PECOPECO
PECOPECOPECO
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CUB CADET TANK & LESCO Z2
MODEL# 21621209 & 15 & 33621205 & 08
GRASS
COLLECTION
SYSTEM
DESIGNED FOR:
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE
MANUAL PART#: Q0374 $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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-6
2-2 Left And Right Lower Mount Plate
Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
2-3 Main Frame Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - 7
2-4 Exhaust Deflector Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
2-5 Outer Engine Mount Tube Installation - - - - - - - - 7
2-6 Engine Mount Arm Assembly Installation - - - - - - 8
2-7 Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly Installation- - - - - 8
2-8 Lift Handle Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
2-9 Aluminum Grass Container Installation - - - - - - - 8
2-10 Dump mechanism Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - 8
Exploded Parts Views - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 -14
2-11 Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
Safety
SECTION PAGE
2-12 Impeller Blade removal Replacement - - - - - - - 15
2-13 Boot To Mower Deck Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 16
2-14 Length Of Hose Adjustment- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
2-15 Upper Hose Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
2-16 Lower Hose To Blower Cone Installation- - - - - - 16
2-17 Lower Hose To Boot Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 17
2-18 Front Weight Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
2-19 Throttle Kit Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - 18
III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
3-1 General Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
3-2 Operation & Tips On Mowing- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
3-3 Disengagement Of The Blower - - - - - - - - - - - 19
3-4 Unloading The Collection System - - - - - - - - - - - 19
IV MAINTENANCE- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
4-1 Maintenance Checklist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
V PARTS AND SERVICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
5-1 Parts And Service Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
Safety Decals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
Torque Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 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.
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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 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.
Removing The Weight Kit
Remove the two carriage bolts and flange nuts that
fasten the two existing weight bars to the rear frame of
the mower. Remove the weight bars. See Figure 2-1a.
Figure 2-1a
REMOVE CARRIAGE
BOLTS AND FLANGE NUTS
REMOVE
WEIGHT BARS
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 up to the
aluminum container mounted over the rear portion of the
frame. The operator can engage the engine/blower/blade
assembly by starting the engine.
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
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 9 through 16.
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.
Removing The Rear Panel Guard
Remove the two existing nuts and bolts that fasten the
panel guard to the rear frame of the mower. See Figure
2-1b and 2-1c for reference.
Figure 2-1b
REMOVE
REMOVE
CUB CADET MODEL
LESCO MODEL
5
Figure 2-1c
CUB
CADET
REMOVE
EXISTING
HARDWARE
LESCO
Figure 2-2a
1/2”-13 x 1” HHCS
1/2”-13 FLANGE NUT
Rotating The Donaldson Air Cleaner
Note: If equipped with a Donaldson air cleaner, unit
must be rotated to make clearance for top main frame
assembly. To rotate Donaldson air cleaner, loosen bolt
on air cleaner bracket, rotate air cleaner forward as
needed for clearance as shown in Figure 2-1d and
tighten.
Figure 2-1d
LOOSEN BOLT
ROTATE TO THE
FORWARD POSITION
RIGHT LOWER
MOUNT PLATE
Figure 2-2b
EXISTING
HARDWARE
1/2”-13 x 1” HHCS
1/2”-13 FLANGE NUT
EXISTING
HARDWARE
LEFT LOWER
MOUNT PLATE
2-3 Main Frame Assembly Installation
Lift the main frame assembly P#(A0845) into position on
top of the left and right lower mount plate. Fasten using
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS and (2) 3/8”-16 flange nuts PER
SIDE. See Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3
MAIN
FASTEN
HERE
FRAME LEG
2-2 Left And Right Lower Mount Plate
Installation
Fasten the left lower mount plate P#(B0395) and the
right lower mount plate P#(B0396) to the rear frame of
the mower using the (2) existing bolts and (2) nuts
removed from the rear panel guard and (2) 1/2”-13 x 1”
HHCS P#(K1231) and (2) 1/2”-13 flange nuts
P#(K1246). See Figure 2-2a and 2-2b.
LOWER
MOUNT
PLATE
6
2-4 Exhaust Deflector Installation
Fasten the exhaust deflector P#(C0058) to the underside
of the right lower mount plate P#(B0396) and fasten
using (2) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS and (2) 1/4”-20 nyloc nuts.
See Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4
RIGHT LOWER
MOUNT PLATE
2-6 Engine Mount Arm Assembly
Installation
Insert the engine mount arm assembly P#(A0976) into
the outer engine mount tube P#(A0977) and fasten with
(1) detent pin P#(J0248). See Figure 2-6.
Figure 2-6
OUTER ENGINE
MOUNT TUBE
DETENT
PIN
ENGINE MOUNT
ARM ASSEMBLY
EXHAUST
DEFLECTOR
(2) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS
(2) 1/4”-20 NYLOC NUT
2-5 Outer Engine Mount Tube
Installation
Fasten the outer engine mount tube P#(A0977) to the
rear frame of the mower. Use (2) 1/2”-13 x 1” HHCS
P#(K1231) and (2) 1/2”-13 flange nuts P#(K1246). You
will use the existing holes from which the weights were
removed. See Figure 2-5 for reference.
Figure 2-5
(2) 1/2”-13 x 1” HHCS
(2) 1/2”-13 FLANGE NUTS
2-7 Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly
Installation
Place the engine/blower/blade assembly onto the engine
mount arm assembly and align the mounting holes.
Fasten by using (4) 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” HHCS P#(K1157)
and (4) 5-16”-18 flange nuts P#(K1178). See the figures
below for detail.
Figure 2-7a
Figure 2-7b
ENGINE/BLOWER
BLADE ASSEMBLY
ENGINE MOUNT
ARM ASSEMBLY
(4) 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” HHCS
REAR FRAME
OUTER ENGINE
MOUNT TUBE
9
(4) 5/16”-18 FLANGE NUT
7
2-8 Lift Handle Installation
The various parts of the handle assembly P#(A0273)
must be attached to the container frame. Page 11shows
the orientation and location of the components. Slide the
lift handle into the slot in the handle mount bracket
P#(B1730) on the grass container. It may be necessary
to remove the handle grip P#(J0522) to allow the handle
to fit through the slot.
Before attaching the handle, hook one end of the spring
P#(J0176) into the hole on the underside of the handle.
Hook the other end of the spring into the open hole in
the handle mount bracket. Fasten the handle to the
grass container frame by using (1) 3/8”-16 x 2” HHCS
P#(K1208) and (2) 3/8”-16 flange nuts P#(K1215). At this
point the handle can pivot back and forth in the slot of
the handle mount bracket. With the handle in place,
fasten the ball joint P#(K1442) to the end of the latch rod
P#(A0260) (Page 11). Tighten to approximately half way
down the threads of the latch rod. Slide the ball joint into
the hole on the latch hook P#(B1529). Use (1) 5/16”-24
hex nut P#(K1444) and (1) 5/16” lock washer P#(K0043)
to fasten the ball joint to the latch hook. Attach the
opposite end of the latch rod into the handle. Fasten the
rod to the handle by using (1) 3/32” x 3/4” cotter pin
P#(K0094). Adjust the rod to allow the hook to close the
box door completely.
Refer to pages 9 and 10 for exploded parts drawings
and photographs of the complete assembly.
.
2-9 Aluminum Grass Container
Installation
Figure 2-9
PIVOT PINS
2-10 Dump Mechanism Adjustment
The linkage may be adjusted in two places, at the
adjusting screw P#(K1435) and the latch assembly
items. See page 9-10 for visual clarification. To change
the door closure tightness, screw the adjusting screw
(Figure 2-10) in or out. To adjust the latch, change the
length of the latch rod by screwing the latch adjusting
ball joint in or out. The latch hook pivot should be in the
middle of the slot in the latch hook pivot plate. Slide the
pivot back or forth and then re-tighten.
NOTE: It is recommended that (3) people assist in
mounting the container.
With three people available, two can lower the container
onto the frame while the third person inserts the pivot
pins P#(K0172) through the holes. Insert the pins from
the outside to the inside. Secure with (1) 5/8” washer
P#(K0058) and (1) 5/32” x 2-5/8” hair pin clip P#(K0088)
per pivot pin (Figure 2-9).
Reattach the bottom ends of the door opening linkages
to the main frame by using (1) Rue-Ring cotter pin
P#(K1437) per side.
To test the functionality of the dump mechanism, pull the
lift handle away from the unit, and lift upward. The door
of the container should open and the box should pivot
clockwise towards the ground.
Figure 2-10
ADJUSTING
SCREW
COTTER
PIN
8
Lift Handle Assembly
Aluminum Grass Container Assembly
Inlet
Aluminum Grass Container
With Handle Attached
Latch Hook Mechanism Assembly
MAIN FRAME
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ALUMINUM GRASS CONTAINER
EXPLODED VIEW
10
MODEL#: 21621209
MOWER NAME: CUB CADET
MOWER MODEL: TANK
MOWER DECK SIZE: 48” 54” 60”
VAC NAME: 12 CUBIC FOOT PRO 12
5.5HP BRIGGS & STRATTON
BOM0325
FOR YEAR: 2007-2006
REVISED:
A0998 UNIT ASSEMBLY
(1)
A0794
12 CU. FT.
BOX ASSY.
V1054
6” PLASTIC
INLET
B0396
RT. LWR.
MOUNT PL.
(1)
(1)
(1)
6” x 38”
UPPER HOSE
(1)
B0395
LT. LWR.
MOUNT PL.
(1)
7” x 35”
LOWER HOSE
OUTER ENGINE
MOUNT TUBE
(4)
J1000
2” - 10”
HOSE
CLAMPS
(1)
A0977
(1)
HB0342
HARDWARE
BAG
(1)
A0976
ENGINE MNT.
ARM ASSY.
(1)
A0845
MAIN FRAME
ASSEMBLY
(1)
A0273
BOX HANDLE
ASSY.
A0689 WEIGHT KIT
(1)
HB0314
HARDWARE
BAG
(1)
B2220
WEIGHT
E6004
BLOWER
CONE 7”
(2)
B0026
WEIGHT
BRACKET
(1)
(1)
(1)
C0058
EXHAUST
DEFLECTOR
A0060
THROTTLE
CABLE
KIT (70”)
A0690 BOOT KIT
(1)
HB0078
HARDWARE
BAG
11
(1)
B2555
BOOT
PLATE
(1)
ENGINE/
BLOWER/
BLADE ASSY.
(1)
B4331
BOOT ROD
(1)
E1031
BOOT
MODEL#: 21621215
MOWER NAME: CUB CADET
MOWER MODEL: TANK
MOWER DECK SIZE: 48”,54” & 60”
VAC NAME: 12 CUBIC FOOT PRO 12
6.5HP BRIGGS AND STRATTON VANGUARD
BOM0325
PECO
PECO
PECO
PECO
PECO
PECO
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
PP
FOR YEAR: 2006 - 2008
REVISED:
12/19/11
R
A0998 UNIT ASSEMBLY
(1)
V1054
(1)
A0794
12 CU. FT.
BOX ASSY.
6” PLASTIC
INLET
B0396
RT. LWR.
MOUNT PL.
(1)
6” x 38”
UPPER HOSE
(1)
(1)
7” x 35”
LOWER HOSE
(1)
B0395
LT. LWR.
MOUNT PL.
(4)
J1000
2” - 10”
HOSE CLAMPS
(1)
A0977
OUTER ENGINE
MOUNT TUBE
(1)
HB0342
HARDWARE
BAG
(1)
A0976
ENGINE MNT.
ARM ASSY.
(1)
A0845
MAIN FRAME
ASSEMBLY
A0689 WEIGHT KIT
(1)
HB0314
HARDWARE
BAG
B2220
WEIGHT
(1)
A0273
BOX HANDLE
ASSY.
(1)
E6004
BLOWER
CONE 7”
(2)
B0026
WEIGHT
BRACKET
(1)
(1)
(1)
C0058
EXHAUST
DEFLECTOR
A0690 BOOT KIT
(1)
HB0078
HARDWARE
BAG
12
A0060
70” THROTTLE
CABLE KIT FOR
(5.5 & 6.5HP)
(1)
B2555
BOOT
PLATE
(1)
A639
ENGINE/
BLOWER/
BLADE ASSY.
(1)
B4331
BOOT ROD
(1)
E1031
BOOT
MODEL#: 33621205
MOWER NAME: LESCO
MOWER MODEL: Z2
MOWER DECK SIZE: 48” 54” & 60”
VAC NAME: 12 CUBIC FOOT PRO 12
5.5HP BRIGGS & STRATTON
BOM0327
FOR YEAR: 2007-2006
REVISED:
A0937 UNIT ASSEMBLY
(1)
V1054
(1)
A0794
12 CU. FT.
BOX ASSY.
6” PLASTIC
INLET
B0396
RT. LWR.
MOUNT PL.
(1)
(1)
6” x 38”
UPPER HOSE
(1)
B0395
LT. LWR.
MOUNT PL.
(1)
7” x 35”
LOWER HOSE
A0977
OUTER ENGINE
MOUNT TUBE
(4)
J1000
2” - 10”
HOSE
CLAMPS
(1)
(1)
HB0344
HARDWARE
BAG
(1)
A0976
ENGINE MNT.
ARM ASSY.
(1)
A0845
MAIN FRAME
ASSEMBLY
(1)
A0273
BOX HANDLE
ASSY.
A0693 WEIGHT KIT
(1)
HB0319
HARDWARE
BAG
(2)
B3750
WEIGHT
BRACKET
(1)
E6004
BLOWER
CONE 7”
(1)
C0058
EXHAUST
DEFLECTOR
A0060
THROTTLE
CABLE
KIT (70”)
A0690 BOOT KIT
(1)
HB0078
HARDWARE
BAG
13
(1)
B2555
BOOT
PLATE
(1)
B4331
BOOT ROD
(1)
ENGINE/
BLOWER/
BLADE ASSY.
(1)
(1)
E1031
BOOT
MODEL#: 33621208
MOWER NAME: LESCO
MOWER MODEL: Z2
MOWER DECK SIZE: 48”, 54” & 60”
VAC NAME: 12 CUBIC FOOT PRO 12
6.5 BRIGGS AND STRATTON VANGUARD
BOM0327
PECO
PECO
PECO
PECO
PECO
PECO
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
PP
FOR YEAR: 2007-2006
REVISED: 12/19/11
R
A0937 UNIT ASSEMBLY
(1)
V1054
(1)
A0794
12 CU. FT.
BOX ASSY.
6” PLASTIC
INLET
B0396
RT. LWR.
MOUNT PL.
6” x 38”
UPPER HOSE
(1)
(1)
MOUNT PL.
7” x 35”
LOWER HOSE
(1)
B0395
LT. LWR.
(1)
A0977
OUTER ENGINE
MOUNT TUBE
(4)
J1000
2” - 10”
HOSE CLAMPS
(1)
(1)
HB0344
HARDWARE
BAG
(1)
A0976
ENGINE MNT.
ARM ASSY.
(1)
A0845
MAIN FRAME
ASSEMBLY
A0693 WEIGHT KIT
(1)
HB0319
HARDWARE
BAG
BRACKET
(1)
A0273
BOX HANDLE
ASSY.
(2)
B3750
WEIGHT
(1)
E6004
BLOWER
CONE 7”
(1)
C0058
EXHAUST
DEFLECTOR
A0690 BOOT KIT
(1)
HB0078
HARDWARE
BAG
14
FOR (5.5 & 6.5HP)
A0060
70” THROTTLE
CABLE KIT
(1)
B2555
BOOT
PLATE
(1)
(1)
B4331
BOOT ROD
(1)
A639
ENGINE/
BLOWER/
BLADE ASSY.
(1)
E1031
BOOT
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.
2-12 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 2-12. 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.
Figure 2-11
BLOWER
CONE
BLOWER
HOUSING
TABS
(2) 5/16”-18 x 2-1/2”
ALL THREAD HHCS
(2) 5/16”-18 JAM NUT
IMPELLER BLADE
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.
Figure 2-12
3
2
1
4
5
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2-13 Boot To Mower Deck Installation
2-14 Length Of Hose Adjustment
Remove the grass deflector (Figure 2-13a) from the
mower deck by lifting the deflector and removing the
deflector rod and spring. Remove the deck finger guard
and existing hardware (Figure 2-13b).
Figure 2-13a
GRASS
DEFLECTOR
Figure 2-13b
SPRING
DEFLECTOR
ROD
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
adjust for the blower assembly’s movement as well as
allow for enough clamping surface between the inlet,
blower assembly, and the deck boot.
2-15 Upper Hose Installation
Slide a 2”-10” hose clamp P#(J1000) onto both ends of
the 6” upper hose (Figure 2-16). 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 2-16 for details. Make sure both ends of the hose
are clearly attached to the inlet and the blower assembly
inlet. Tighten the hose clamps.
2-16 Lower Hose To Blower Cone
Installation
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
flange nuts. 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 2-13c)
Figure 2-13c
BOOT
HAIR PIN
CLIP
(2) CARRIAGE BOLTS
(2) FLANGE NUTS
BOOT
ROD
BOOT
PLATE
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 2-16.
Figure 2-16
INLET
UPPER
HOSE
BLOWER
CONE
LOWER
HOSE
2”- 10”
CLAMPS
2”- 10”
CLAMPS
BOOT
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2-17 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 2-17). Tip:
Before securing clamp rotate hose counter-clockwise
(away from yourself) approximately 1” to add in retaining
boot to mower deck.
Figure 2-17
CUB CADET
Fasten the weight brackets P#(B0026) to the weight
P#(B2220) using (2) 1/2”-13 u-bolts P#(K0331) and (4)
1/2”-13 flange nuts P#(K1246). It is recommended that
you have someone help you lift the weight on the wheel
frame. Fasten the weight to the wheel frame using (2)
3/8”-16 u-bolts P#(K1119) and (4) 3/8”-16 flange nuts
P#(K1215). See Figure 2-18a. for reference.
LOWER
HOSE
BOOT
7”- 8”
CLAMP
2-18 Front Weight Installation
The front weight kit assemblies are different for the Cub
Cadet and Lesco models. Cub Cadet models use a
weight bar from the manufacturer. The Lesco models
use the weights that are provided with the mower.
CUB CADET
Figure 2-18a
1/2”-13
U-BOLT
3/8”-16
U-BOLT
WEIGHT
WEIGHT
BRACKET
LESCO
Fasten the (2) weight brackets P#(B3750) to the wheel
frame using (1) 3/8”-16 x 2-1/2”-3” u-bolts P#(K1432)
and (2) 3/8”-16 flange nuts P#(K1215) PER SIDE.
Fasten the weights that were removed in section 2-1, to
the weight brackets, using (1) 3-8”-16 x 4” HHCS
P#(K1201) and (1) 3/8”-16 flange nuts P#(K1215) PER
SIDE. See Figure 2-18b. for reference.
LESCO
Figure 2-18b
(1) 3/8”-16 x 2-1/2” x 3” U-BOLT
(2) 3/8”-16 FLANGE NUTS (PER SIDE)
.
WEIGHTS
WEIGHT
BRACKETS
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2-19 Throttle Cable Installation
To install the throttle cable kit to the box assembly, align
the large end of the slot in the throttle base plate (Figure
2-19a) with the rivets located on the front of the box
assembly frame (Figure 2-19b). 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 2-19c).
To remove the throttle cable kit, lift the throttle spring plate
and slide the throttle kit to the left.
Figure 2-19a
Throttle Base Plate
Figure 2-19d
Throttle Cable
Throttle Spring
Plate
Figure 2-19b
Figure 2-19c
Box Assembly
Rivet
Box Assembly
Throttle
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. Rotate the
throttle control lever into the “fast” position to check for
proper installation. Attach J-Clip (K1455) to blower
housing to hold cable inboard of the engine and to
prevent getting cable hung on passing objects.
Figure 2-19d.
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.
Throttle Cable Clamp
Figure 2-19e
Throttle Cable Kit
Properly Positioned
Engine Throttle Lever
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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.
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 hilly, etc.
3-3 Unloading The Collection System
Note: Press the tab, located behind the operator’s left
side, downward to feel if the collection system is full. If
the container is full there will be resistance when
depressing the tab.
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. Push the dump handle, on the left of the operator,
away from the unit. While holding the handle pushed
away, move the handle upward. The container door
will swing upward and the container will rotate
downward. The container will release its contents.
E. Once the contents of the container have fallen out,
the container is ready to move back into its normal
operating position. With the handle in the ‘away’
position, pull the handle downward until it stops.
Move the handle towards the center of the mower.
This motion will allow the latch to lock back into
collection position.
Note: If you do not hold the handle away from the
mower as you pull the handle downward, the latch will
not lock and the container can unexpectedly release the
contents collected.
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:
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 BOX
ASSEMBLY P#(A0794)
OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT
Model Number
Serial Number
Arden, North Carolina 28704
WRITE THE MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBER IN THE
BOX ABOVE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
Unit Model Number: _____________________________
Unit Engine Size: _____________________________
Unit Serial Number: _____________________________
Date of purchase: _____/_____/_________
Dealer/Distributor Name: ________________________________________
Dealer’s/Distributor’s: _______________________ State: __________ Zip: ___________
Phone Number: ____________________________
Address: PECO Inc.
P.O. Box 1197
Arden, NC 28704
Phone #: (828) 684-1234 or Toll Free: (800) 438-5823
Email: peco@lawnvac.com
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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 #: R1053
Part #: R1069
Part #: R1049
Part #: R1054
Part #: R1052
Part #: R1057
Part #:R4015
Part #: R1055
Part #: R4037
Part #: R1065
Part #:R4008
Part #: R1070
Part #:R1051
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PECOPECO
PECOPECOPECO
P
PPPP
ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA 28704
(800) 438-5823 OR (828) 684-1234 FAX: (828) 684-0858
EMAIL: peco@lawnvac.com
WEBSITE: www.lawnvac.com
P.O. BOX 1197
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