carriage bolts P#(K1182)
and (2) 3/8”-16 flange nuts P#(K1215). Make certain that
when bolting the boot and boot plate together, that the
head of the bolt is placed from the inside of the boot.
This will prevent grass from collecting on the bolts. Hang
the boot onto the mower deck, use Figure 2-5 for details.
There are slots in the boot plate that will allow for
adjustment to the left or right to achieve the proper fit for
different size cutting decks. Once the boot is in place,
tighten the bolts on the mower deck’s deflector shield,
and rotate the deflector against the boot. The deflector
will help keep the boot from moving.

Figure 2-5

2-6 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 assembly P#(A0672)
making sure the frame is pointing away from the mower
(Figure 2-6). Slide the upper frame tube into the lower
mount assembly 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).

Upper Frame

Figure 2-7

Assembly

Boot

NOTE: 2007 MODELS ONLY

Mount the boot plate P#(B0435) to the boot P#(E1031)
using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” carriage bolts P#(K1182) and (2)
3/8”-16 flange nuts P#(K1215). Mount the boot plate to
the mower deck using the boot rod P#(B0288) and
fasten with (1) hair pin clip P#(K0099). See Figure 2-5b.

Figure 2-5b

Boot Plate

Boot Rod

(1) ½” x 2-1/2” Clevis Pin

(1) 5/32” x 2-5/8” Hair Pin Clip

Lower Mount Assembly

2-7 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 2-7) 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.

Figure 2-7

Top Assembly Here

(1) 5/16”-18 x 3/4” HHCS
(1) 5/16”-18 Nyloc Nut
(1) Fender Washer
Per Side

Hair Pin Clip

Boot Plate

10

7

Exploded View Of The
A0551 - 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

A0687 UNIT ASSEMBLY

2006 AND BELOW

(1)

A0551

TOP

ASSEMBLY

(1)

A0585

UPPER FRAME

ASSEMBLY

(1)

V1054

6” PLASTIC

INLET

(1)
C0011
HEAT GUARD

UPPER HOSE

(1)

E6009
BLOWER
CONE 8”

(1)

6” x 28”

(1)

8” x 48”

LOWER HOSE

(1)

A0318

ENGINE MOUNT

ARM ASSY.

(1)

A0619 (5.5HP)

70” THROTTLE

ASSEMBLY

OR
(1)

A0620 (6HP)

70” THROTTLE

ASSEMBLY

(3)

G0003

4 CU. FT.

COLLECTION

BAGS

(1)

HB0258

HARDWARE

BAG

(2)

J6006

7”-8”

HOSE

CLAMPS

(3)

A0584

BAG RING

ASSEMBLY

A0683 WEIGHT KIT A0684 BOOT KIT

(1)

HB0120

HARDWARE

BAG

(1)

B2220

WEIGHT

OUTER ENGINE

MOUNT TUBE

(2)

B0026

WEIGHT

BRACKET

(1)

B1117

HB0253

HARDWARE

9

9

(1)

BAG

(1)

A0672

LWR. MOUNT

ASSY.

(1)

B0079

BOOT

PLATE

(1)

ENGINE/

BLOWER/

BLADE ASSY.

(1)

E1030

BOOT

A0990 UNIT ASSEMBLY

2007 MODELS

(1)

A0551

TOP

ASSEMBLY

(1)

A0585

UPPER FRAME

ASSEMBLY

(1)

V1054

6” PLASTIC

INLET

(1)
C0011
HEAT GUARD

UPPER HOSE

(1)

E6004
BLOWER
CONE 7”

(1)

6” x 28”

(1)

7” x 48”

LOWER HOSE

(1)

A0318

ENGINE MOUNT

ARM ASSY.

(1)

A0619 (5.5HP)

70” THROTTLE

ASSEMBLY

OR
(1)

A0620 (6HP)

70” THROTTLE

ASSEMBLY

(3)

G0003

4 CU. FT.

COLLECTION

BAGS

(1)

HB0331

HARDWARE

BAG

(2)

J6006

7”-8”

HOSE

CLAMPS

(3)

A0584

BAG RING

ASSEMBLY

A0683 WEIGHT KIT

(1)

HB0120

HARDWARE

BAG

(1)

B2220

WEIGHT

OUTER ENGINE

MOUNT TUBE

(2)

B0026

WEIGHT

BRACKET

(1)

B1117

(1)

A0672

LWR. MOUNT

ASSY.

A0908 BOOT KIT

(1)

HB0078

HARDWARE

BAG

10

9

(1)

B0435

BOOT

PLATE

ENGINE/

BLOWER/

BLADE ASSY.

(1)

B0288

BOOT

ROD

(1)

(1)

E1031

BOOT

2-8 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 2-8.

(2) 5/16” - 18 x 2-1/2”
ALL THREAD HHCS BOLTS

Figure 2-8

(2) 5/16” - 18 JAM NUTS

2-9 Impeller Blade
Removal/Replacement

To Remove: First remove the center bolt (#1), washer
(#2) and spacer (#3) from the taper-lock bushing (#5).
See Figure 2-9. Next remove the (2) 1/4”-20 bolts (#4)
and place them into the threaded holes of the taper-lock
bushing (next to the holes they were removed from).
Gradually thread each bolt evenly into the taper-lock
bushing, forcing the blade to break-away from the taper­lock 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 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 HHCS grade
#8 bolts, (1) spacer washer and (1) HHCS bolt w/
washer. Torque to the proper specifications in the torque
chart on the back of this manual. Next, rotate the
impeller blade to insure that the blade is clear of contact
on all sides of the blower housing.

BLOWER HOUSING TAB

Figure 2-9

BLOWER CONE TAB

BLOWER HOUSING

IMPELLER BLADE

3

2

1

4

5

11

2-10 Length Of Hose Adjustment

2-13 Lower Hose To Boot Installation

The hoses in steps 2-11 and 2-12 must be cut to fit your
machine. Follow steps 2-11 and 2-12 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.

2-11 Upper Hose Installation

Slide a 5”-6” upper hose clamp P#(J6011) onto both
ends of the 6” upper hose (Figure 2-12). 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 2-12 for details. Make sure both ends of the hose
are clearly attached to the inlet and the blower assembly
inlet. Tighten the hose clamps.

2-12 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 2-12).

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 2-13). Tip:
Before securing clamp rotate hose counter-clockwise
(away from yourself) approximately 1” to add in retaining
boot to mower deck.

Figure 2-13

Lower Hose

Clamp

Boot

2-14 Front Weight Installation

NOTE: There is a difference between the Bobcat and

Bunton front casters, use the proper bolt hole pattern
picture for your mower.

Secure the weight brackets P#(B0026) to the mower by
using (2) 3/8”-16 u-bolts P#(K1119) and (4) 3/8”-16
flange nuts P#(K1215). Next, secure the weight to the
weight brackets by using (2) ½”-13 u-bolts P#(K0331)
and (4) ½” flange nuts-13 P#(K1246). When installing
the weight you should have another person help position
the weight onto a floor jack. Using the floor jack will
make installing the weight much easier. Tighten all nuts
and bolts. Use (Figure 2-14a or 2-14b) for more detail.

Figure 2-12

Blower

Cone

Inlet

Lower

Hose

Upper Hose

Boot

Figure 2-14a Bobcat Weight Kit Bolt Pattern

Weight Bracket

Figure 2-14b Bunton Weight Kit Bolt Pattern

Weight Bracket

Weight

Weight

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2-15 Throttle Cable Installation

To install the throttle cable kit to the ROPS (roll over
protection system), place the 3/8” U-Bolt P#(K0136)
onto the ROPS with the threads facing the front of the
mower. Next slide on the throttle mount plate assembly
P#(A0666) with the rivets also facing toward the front of
the mower. Tighten the throttle mount plate assembly
securely to the ROPS using (2) 3/8”16 flange nuts
P#(K1215) (Figure 2-15a). With the throttle cable facing
toward the engine/blower/blade assembly, place the
throttle base plate over the rivets, Slide the throttle cable
kit to the right, moving the smaller end of the slot over
the rivets. When positioned correctly, the throttle spring
plate will snap into place (Figure 2-15b).

NOTE: If mower is not equipped with a ROPS Intall the
throttle cable kit to the upper frame assembly P#(A0585)
using the same steps as above. Make sure to locate the
throttle cable kit were it can be easily accessed from the
operator’s seat.

To remove the throttle cable kit, lift the throttle spring
plate and slide the throttle kit to the left.

Route cable under upper hose as shown in Figure 2-15c.

Figure 2-15a

Properly Assembled
Throttle Cable Kit

Figure 2-15c

Throttle Cable

To fasten the throttle cable end to the engine, place the
throttle control lever into the “stop” position. Rotate the
engine throttle lever to the “stop” position. Thread the
wire end of the throttle cable into the engine throttle lever
eyelet and tighten the screw. Fasten the throttle cable
sleeve to the clamp on the engine throttle (Figure 2-15d).
Rotate the throttle control lever into the “fast” position to
check for proper installation.

(1) 3/8”-16 U-Bolt

(2) 3/8”-16 Flange Nuts

Figure 2-15b

Throttle Base Plate

ROPS
or
Upper Frame Assy.

Throttle Mount
Plate Assembly

NOTE: Cable sleeve may need to be cut, depending on
the engine type. Once throttle cable is attached, pull the
box handle to dump the box and be sure the cable does
not alter the movement of the box.

Figure 2-15d

Throttle Cable Clamp

Throttle Spring

Plate

Throttle

Throttle Cable

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2-16 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 2-16a).
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 2-16b).

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 2-16c). 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 2-16d).

Figure 2-16b

Figure 2-16c

Plastic Top

Draw Latches

Figure 2-16a

Bag Ring

Bag Ring

End Caps

Slot
Bracket

Grasp Bag
Here

Figure 2-16d

Plastic Bag

Cloth Bag

Cloth Bag

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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.

3-2 Operation & Tips On Mowing

A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE maintenance list in
paragraph 4-1.
B. Start the engine/blower/blade assembly.
B. Start mower.
C. With the mower at high idle speed, engage the mower
deck.
D. Proceed to operate the control levers of the mower.

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 14 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.

NOTE: If the collection system does not appear to be
collecting the grass clippings; disengage the deck,
and blower, engage the parking brake and turn the
mower off. Check the upper hose, lower hose, top
screen and boot for clogs.

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.
* 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 sloped, etc.

SECTION IV

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.

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

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

5. 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:

3-3 Unloading The Collection System

A. Stop the forward movement of the mower.

B. Disengage the mower deck.

C. Using the throttle cable slow the engine down to idle.

D. Engage the parking brake.

1. Clean all debris from machine especially from the
container, and off of safety decals. Replace any
missing or illegible decals.

2. Clean all debris from the box screen.

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

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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.

THE SERIAL NUMBER PLATE

IS LOCATED ON THE TOP

ASSEMBLY P#(A0551)

PECO

OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT

Model Number

Serial Number

Arden, North Carolina 28704

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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: _________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________ 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, 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 Blades Label

Caution: Keep Impeller Bolt Tight Label

Part #: R4028

Danger: Keep Hands And Clothes Clear Label

Part #: R1069

Warning: Turn Off Blower Label

Part #: R4054

Part #: R4008

Caution: Rotating Blades Label

Part #: R1057

Red Reflector Label

Part #: R1065

Made In America Label

Part #: R1051

Warning: Hearing Protect Label

Part #: R1090

Pro Bagger Logo Label

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NOTES

PECOPECO

PECOPECOPECO

P

PPPP

ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA 28704

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

EMAIL: [e-mail]

WEBSITE: www.lawnvac.com

P.O. BOX 1197