Peco 23131504, 23131505 Operator's Manual

PECOPECO

PECOPECOPECO

GRASS COLLECTION

SYSTEM

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PROCAT and predator pro

F-SERIES & G-SERIES 2008-2012

MODEL 23131504 & 23131505

DESIGNED FOR:

BOB-CAT

Pro BaggerPro Bagger

Pro Bagger

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE

MANUAL PART#: Q0421 $10.00 REV: 2

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 Left and Right Lower Frame Leg
Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-6
2-3 Lower Mount Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - 6
2-4 Rear brace Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
2-5 Outer Engine Mount Tube Installation - - - - - - - - 7
2-6 Engine Mount Arm Assembly Installation - - - - - - 7
2-7 Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly Installation- - - - - 7
2-8 Upper Frame Assembly Installation- - - - - - - - - - 8
2-9 Top Assembly To
Upper Frame Assembly Installation- - - - - - - - - - 8
2-10 Hing Kit Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
2-11 Boot To Mower Deck Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 9
2-12 Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9

Safety

SECTION PAGE

2-13 Front Weight Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - 10
2-14 Length Of Hose Adjustment- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
2-15 Upper Hose Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
2-16 Lower Hose To Blower Cone Installation- - - - - - 11
2-17 Lower Hose To Boot Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 11
2-18 Throttle Cable Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
2-19 Installation And Removal Of Collection Bags- - - 13
2-20 Impeller Blade Removal/Repalcement - - - - - - - 14
Exploded Views And Part Drawings - - - - - - - - - - 15-17

III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
3-1 General Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
3-2 Operation & Tips On Mowing- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
3-3 Unloading the Collection System - - - - - - - - - - - 18

IV MAINTENANCE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
4-1 Maintenance Checklist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18

V PARTS AND SERVICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
5-1 Parts And Service Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Safety Decals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
Torque Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
Drill Template - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22

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

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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

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.

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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 (On most products, see owners manual for specifics) 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 New 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 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. 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 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. The collection system is also
good for picking up leaves and twigs in pre-season and
post-season clean-up. 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,
they can be released for easy dumping.

Section II

INSTALLATION FOR USE

2-1 Preparation Of Mower

Carefully dismantle wooden the shipping crate from
around the components. Cut the 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 part drawings on pages
13 through 15. Remove the bumper from the rear frame
of the mower before proceeding.

On the rear right side of the mower chassis drill two
13/32” holes. There are several ways of doing this, the
best is to remove the bolt that connects the lower rear
bumper to the mower’s chassis (Figure 2-1b) and
loosely fasten the right lower frame leg assembly
P#(A0679) with the existing bolt and nut to use as a
template. Use a center punch to mark the holes, then
remove the right lower frame leg assembly. Another way
to mark the holes is to use the full scale drill template to
center-punch the holes (Page 21), or by using the
dimensions provided on the drill template for laying out
the holes. We recommend when laying out the holes to
use a square and a metal scribe. NOTE: For the F­Series mower, follow the instructions listed for the G­Series, but do not remove the rear bumper.

Figure 2-1b

Existing

Bolt

Drill (2) Holes

with 13/32” Drill Bit

PER SIDE

2-2 Left and Right Lower Frame Leg
Installation

Secure the left lower frame leg P#(A0681) and the right
lower frame leg P#(A0679) to the rear frame of the
mower, using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS P#(K1191), (2) 3/8”­16 nylon flange locknuts P#(K2038) (PER LEG) and
existing hardware removed from the rear bumper. Refer
to Figure 2-2a.

Figure 2-2a

(2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS

(2) 3/8”-16 Nylon Flange

Locknut (PER LEG)

G-SERIES

Figure 2-1a

Remove

Rear Bumper

Right Lower

Frame Leg

Left Lower

Frame Leg

Existing

Hardware

5

G-SERIES ONLY: Secure the oil cooler support to the
left and right lower frame legs using existing hardware
from the bumper removal. It may be necessary to loosen
all hardware on the oil cooler support in order to align
the mounting hole on the frame leg. Once the support is
secured to the leg, tighten all hardware. Refer to Figure
2-2b and 2-2c.

F-Series: 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 2-3b).

Oil Cooler

Support

Existing

Hardware

Figure 2-2c

Existing

Hardware

Figure 2-2b

Left Lower

Frame Leg

Oil Cooler

Support

Right Lower

Frame Leg

Figure 2-3b

(4) Existing

Bolts and Nuts

Lower Mount Assembly

2-4 Rear Brace Installation

G-SERIES ONLY: Secure (1) rear brace P#(B0668) to
the lower mount assembly and the left lower frame leg.
Use (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS P#(K1191) and (2) 3/8”-16
nylon flange locknuts P#(K2038). Secure (1) rear brace
P#(B0668) to the lower mount assembly and the right
lower frame leg. Use (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS P#(K1191)
and (2) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknuts P#(K2038). Refer
to Figure 2-4.

2-3 Lower Mount Assembly
Installation

G-Series: Secure the lower mount assembly P#(A0672)
to the rear frame of the mower using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1”
HHCS P#(K1191) and (2) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknuts
P#(K2038). Refer to Figure 2-3a.

Lower Mount

Assembly

(2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS

(2) 3/8”-16 Nylon

Flange Locknut

Figure 2-3a

Figure 2-4

Left Lower

Frame Leg

Rear

Brace

Lower Mount

Assembly

(2) 3/8”-16 x 1 “ HHCS

(2) 3/8”-16 Nylon Flange

Locknut

Rear

Brace

Right Lower

Frame Leg

6

2-5 Outer Engine Mount Tube
Installation

2-7 Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly
Installation

Position the outer engine mount tube P#(B1117) as
shown in Figure 2-5. Secure the outer engine mount
tube to the lower mount assembly using (2) 3/8”-16 u­bolts P#(K1119) and (4) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknuts.

Figure 2-5

Outer Engine

Mount Tube

(2) 3/8”-16 U-Bolt

(4) 3/8”-16 Nylon

Flange Locknut

2-6 Engine Mount Arm Assembly
Installation

Position the engine/blower/blade assembly on top of the
engine mount arm assembly and secure with (4) 5-16”­18 x 1-1/2” HHCS P#(K1157) and (4) 3/8”-16 nylon
flange locknuts P#(K2516). Refer to Figure 2-7.

Figure 2-7

Engine Mount

Arm Assembly

(4) 5-16”-18 x 1-1/2” HHCS

(4) 5/16”-18 Nylon Flange Locknut

Engine/Blower

Blade Assembly

Insert the engine mount arm assembly P#(A1824) into
the outer engine mount tube and align the mounting
holes on both parts. Secure the engine mount arm
assembly to the outer engine mount tube using (1)
detent pin P#(J0248). Refer to Figure 2-6.

Figure 2-6

Engine Mount

Arm Assembly

(1) Detent Pin

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2-8 Upper Frame Assembly
Installation

Lift the upper frame assembly P#(A1838) into position
above the lower mount assembly. Insert the vertical tube
on the lower mount assembly into the vertical tube on
the upper frame assembly. Secure the upper frame
assembly using (1) clevis pin P#(K0133) and (1) hair pin
clip P#(K0088). Refer to Figure 2-9.

Figure 2-9

2-9 Top Assembly To Upper Frame
Assembly Installation & Inlet
Installation

Position the top assembly P#(A1157) above the upper
frame assembly as shown in Figure 2-9. 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.

From the inside of the top assembly, slide the inlet
P#(V0025) into the hole on the bagger top until the inlet
locks into place. The inlet should pivot 360 degrees
about the hole in the bagger top. Refer to Figure 2-9.

Top

Assembly

5/16”-18 x 2-1/2”

Hex Bolt

Upper Frame

Assembly

5/16”-18

Locknut

Hair Pin

Clip

Insert Inlet

From Inside

Inlet

Clevis

Pin

5/16”-18 x 2-1/2”

Hex Bolt

8

2-10 Hinge Kit Assembly Installation

2-12 Blower Cone Installation

Assemble the hinge kit as shown in Figure 2-10, using
(2) 5/16”-18 x 1” HHCS P#(K1154), (3) 5/16”-18 nylon
flange locknuts P#(K2516), (5) 1/4” flat washers
P#(K0037) and (2) swing arm brackets P#(ZT-0004).
Place (1) vinyl cap P#(J0289) on the end of the hex bolts
as shown in Figure 2-10. Leave the nuts loose enough to
allow fluid movement of the top when opening and
closing. When opened, the top should rest on the middle
joint of the hinge allowing it to remain up.

Figure 2-10

K1154

K2516

K0037

J0289

ZT-0004

2-11 Boot to Mower Deck Installation

Secure the boot plate P#(B0673) to the mower deck
using (1) boot rod P#(B0288) and (1) hair pin clip
P#(K0099). Secure the boot P#(E1030) to the boot plate
using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” carriage bolt P#(K1182), (2) 3/8”
flat washer P#(K0047), and (2) 3/8”-16 nyloc nut
P#(K1216). Insert the carriage bolt from the inside of the
boot so that the threads are on the outside. This will
prevent grass clippings from collecting on the threads.
Refer to Figure 2-11.

Figure 2-11

Boot Rod

Thread (1) 5/16”-18 jam nut P#(K0120) onto each end of
(2) 5/16”-18 x 2-1/2” HHCS P#(K0125) as shown in
Figure 2-12a.

Figure 2-12a

Thread (1) Jam Nut

Onto Each 5/16”-18 Bolt

Now partially thread (1) bolt into each of the two
threaded bosses located on the blower housing. Place
blower cone so the two tabs line up with the bolts and
tighten completely as shown in Figure 2-12b.

Figure 2-12b

Threaded

Boss

Once the (2) bolts are tight, tighten the jam nuts against
the threaded boss as shown in Figure 2-12c.

Figure 2-12c

(2nd) Tighten

Jam Nut

Refer to Figure 2-12d for proper blower cone installation
reference.

Blower

Cone Tab

(1st) Tighten

Bolt

Hair Pin Clip

Boot

Boot Plate

(2) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolt

(2) 3/8” Flat Washer
(2) 3/8-16 Nyloc Nut

Figure 2-12d

Blower

Cone

9

2-13 Front Weight Assembly
Installation

NOTE: A floor jack should be used to help position
weights onto the brackets. When installing the weights
you should have another person to help position the
weights. Align the weight bracket holes over the front
wheel castor cap (Figure 2-13a). Secure brackets with
(1) 3/8”-16 x 2-5/8” x 3-3/8” U-bolt P#(K1460), (2) 3/8”
flat washers P#(K0047) and (2) 3/8”-16 nyloc nuts
P#(K1216) per side. The U-bolt is inserted from the
bottom. Repeat steps for weight bracket on opposite
side.

Figure 2-13a

Position the weight P#(B0026) under the weight brackets
and secure with (1)1/2”-13 x 4-1/4” x 4-5/16” U-bolt
P#(K0331), (2) 1/2” flat washers P#(K0055) and (2) 1/2”­13 nyloc nuts P#(K1247) per side (Figure 2-13b).

(1) 3/8” - 16 x 2-5/8” x 3-3/8” U-bolt

(2) 3/8”-16 Nyloc Nut

(2) 3/8’ Flat Washer

(PER BRACKET)

Front Wheel

Castor Cap

Figure 2-13b

Weight

Weight Bracket

Weight Brackets

(2) ½” - 13 x 4-1/4 x 4-5/16 U-bolt

(4) ½”-13 Nyloc Nut

(4) ½” Flat Washer

10

2-14 Length Of Hose Adjustment

The hoses in steps 2-15 and 2-16 must be cut to fit your
machine. Follow steps 2-15 and 2-16. 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, but have to remain
short enough to prevent hose “kinks”.

2-16 Lower Hose To Blower Cone
Installation

Slide a 8” hose clamp P#(J0080) 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 2-17.

2-17 Lower Hose To Boot Installation

2-15 Upper Hose Installation

Slide a 6” hose clamp P#(J0060) onto both ends of the
6” upper hose P#(F0001) (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 2-17 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 2-17

Clamps

Inlet

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 2-17). Tip:
Before securing clamp rotate hose counter-clockwise
(away from yourself) approximately 1” to add in retaining
boot to mower deck.

Hose

Hose

Clamps

Upper

Hose

Blower

Outlet

Blower

Cone

11

Lower

Hose

Boot

2-18 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 2-18a). 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 2-18b).

Figure 2-18c

Throttle

Cable

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 over upper hose as shown in Figure 2-18c.

Figure 2-18a

Properly Assembled
Throttle Cable Kit

ROPS
or
Upper Frame Assy.

Throttle Mount
Plate Assembly

Attach J-Clip Using

Existing Hardware

When routing the throttle cable from the ROPS to the
engine, attach (1) J-clip P#(K1455) included in the
throttle kit hardware bag, to the blower housing, using
existing hardware as shown in Figure 2-18c.

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 2-18d).
Rotate the throttle control lever into the “fast” position to
check for proper installation.

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.

(1) 3/8”-16 U-Bolt

(2) 3/8”-16 Flange Nuts

Figure 2-18b

Throttle Base Plate

Throttle Spring

Plate

Figure 2-18d

Engine Throttle

Cable Clamp

Throttle

Engine Throttle

Lever

12

2-19 Installation/Removal Of
Collection Bags

IMPORTANT!

To prevent bag wear, install (2) red plastic end caps
P#(J0274), as shown in Figure 2-19a, on each bag ring
before installing bags.

Figure 2-19c

Plastic Top

Figure 2-19a

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 2­19b). Do this for each of three bags.

Figure 2-19b

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 2-19d).
Repeat for the other bags. Reinstall all bags, line with
plastic bags if desired, close the plastic top and reattach
the draw latches.

Figure 2-19d

-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 2-19c).

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 2-19e).

Figure 2-19e

Plastic Bag

Cloth Bag

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2-20 Impeller Blade
Removal/Replacement

To gain impeller blade (#1) access, first remove the
blower cone (#2) from the blower housing, located on
the PTO assembly P#(A1821), by removing two blower
cone bolts and nuts (#3). Next, remove the blower
housing front (#4) by removing seven bolts and nuts (#5)
around the outer housing edge. Refer to Figure 2-20.

To Remove: First, remove one 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HHCS
P#(K1211) (#6), one taper-lock bushing washer
P#(K0278) (#7) and one spacer bushing P#(S3242) (#8)
from the taper-lock bushing (#9). See Figure 2-20. Next,
remove two 1/4”-20 x 1” HHCS (#10) and place them
into the threaded holes (#11) of the taper-lock bushing
P#(S4302). Last, gradually thread each bolt evenly into
the taper-lock bushing, forcing the blade to break-away
from the taper-lock bushing.

Figure 2-20

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3

Tips on removing impeller blade;

1 - Try carefully hitting the base of the impeller blade
(#1), between each vein (#12), with a rubber mallet to
loosen the taper-lock bushing hold.
2 - Spray break-free lubricant into the surrounding areas
of the taper-lock bushing (#9) and repeat Tip 1.

To Replace: First, place the impeller blade (#1) over the
drive shaft (#13). Next, slide the taper-lock bushing (#9)
on to the drive shaft and into the impeller blade, aligning
the non-threaded holes (#14) of the taper-lock bushing
to the threaded holes of the impeller blade. Then, fasten
by using two 1/4”-20 x 1” HHCS (#10), one spacer
bushing (#8) one taper lock bushing washer (#7), and
one 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HHCS (#6). Torque all bolts to the
specifications located in the chart towards the back of
this manual. Last, rotate the impeller blade to ensure
that the blade is clear of contact on all sides of the
blower housing.

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5

2

3

12

9

8

13

10

7

6

Taper-Lock Bushing

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Enlarged View

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11

14

2

9

4

6

7

10

3

5

8

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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" FLAT 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 WASHER, 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 Label 2
15 R1069 Warning - Turn Off Blower Label 1
16 R1065 Made In USA Lab el 1
17 R1054 Important Check Hoses 1
18 R1051 Warning - Use Hearing Protection 1

A1158 Top Assembly

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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 17 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.

PECO

THE SERIAL NUMBER PLATE

IS LOCATED ON THE PLASTIC 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.

10 Walden Drive

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 #: R4027

Part #: R1069

Part #: R2007

Part #: R2008

Part #: R1057

Part #: R1054

Part #:R4008

Part #:R4015

Part #: R1065

Part #:R1051

Part #: R1090

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DRAWING IS FULL SCALE.

MAY BE USED A S A T EMPLATE.

CHASSIS

RT. REAR

0.75"

1.00"

DRILL T EMPLATE

FOR T HE BOB-CAT

REAR CHASSIS

∅0.406

USE A

13/32" DRILL

this end flush w/

rear of chassis

this end flush w/

rear of chassis

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LT. REAR

CHASSIS

this end flush w/

rear of chassis

this end flush w/

rear of chassis

NOTES

PECOPECO

PECOPECOPECO

P

PPP

P

10 WALDEN DRIVE

ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA 28704

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

EMAIL: [e-mail]

WEBSITE: www.lawnvac.com