Peco 942520H-J, 942523H-J, 942514J, 942521H-J, 942515J Operator's Manual

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PTO GRASS

COLLECTION

PECO

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942520H-J, 942521H-J, 942522H-J, 942523H-J

2012-2013

SYSTEM

DESIGNED TO FIT:

DESIGNED TO FIT:DESIGNED TO FIT:

PROCAT SE - H & J SERIES

PREDATOR PRO - J SERIES

942514J, 942515J

MODEL #: 23621222

PTO DRIVE

MODEL #: 23621223

900 SERIES BRIGGS & STRATTON

MODEL #: 23621224

6.5HP BRIGGS & STRATTON
VANGUARD

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE

MANUAL PART#: Q0446 REV:3 (Mar 2013)

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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
2-1 Preparation Of Mower - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
2-2 Rear Frame Bracket Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
2-3 Right & Left Frame Bracket Installation - - - - - - - 7
2-4 Main Frame Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - 7
2-5 Lift Handle Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
2-6 Aluminum Grass Container Installation - - - - - - - 9
2-7 Dump Mechanism Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
2-8 Inlet Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
Box Assembly Exploded Views- - - - - - - - - - -10-11
2-9 PTO Mount Plate Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
2-10 PTO Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
2-11 Belt Installation and Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - 13
2-12 Cam Assembly Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
2-13 Outer Engine Mount Tube Installation - - - - - - - 14
2-14 Engine Mount Arm Assembly Installation - - - - - 14

SECTION PAGE

2-15 Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly Installation - - - - 14
2-16 Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
2-17 Impeller Blade Removal and Replacement - - - - 15
Parts List and Exploded Views - - - - - - - - - - 16-20
2-18 Boot To Mower Deck Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 21
2-19 Length of Hose Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
2-20 Upper Hose Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
2-21 Lower Hose To Blower Cone Installation- - - - - - 21
2-22 Lower Hose To Boot Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 21
2-23 Front Weight Assembly- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
2-25 Throttle Cable Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22

III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23
3-1 General Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23
3-2 Operation & Tips On Mowing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23
3-3 Disengagement Of The Blower - - - - - - - - - - - 23
3-4 Unloading The Collection System - - - - - - - - - - - 23

IV MAINTENANCE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23
4-1 Maintenance Checklist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23
4-2 Lubrication- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24

V PARTS AND SERVICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
5-1 Parts And Service Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
Safety Decals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25
Torque Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26

Safety

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.

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 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 grass 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 used for
picking up leaves and in pre-season and post-season
clean-up. The blower, mounted on the right side of the
unit, uses a belt and gearbox system from the engine
PTO shaft. Drive train protection comes through belt
slippage. The blower is also available with an external
engine option of 5.5HP or 6.5HP. The blower draws
grass clippings from the discharge area of the cutter
deck back to the 12 cubic foot aluminum box at the rear
portion of the mower frame. The operator can engage
the blower with a push of the over-center linkage on the
right side of the unit, or starting the external engine.
Once the bags are full with clippings, they can be
released to make for easy dumping.

PTO Drive

Engine Drive

Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly

5.5HP Briggs and Stratton P#(A602)

Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly

6.5HP Briggs and Stratton P#(A639)

Universal PTO

Assembly P#(A0623)

or

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SECTION I

INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION

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 16-18.

NOTE: Engine pulley installation instructions are for
PTO models only.

Remove the rear bumper from the mower and save all
hardware for use in the next steps of installation. Refer
to Figure 2-1b and Figure 2-1c.

Figure 2-1b

Remove

Rear Bumper

Figure 2-1c

From the underside of the engine remove the bolt and
bushing from the electric clutch assembly. Replace these
parts with the engine pulley assembly #20 P#(A1798),
7/16” lock washer P#(K0140), and 7/16”-20 x 3-3/4”

HHCS P#(K0359).

The added pulley will power the collection system. Note
the engine pulley’s center bushing is extended upward
toward the engine (Figure 2-1a). Torque the bolt to 55
ft./lbs.

NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the drive belt

from the deck pulley before removing the bushing. Refer
to your Bob-Cat owner’s manual.

Engine Pulley

Figure 2-1a

Assembly

Rear Bumper

Removed

2-2 Rear Frame Bracket Installation

Secure the rear frame bracket P#(B0728) to the rear
frame of the mower using the existing hardware
removed from the rear bumper. Refer to Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2

Lock Washer

Hex Bolt

Rear Frame

Bracket

Existing

Hardware

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2-3 Right and Left Frame Bracket
Installation

Secure the right frame bracket P#(B0785) to the rear
frame bracket and rear frame of the mower using
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS P#(K1191), (2) 3/8”-16 nylon
flange locknuts P#(K2038) and existing hardware. Refer
to Figure 2-3a.

(2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS

(2) 3/8”-16 Nylon

Flange Locknuts

Secure the left frame bracket P#(B0786) to the rear
frame bracket and rear frame of the mower using
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS P#(K1191), (2) 3/8”-16 nylon
flange locknuts P#(K2038) and existing hardware. Refer
to Figure 2-3b.

Figure 2-3a

Right Frame

Bracket

Existing

Hardware

2-4 Main Frame Assembly Installation

NOTE: On units with the Donaldson air cleaner, loosen
the hardware are rotate the air cleaner to the forward­most position. Re-tighten the hardware. Refer to Figure
2-4a.

Figure 2-4a

Loosen

Hardware

Rotate Air Cleaner

Forward

Secure the main frame assembly P#(A1874) to the left
and right frame brackets, using (4) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS
P#(K1191) and (4) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknuts
P#(K2038). Refer to Figure 2-4b.

Main Frame

Figure 2-4b

Assembly

Figure 2-3b

Left Frame

Bracket

Existing

Hardware

(2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS

(2) 3/8”-16 Nylon

Flange Locknuts

(4) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS

(4) 3/8”-16 Locknuts

J-Series Mounts

to Top Set of Holes

H-Series Mounts

to Bottom Set of Holes

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2-5 Lift Handle Installation

NOTE: Before continuing the lift handle installation,
have someone assist you in turning the grass container
upside down. Insert (1) 3/8”-16 x 2” HHCS P#(K1208)
into the lift handle P#(A0273), and secure with (1) 3/8”­16 flange nut P#(K1215). Thread the flange nut onto the
bolt upside down, as shown in Figure 2-5a.

Fasten the ball joint P#(K1442) to the end of the latch
rod P#(A0620). Tighten the ball joint to approximately
half way down the threads on the latch rod. Attach the
ball joint to the latch hook as shown in Figure 2-5d, using
(1) 5/16”-24 hex nut P#(K1444) and (1) 5/16” lock
washer P#(K0043).

Figure 2-5a

Insert (1) 3/8”-16 x 2”

HHCS Into The Lift Handle

Slide the lift handle through the slot on the handle mount
bracket. Insert the lift handle into the box frame as
shown in Figure 2-5b, and secure using (1) 3/8”-16
flange nut P#(K1215) on the inside of the container as
shown in Figure 2-5c. Attach black handle grip
P#(J0522) to handle end.

Slide Lift Handle Through

Handle Mount Bracket And

Fasten To Box Frame

Secure With

(1) 3/8”-16 Flange Nut

Figure 2-5b

Latch Hook

Ball Joint

Latch Rod

Figure 2-10d

Attach the other end of the latch rod to the lift handle, as
shown in Figure 2-5e. Attach on end of the spring
P#(J0176) to the lift handle and the other end of the
spring to the handle mount bracket as shown in Figure
2-5f. Adjust the ball joint up or down on the latch rod
threads until the latch hook closes completely. After
adjusting the latch hook, secure the latch rod to the lift
handle using (1) cotter pin P#(K0094).

Attach Latch Rod

To Lift handle

(1) 5/16”-24 Hex Nut

(1) 5/16” Lock Washer

Figure 2-5e

Figure 2-5c

Use (1) 3/8”-16 Flange Nut

On The Inside Of The

Grass Container

Secure With

(1) Cotter Pin

Figure 2-5f

Attach Spring To

Lift Handle And To

Handle Mount Bracket

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2-6 Aluminum Grass Container
Installation

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 2-6).
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.

2-8 Inlet Installation

Remove the (4) tinnerman screws P#(K1092) and (4)
inlet clamp plates P#(B1668) from the inlet opening on
the aluminum box. Insert the plastic inlet from the inside
of the aluminum box, through the inlet opening. Secure
the inlet with (4) tinnerman screws and (4) inlet clamp
plates. Refer to Figure 2-8.

Figure 2-8

(4) Inlet Clamp

Plate

Plastic

Inlet

Figure 2-6

Hair Pin

Clip

Pivot

Pin

Pivot

Pin

Hair Pin

Clip

2-7 Dump Mechanism Adjustment

The linkage may be adjusted in two places, at the
adjusting screw P#(K1435) and the latch assembly
items. See page 13 for visual clarification. To change the
door closure tightness, screw the adjusting screw
(Figure 2-7) 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.

(4) Tinnerman

Screw

Figure 2-7

Rue-Ring

Cotter Pin

Adjustment

Screw

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9

Lift Handle Assembly

Aluminum Grass Container Assembly

Inlet

Aluminum Grass Container
With Handle Attached

Latch Hook Mechanism Assembly

MAIN FRAME

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Exploded Parts View

A0794 Aluminum Grass Container

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2-9 PTO Mount Plate Installation

2-10 PTO Assembly Installation

PTO MODELS ONLY

Secure the right PTO mount plate P#(B0787) and left
PTO mount plate P#(B0788) to the right frame bracket
using (3) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS P#(K1191) and (3) 3/8”-16
nylon flange locknuts P#(K2038). Secure the PTO stop
plate P#(B0736) to the left and right PTO mount plate
using (4) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS P#(K1222) and (4) 1/4”­20 nylon flange locknuts P#(K0124). Refer to Figure 2­9a and 2-9b.

Figure 2-9a

Left PTO

Mount Plate

Figure 2-9b

PTO Stop

Plate

(3) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS

(3) 3/8”-16 Locknuts

Existing

Hardware

Right PTO

Mount Plate

PTO MODELS ONLY

Insert the PTO assembly P#(A0623) into the mounting
slots on the PTO mount plates and secure using (1)
PTO mount pin P#(B0274) and (1) hair pin clip
P#(K0086). Attach the PTO handle assembly P#(A1142)
to the PTO assembly using (3) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS
P#(K1222) and (3) 1/4”-20 nylon flange locknuts
P#(K2014). Refer to Figure 2-10a.

Figure 2-9a

PTO Mount

Pin

(3) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS

(3) 1/4”-20 Locknuts

Hair Pin

Clip

PTO Handle

Assembly

(4) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS

(4) 1/4”-20 Locknuts

Slide the handle grip P#(J0522) onto the end of the PTO
handle. Refer to Figure 2-9b.

Figure 2-9b

Black Handle

Grip

PTO Handle

Assembly

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2-11 Belt Installation and Adjustment

PTO MODELS ONLY

Loosen the (4) bolts P#(K1191), (2) on each side, that
secure the gear box assembly to the PTO assembly
P#(A1803) (Figure 2-11a and 2-11b). Remove the belt
guard and hardware.

Figure 2-11a

Loosen Bolts

Connect the kevlar cord belt A57K P#(M0256) from the
engine pulley to the lower gear box pulley as shown in
Figure 2-11d.

Figure 2-11d

Connect Belt

To Both Pulleys

To tension the drive belt, turn the adjustment bolt
clockwise (Figure 211e) until there is 1” of deflection,
with 10-11 lbs. of pressure, at the center of the belt
between the engine pulley and the gear box pulley.

Remove Belt

Guard

Figure 2-11b

Loosen Bolts

Loosen the adjustment bolt P#(K0348) until the gear box
assembly is at its far left adjustment (the gear box is
moved toward the mower’s engine pulley). Refer to
Figure 2-11c.

Figure 2-11c

Figure 2-11e

Tighten The Adjustment

Bolt To Tension The Belt

Once the correct tension of the belt is achieved, tighten
the (4) bolts that secure the gear box assembly. Refer to
Figures 2-11f and 2-11g. Replace the belt guard and
hardware.

Figure 2-11f

Tighten Bolts

Slide Gear Box

Towards The

Engine Pulley

Loosen The

Adjustment Bolt

Figure 2-11g

Tighten Bolts

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2-12 Cam Assembly Adjustment

PTO MODELS ONLY

The cam assembly P#(A0422), which controls the
blower belt tension, comes from the factory pre-adjusted.
If the belt is too tight or becomes too loose, remove the
hair pin clip P#(K0099) from the belt tension rod
P#(K0326) and pull the “L” end of the rod out of it’s hole
in the cam assembly. The tension rod may then be
screwed out to tighten the belt or screwed in to loosen
the belt. Replace the “L” end into the top hole in the cam
and replace the hair pin clip. Adjust the cam stop bolt
P#(K1159) to allow the cam to rotate slightly over center
when the blower is disengaged (Figure 2-12).

Figure 2-12

Cam Assembly

Hair Pin Clip

2-14 Engine Mount Arm Assembly
Installation

Insert the engine mount arm assembly P#(A1824) into
the end of the outer engine mount tube and secure using
(1) detent pin P#(J0248). Refer to Figure 2-13.

2-15 Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly
Installation

Place the engine blower blade assembly on top of the
engine mount arm. Secure the assembly using (4) 5/16”­18 x 1-1/2” HHCS P#(K1157) and (4) 5/16”-18 nylon
flange lock nuts P#(K2516). Refer to Figure 2-15. Adjust
the position of the blower assembly by sliding the engine
mount tubes left or right. There should be a minimum of
1” clearance between the blower housing and the rear
tire. Tighten all hardware in Section 2-13.

5/16”

Figure 2-15

Hex Bolts

Cam Stop

Tension Rod

2-13 Outer Engine Mount Tube
Installation

Secure the outer engine mount tube P#(B1117) to the
rear frame bracket using (2) 3/8”-16 u-bolts P#(K1119)
and (4) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknuts P#(K2038). Leave
the locknuts finger tight until the blower assembly has
been installed. Refer to Figure 2-13.

(4) 3/8”-16

Figure 2-13

Detent

Pin

Locknuts

Engine/Blower

Blade/Assembly

Engine Mount

Arm Assy.

5/16”

Locknuts

2-16 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-

16.

Figure 2-16

Blower

Cone Tabs

(2) 3/8”-16

U-Bolts

Outer Engine

Mount Tube

Engine Mount

Arm Assy.

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Blower

Cone

(2) 5/16”-18 x 2-1/2”

All Thread HHCS

(2) 5/16” Jam Nuts

2-17 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 2-17.

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 2-17. 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 2-17

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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.

5

5

2

3

12

9

8

13

10

7

6

Taper-Lock Bushing

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Enlarged View

1

11

14

15

16

17

18

ISO VIEW

7

12

1

11

31

32

23

10

29

30

8

39

36

20

16

40

3

9

15

27

14

2

4

13

5

6

19

33

21

34

28

22

26

18

17

37

38

25

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Exploded Parts View

A0623 PTO Assembly

A30K BELT (32”)

M0250

M0256

A57K BELT (59”)

(INCLUDED IN H.W. BAG)

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Item

Number

Document

Number

Title Quantity

1 A0429 GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY 1
2 K0348 3/8"-16 x 2" ALL THREAD HHCS 1
3 K0047 3/8" FLAT WASHER 1.00 OD x .446 ID x .075 T 5
4 K0353 1/4"-20 x 1/2" HHSTS 8
5 K1159 5/16"-18 x 2" ALL THREAD HHCS 1
6 K1178 5/16"-18 FLANGE NUT 1
7 A0144 BLOW ER MOUNT BRACKET ASSEMBLY 1
8 B1755 BLOW ER PIVOT ROD 1

9 K0086 .125 OD x 2.50 HAIR PIN CLIP 2
10 B0121 BLOW ER BELT GUARD 1
11 A0604 PTO HANDLE MOUNT ASSY 1
12 A0422 CAM BRACKET ASSEMBLY 1
13 K0356 3/8"-16 TAPERED SET SCREW 1
14 K0326 BELT TENSION ROD 3/8"-16 1
15 K0130 .091 OD x 1.625 L HAIR PIN CLIP 1
16 J0254 3/16" SQ. x 3/4" LONG KEYWAY 1
17 M0228 BLOW ER PULLEY 1
18 K1446 1.187 OD x .380 ID x .187 WASHER 1
19 K1190 3/8"-16 x 3/4" HHCS 1
20 E4004A BLOWER HSG. ASSY. 1
21 K1193 3/8"-16 x 1-1/2" HHCS 4
22 K1215 3/8"-16 FLANGE NUT 12
23 A0645 SMALL 4-BLADE IMPELLER 1
24 S4302 TAPER-LOCK BUSHING 1
25 S3242 PLATED BUSHING 1
26 K1225 1/4"-20 X 1" HHCS GRADE 8 2
27 K0278 TAPER-LOCK BUSHING W ASHER 1
28 K1211 3/8"-16 x 1-1/2" HHCS GRADE 8 1
29 B0269 GEAR BOX PULLEY GUARD 1
30 B0270 PTO ARM GUARD 1
31 A0622 PTO ARM ASSY. 1
32 A0624 BASE PLATE ASSY. 1
33 K1191 3/8"-16 x 1" HHCS 6
34 K1197 3/8"-16 X 2 1/2" HHCS 1

35* M0250 A30K KEVLAR BELT 1

36 E0121 PTO SHAFT HOUSING 1
37 N0147 BEARING 2.0472 OD, 0.9843 ID, 0.5906 W (6205RS PEER) 1
38 N0148 BEARING 1.625 OD, 0.75 ID, 0.4375 W (9R12 PEER) 1
39 B1758 PTO SHAFT 1
40 J0801 1/4"-28 ZIRC FITTING 1

PTO Parts List

A0623 PTO Assembly

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2-18 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 2-18.

Figure 2-18

Boot Rod

Hair Pin Clip

Boot Plate

(2) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolt

Boot

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

2-19 Length Of Hose Adjustment

The hoses in steps (2-20) and (2-21) must be cut to fit
your machine. 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.

2-21 Lower Hose To Blower Cone
Installation

Slide a 2”-10” upper hose clamp P#(J1000) over both
ends of the 8” lower hose. Then proceed to slide the 8”
lower hose onto the blower cone. Tighten the hose
clamp (Figure 2-20).

2-22 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 2”-10” hose
clamp P#(J1000) to secure the hose to the boot.
NOTE: Before tightening the hose clamp, rotate the
lower hose counter clockwise approximately 1” and then
tighten the clamp. This will hold the bottom edge of the
boot tight to the mower deck.

2-23 Front Weight Assembly

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 2-23a). 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 2-23a

Weight Bracket

Front Wheel Castor Cap

2-20 Upper Hose Installation

Slide a 2”-10” hose clamp P#(J1000) over both ends of
the upper hose. Then slide one end of the 6” upper 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” upper hose
onto the outlet of the blower assembly (Figure 2-20).
Tighten the hose clamps.

Figure 2-20

Inlet

Upper

Hose

Blower

Cone

Lower

Hose

Hose

Clamp

Boot

(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

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 2-23b).

 

Figure 2-23b

Weight

(2) ½” - 13 x 4-1/4 x 4-5/16 U-bolt

Weight Brackets

(4) ½”-13 Nyloc Nut

(4) ½” Flat Washer

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2-25 Throttle Cable Installation

NOTE: Engine Driven Models Only

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 nylon flange lock
nuts P#(K2038) (Figure 2-25a). 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 2-25b).

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

Route cable over the upper hose as shown in Figure 2­25c.

Figure 2-25c

From

R.O.P.S

Existing

Hardware

Throttle

Cable

J-Clip

Secure the throttle cable to the blower housing assembly
using (1) J-Clip P#(K1455). Use the existing hardware
from the blower housing to secure the J-Clip, as shown
in Figure 2-25c.

Figure 2-25a

(1) 3/8”-16 U-Bolt

(2) 3/8”-16 Flange Nuts

Figure 2-25b

Throttle Base Plate

Properly Assembled
Throttle Cable Kit

ROPS
or
Upper Frame Assy.

Throttle Mount

Plate Assembly

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 2-25d).
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, lift the
plastic top assembly and make sure that the throttle
cable does not interfere with the movement of the plastic
top.

Figure 2-25d

Engine Throttle

Cable Clamp

Throttle Spring

Plate

Throttle

Engine Throttle

Lever

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SECTION III

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

3-3 Disengagement Of The Blower

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

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 And Tips On Mowing

A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE the maintenance list
in
paragraph 4-1.

B. Start mower.

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

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

NOTE: If the collection system does not appear to be
collecting the grass clippings, disengage the deck
and blower, then, engage the parking brake and turn the
mower off. Proceed to section 3-3, and review the
sections 2-11 and 2-12, in this manual.

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

WARNING: The blower will continue to spin. DO NOT
TOUCH the blower, pulleys, or the belt until the tractor is
turned off. DO NOT adjust the belt tension until the
mower is turned off. Refer to section 2-11 of the manual.

3-4 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. Disengage the blower.
D. Verify that the dump area is clear.
E. 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.
F. 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.

* 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.

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.

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

4. Perform lubrication per paragraph 4-2.

4-2 Lubrication

NOTE: Use only white lithium based grease for

lubrication of the shaft on the blower assembly.

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

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

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

After Each Use:

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

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

3. Check belt for proper tension.

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

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

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

SECTION V

PARTS AND SERVICE

5-1 Parts And Service Information

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

PECO

THE SERIAL NUMBER PLATE

IS LOCATED ON THE 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: New 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 #: R1055

Dump Grass Label

Part #: R1070

PECO Logo Label

Part #: R1069

Warning: Turn Off Blower Label

Part #: R1054

Important: Check Hoses Label

Part #: R4027

U.S.A. Label

Part #: R4015

Danger: Rotating Blades Label

Part #: R1057

Red Reflector Label

MADE IN

MADE INMADE IN

AMERICA

AMERICAAMERICA

Made In America Label

Part #: R4008

Caution: Rotating Blades Label

Part #: R4037

Warning: Hot Surface Label

Part #: R1065

Part #: R1051

Warning: Hearing

Protection Label

ENGAGEENGAGEENGAGE

ROTATE HAN DLE

DISENGAGEDISENGAGEDISENGAGE

Part #:R1083

Engage/Disengage Label

Part #: R1052

Small Warning: Turn Off Blower Label

Part #: R2007

Danger: Never Use Hands Label

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Part #: R1049

Operation Label

Danger: Rotating Blades Label

Part #: R1053
Caution Label

Part #: R2008

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PECOPECO

PECOPECOPECO

P

PPP

P

ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA 28704

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

EMAIL: [e-mail]

WEBSITE: www.lawnvac.com

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