PECOPECO
PECOPECOPECO
P
PPP
P
PTO GRASS
COLLECTION
SYSTEM
2012-2014 MODEL YEAR
61” Commercial
Deck
MODEL #: 37621231
MODEL #: 37621232
900 SERIES BRIGGS & STRATTON
6.5HP BRIGGS & STRATTON
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE
MANUAL PART#: Q0438 REV: 2 - 6/18/2018
PTO DRIVE
MODEL #: 37621233
VANGUARD
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 Rt. & Lt. Lower Frame Plate Installation - - - - - - - 6
2-3 Rear Lower Frame Plate Installation - - - - - - - - - 7
2-4 Heat Guard Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
2-5 Upper Frame Assembly Installation- - - - - - - - - - 7
2-6 Exhaust Diverter Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
2-7 Lift Handle Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
2-8 Aluminum Grass Container Installation - - - - - - - 9
2-9 Dump Mechanism Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
2-10 PTO Mount Plate Component Installation - - - - - 10
2-11 PTO Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
2-12 Belt Installation & Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
2-13 PTO Handle Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - 13
2-14 Cam Assembly Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
2-15 Outer Engine Mount Tube Installation - - - - - - - 13
2-16 Engine Mount Arm Assembly Installation - - - - - 13
2-17 Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly Installation - - - - 14
SECTION PAGE
2-18 Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
2-19 Boot To Mower Deck Installation- - - - - - - - - - - 14
2-20 Length of Hose Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
2-21 Upper Hose Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
2-22 Lower Hose to Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - 15
2-23 Lower Hose to Boot Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 15
2-24 Impeller Blade Removal Replacement - - - - - - - 16
2-25 Weight Kit Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
2-26 Throttle Cable Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Exploded Views and Parts List - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19-26
III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
3-1 General Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
3-2 Operation & Tips On Mowing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
3-3 Disengagement Of The Blower - - - - - - - - - - - 27
3-4 Unloading The Collection System - - - - - - - - - - - 27
IV MAINTENANCE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
4-1 Maintenance Checklist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27-28
4-2 Lubrication- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28
V PARTS AND SERVICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28
5-1 Parts And Service Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28
Safety Decals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29
Torque Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30
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 them quickly. READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL!
3. Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
4. Be especially watchful of children and pets entering into the area while operating.
5. Keep your eyes and mind on your machine while mowing or operating your attachment. Don’t let others distract
you.
6. Do not attempt to operate your machine when not in the driver’s seat.
7. Always shut off blades and engine when emptying the container.
8. Stop machine, shut off deck attachment, set parking brake, shut off engine and remove ignition key before
removing clogs, removing or replacing hose, boot, blower cone, or performing any maintenance.
9. Mow across the face of slopes (not more than 10 degrees); never up and down the face.
10. It is recommended that the container be emptied when half full while operating on slopes. Start mowing on slopes
when the container is empty.
11. Inspect your lawn and remove any foreign objects before mowing. Never deliberately run the mower across any
foreign object.
12. Wear hearing protection.
13. Wear eye protection to prevent debris from getting into your eyes.
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SAFETY
WARNING! NEVER operate the mower unless the discharge guard and either the deflector assembly or
the vacuum collector adapter are fastened securely in place.
WARNING! Do not work around the mower deck boot or the blower area until you are certain that the mower
blades and the blower impeller have stopped rotating.
WARNING! To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the vacuum collector; ONLY AFTER
STOPPING THE MOWER’S ENGINE AND WAITING FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A
COMPLETE STOP. Set the parking brake. Always remove the ignition key before beginning maintenance.
WARNING! For your own personal safety, ALWAYS mow ACROSS the face of slopes and
NEVER UP and DOWN the face. NEVER attempt to mow excessively steep slopes, and use
caution when turning on any slope.
Safety Alert Symbol
This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!”
This symbol is used to call attention to safety precautions that
Should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When
you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows
and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions
could result in death or serious bodily injury.
!
Safety Signs
The signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used on the equipment safety signs. These words
are intended to alert the viewer to the existence and the degree of hazard seriousness.
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
DANGER
!
White letters on RED
WARNING
!
Black letters on ORANGE
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION
!
Black letters on YELLOW
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
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PECO LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW PRODUCTS
A. WHAT IS UNDER WARRANTY?
PECO extends the following warranties to the original purchaser of each new PECO consumer product subject
to the following limitations.
1. PRODUCT WARRANTY: Any part of any consumer product, which is defective in material or
workmanship as delivered to the purchaser will be repaired or replaced, as PECO elects, without charge for
parts or labor, if the defect appears within 12 months from the date of delivery of the product to the original
purchaser. ALL DEFECTIVE PARTS MUST BE RETURNED TO PECO FOR INSPECTION TO DETERMINE
VALIDITY OF WARRANTY CLAIMS. Freight and mailing will be borne by the customer.
2. PARTS REPLACED DURING WARRANTY: Any new PECO part which is furnished in performance of
this warranty and is defective in material or workmanship as delivered to the purchaser will be repaired or
replaced, before the expiration of the original warranty period, whichever is later.
3. COMMERCIAL USE: Products put to personal use around a single household or residence is considered
'Residential'; Products put to any business use (agricultural, commercial, or industrial) or used at multiple
locations is considered 'Commercial.' Products designated as 'Commercial' are warrantied for 12 months
from the date of delivery of the product to the original purchaser when used for in commercial applications.
Products designated as 'Residential' are warrantied for 90 days from the date of delivery of the product to the
original purchaser when in commercial applications.
B. SECURING WARRANTY ADJUSTMENTS
Call PECO for Return Authorization. Damaged or broken parts other than engines or batteries, must be
returned to New PECO, Inc. at 10 Walden Drive, Arden, NC 28704 before any warranty adjustment can be
authorized. At the time of requesting warranty adjustment, the purchaser must present evidence of the date of
delivery of the product. The purchaser shall pay any charge for the product to and from Arden, NC.
C. ITEMS NOT COVERED BY PECO WARRANTY
Engines and batteries attached to PECO products are covered under a separate warranty by the respective
manufacturer.
D. UNAPPROVED ALTERATION OR MODIFICATION
All obligations of New PECO, Inc. under this warranty shall be terminated if products are altered or modified in
ways not approved by New PECO, Inc.
E. ACCIDENTS AND NORMAL MAINTENANCE
The warranty covers only defective material and workmanship. It does not cover depreciation or damage
caused by normal wear, accident, improper use or abuse of products. The cost of normal maintenance and
normal replacement of service items such as belts, cutting blades, hoses, etc., which are not defective shall be
paid for by the purchaser.
F. NO REPRESENTATIONS ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES, DISCLAIMER
Neither New PECO, Inc. nor any company affiliated with it makes any warranties, representations or promises
as to the quality of performance of its products other than those set forth herein. Except as described above,
New PECO, Inc. makes no other warranties AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND MERCHANTABILITY.
G. PRODUCTS USED FOR RENTAL OR LEASE PURPOSES ARE WARRANTIED FOR 45 DAYS
FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL SALE ONLY
H. REMEDIED EXCLUSIVE
The only remedies the purchaser has in connection with the breach or performance of any warranty on New
PECO, Inc. consumer products are set forth above. In no event will PECO be liable for special incidental or
consequential damages.
1. NO SERVICE CENTER WARRANTY
The selling Service Center makes no warranty on his own on any item warranted by New PECO, Inc. unless he
delivers to purchaser a separate written warranty certificate specifically warranting the item. The dealer has no
authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of PECO or to modify the terms of this warranty in
any way.
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Section I - INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
1-1 Introduction
We are pleased to have you as a PECO customer. Your
collection system has been designed to give you a low
maintenance, simple, and effective way to collect the
grass clippings from your mower. This manual is
provided to give you the necessary instructions to
properly mount and operate the collection system on
your mower. Please read this manual thoroughly.
Understand what each control is for and how to use it.
Observe all safety decal precautions on the machine and
noted throughout the manual.
NOTE: all references made to right, left, front, rear, top
or bottom are as viewed from the normal operator’s
position on the mower.
PTO Drive
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.
Engine Drive
Universal PTO
Assembly P#(A0623)
Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly
5.5HP Briggs and Stratton P#(A602)
or
Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly
6.5HP Briggs and Stratton P#(A639)
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Section II
INSTALLATION FOR USE
2-1 Preparation Of Mower
Remove the rear bumper from the mower frame. There
are (8) 3/8” hex bolts that secure the rear bumper to the
mower frame. Save this hardware for use later in the
installation. See Figure 2-1a.
2-2 Right and Left Lower Frame Plate
Installation
Fasten the right lower frame plate P#(B0730) to the rear
frame of the mower using the (4) existing 3/8”-16 hex
bolts and (4) 3/8”-16 nuts from the right rear bumper.
Leave the hardware slightly loose until the heat guard
from section 2-4 has been installed. Refer to Figure 22a.
Figure 2-1a
Inside View
Remove
Hardware
Next, check the exhaust direction, as if sitting in the
Operator’s Seat. If the exhaust is blowing to the RightHand Side, disassemble and reassemble the Diverter to
point to the Left-Hand Side before continuing.
From the underside of the engine, remove the bolt and
bushing from the electric clutch assembly. Use a bungee
cord or similar device to hold the clutch in place while
the hardware is removed.
Replace the hardware removed with the engine pulley
assembly number 13 P#(A0732). Fasten the engine
pulley to the electric clutch assembly using (1) 7/16” hicollar helical spring lock washer P#(K0140) and (1)
7/16”-20 x 3-3/4” HHCS P#(K0350). See Figure 2-1b for
details.
Figure 2-2a
Existing
Existing
Hardware
Right Lower
Frame Plate
Fasten the left lower frame plate P#(B0729) to the rear
frame of the mower using the (4) existing 3/8”-16 hex
bolts and (4) 3/8”-16 nuts from the right rear bumper.
Leave the hardware slightly loose until the heat guard
from section 2-4 has been installed. Refer to Figure 22b.
Figure 2-2b
Hardware
The added pulley will power the collection system.
Torque the bolt to 55 ft./lbs.
Figure 2-1b
Engine Pulley
Assembly
Hex Bolt
6
Electric
Clutch
Lock
Washer
Existing
Hardware
Existing
Hardware
Left Lower
Frame Plate
2-3 Rear Lower Frame Plate
Installation
2-5 Upper Frame Assembly
Installation
Fasten the rear lower frame plate P#(B0728) to the left
and right lower frame plate using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS
P#(K1191) and (2) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknuts
P#(K2038). Leave hardware slightly loose until the heat
guard from section 2-4 has been installed. Refer to
Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3
Rear Lower
Frame Plate
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS
(2) 3/8”-16 Locknut
2-4 Heat Guard Installation
Lift the main frame assembly P#(A0658) into position
above the left and right lower frame legs. Secure the
main frame assembly to the lower frame legs using (4)
3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS P#(K1191) and (4) 3/8”-16 nylon
flange locknuts p#(K2038). Refer to Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-5
(4) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS
(4) 3/8”-16 Locknut
(Rear Bolts)
Main Frame
Assembly
Secure front holes of heat shield P#(B0890) to left lower
frame plate and right lower frame plate, using (2) 1/4”-20
x 3/4” HHCS P#(K1222), (2) 1/4”-20 nylon flange
locknuts P#(K2014) and (4) 1/4” Flat Washers
P#(K0037). Secure rear holes using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1”
HHCS P#(K1191) and (2) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknuts
P#(K2038). Once the heat shield has been installed,
tighten all frame plate hardware. Refer to Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4
(2) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS
(2) 1/4”-20 Locknuts
(4) 1/4” Flat Washers
(Front Bolts)
Heat Shield
Exhaust Flow Direction
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS
(2) 3/8”-16 Locknut
(Rear Bolts)
2-6 Exhaust Diverter Installation
Insert the exhaust deflector P#(J0251) onto the end of
the muffler. Orientate the exhaust diverter to exhaust
towards the rear of the mower, slightly downward to
avoid burning the cloth bags or the grass. Secure the
exhaust diverter with (1) exhaust clamp kit P#(X1046).
Refer to Figure 2-6.
Figure 2-6
Exhaust
Clamp
Exhaust
Diverter
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2-7 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 2-7a. Do not
tighten the nut fully at this time.
Figure 2-7a
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 2-7b, and secure using (1) 3/8”-16
flange nut P#(K1215) on the inside of the container as
shown in Figure 2-7c. Now test the movement of the
handle. It should have full-range of movement in the slot.
If the handle does not have full-range of movement,
adjust the 3/8”-16 flange nut from step 2-7a. Once
achieved, tighten the fasteners.
Slide Lift Handle Through
Handle Mount Bracket And
Fasten To Box Frame
Secure With
(1) 3/8”-16 Flange Nut
Figure 2-7b
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 2-7d, using
(1) 5/16”-24 hex nut P#(K1444) and (1) 5/16” lock
washer P#(K0043).
Latch Hook
Ball Joint
Latch Rod
Figure 2-7d
Attach the other end of the latch rod to the lift handle, as
shown in Figure 2-7e. Attach one 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
2-7f. 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 2-7e
Figure 2-7c
Use (1) 3/8”-16 Flange Nut
On The Inside Of The
Grass Container
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Secure With
(1) Cotter Pin
Figure 2-7f
Attach Spring To
Lift Handle And To
Handle Mount Bracket
2-8 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 2-6b).
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 2-8b
Pivot
Pin
Washer
Figure 2-8a
Box Assembly
Hair Pin
Clip
2-9 Dump Mechanism Adjustment
The linkage may be adjusted in two places, at the
adjusting screw P#(K1435) and the latch assembly
items. See page 20 for visual clarification. To change the
door closure tightness, screw the adjusting screw
(Figure 2-9) 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.
Attach
Here
Figure 2-9
Rue-Ring
Cotter Pin
Adjustment
Screw
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2-10 PTO Mount Plate Component
Installation (PTO MODELS ONLY)
Secure the left PTO mount plate P#(B0734) to the right
lower frame plate using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS
P#(K1191) and (2) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknuts
P#(K2038). Leave the hardware slightly loose until the
PTO stop plate has been installed. Refer to Figure 210a.
Figure 2-10a
(2) 3/8”-16
Locknuts
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1”
HHCS
Secure the PTO stop plate P#(B0736) to the left and
right PTO mount plates using (4) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS
P#(K1222) and (4) 1/4”-20 nylon flange locknuts
P#(K2014). With the stop plate secured, tighten all PTO
mount plate component hardware at this time. Refer to
Figure 2-10c.
Figure 2-10c
(4) 1/4”-20
Locknuts
Right Lower
Frame Plate
Secure the right PTO mount plate P#(B0735) to the right
lower frame plate using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS
P#(K1191) and (2) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknuts
P#(K2038). Leave the hardware slightly loose until the
PTO stop plate has been installed. Refer to Figure 210b.
Figure 2-10b
Left PTO
Mount Plate
(2) 3/8”-16
Locknuts
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1”
HHCS
Figure 2-10d shows the complete PTO mount plate
assembly as it should be assembled on your mower.
Figure 2-10d
(4) 1/4”-20 x 3/4”
HHCS
PTO Stop
Plate
Right Lower
Frame Plate
Right Lower
Frame Plate
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Right PTO
Mount Plate
Left PTO
Mount Plate
Right PTO
Mount Plate
PTO Stop
Plate
2-11 PTO Assembly Installation
PTO MODELS ONLY
Insert the PTO assembly P#(A0623) into the PTO mount
plate assembly as shown in Figure 2-11a. The mount rod
on the PTO assembly slides into the mounting slots on
the PTO mount plate assembly. Secure the PTO
assembly with (1) mount pin P#(B0274) and (1) hair pin
clip P#(K0086) shown in Figure 2-11b. Remove the
pulley guard in preparation for the belt installation.
Figure 2-11a
Mounting
Slots
Figure 2-11b
PTO
Assembly
Pulley Guard
Removed
PTO Mount
Pin
Hair Pin
Clip
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2-12 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#(A0623) (Figure 2-12a and 2-12b).
Figure 2-12a
Loosen Bolts
Figure 2-12b
Connect the belt A55K P#(M0248) from the engine
pulley to the lower gear box pulley (Figure 2-12d).
Figure 2-12d
Connect Belt
To Both Pulleys
To tension the drive belt, turn the adjustment bolt
clockwise (Figure 2-12e) 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.
Figure 2-12e
Tighten The Adjustment
Bolt To Tension The Belt
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 2-12c.
Figure 2-12c
Loosen The
Adjustment Bolt
Slide Gear Box
Towards The
Engine Pulley
Once the correct tension of the belt is achieved, tighten
the (4) bolts that secure the gear box assembly. Refer to
Figures 2-12f and 2-12g. Replace the belt guard and
hardware that was removed in Section 2-11.
Figure 2-12f
Tighten Bolts
Figure 2-12g
Tighten Bolts
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2-13 PTO Handle Assembly
Installation
PTO MODELS ONLY
Attach the PTO handle 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). Attach the handle
grip P#(J0522) to the PTO handle. Refer to Figure 2-13.
Figure 2-13
2-15 Outer Engine Mount Tube
Installation
Position the outer engine mount tube P#(B1117) as
shown in Figure 2-15. Secure the outer engine mount
tube to the lower mount plate using (2) 3/8”-16 x 2-18” ubolt P#(K1119) and (4) 3/8”-16 nylon flange lock nuts
P#(K2038). Orient the tube so that the detent pin mount
hole is to the outside. Leave hardware finger tight until
the engine/blower/blade assembly has been installed.
(3) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS
(3) 1/4”-20 Nylon
Flange Locknut
Handle Grip
PTO Handle
2-14 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 2-14).
Figure 2-14
Figure 2-15
Outer Engine
Mount Tube
(2) 3/8”-16 “-U-Bolts
(4) 3/8”-16 Nuts
Detent Pin
Mount Hole
2-16 Engine Mount Arm Assembly
Installation
Insert the engine mount arm assembly P#(A1824) into
the outer engine mount tube and secure using (1) detent
pin P#(J0248). Refer to Figure 2-16.
Figure 2-16
Cam Assembly
Hair Pin Clip
Tension Rod
Cam Stop
Detent Pin
Outer Engine
Mount Tube
Engine Mount
Arm Assembly
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2-17 Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly
Installation
Place the engine blower blade assembly on top of the
engine mount arm as shown in Figure 2-17A. 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) as
shown in Figure 2-17b. Tighten all hardware in Section
2-16.
Figure 2-17a
Engine/Blower
Blade Assembly
2-19 Boot To Mower Deck Installation
Engine
Mount Arm
Figure 2-18b
(4) 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” HHCS
(4) 5/16”-18 Nuts
2-18 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 (Figure 2-18).
Figure 2-18
Blower
Cone Tabs
Position the boot plate P#(B0751) on top of the
aluminum boot P#(E1047) as shown in Figure 2-19a.
Secure the boot plate to the boot using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1”
carriage bolts P#(K1182) and (2) 3/8”-16 nylon flange
lock nuts P#(K2038). Insert the bolts from the inside of
the boot so that the threads are on the outside of the
boot. This will prevent any grass clippings from collecting
on the threads. To attach the boot to the mower deck, lift
the grass deflector and hook the tabs on the boot plate
under the deflector hardware as shown in Figure 2-19b.
Figure 2-19a
Boot
Plate
Boot
Figure 2-19b
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1”
Carriage Bolts
(2) 3/8”-16 Nuts
Blower
Cone
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(2) 5/16”-18 x 2-1/2”
All Thread HHCS
(2) 5/16” Jam Nuts
Hook Tabs Under
Existing Hardware
2-20 Length Of Hose Adjustment
The hoses in steps 2-21 and 2-22 must be cut to fit your
machine. Follow steps 2-21 and 2-22. 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 Upper Hose Installation
Slide a pre-assembled hose clamp P#(J0060) onto both
ends of the 6” upper hose (Figure 2-23). Then slide one
end of the 6” hose onto the 6” hose ring P#(E0007).
Make sure there is about a two-inch overlap between the
hose end and the hose ring. Lift the locking pin on the 7”
inlet ring P#(V1152) and insert the hose ring. Secure the
hose ring with the locking pin. Proceed to slide the
opposite end of the 6” hose onto the outlet of the blower
assembly. See (Figure 2-23) for details. Make sure both
ends of the hose are clearly attached to the inlet and the
blower assembly inlet. Tighten the hose clamps.
2-22 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 2-23.
2-23 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 2-23). Tip:
Before securing clamp rotate hose counter-clockwise
(away from yourself) approximately 1” to aid in retaining
boot to mower deck.
Aluminum
Box
Inlet
Hose
Ring
Hose
Clamp
Figure 2-23
Upper
Hose
Hose
Clamp
Blower
Outlet
Blower
Cone
Boot
Lower
Hose
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2-24 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 2-24.
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 2-24. 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 2-24
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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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2-25 Weight Kit Installation
The collection system requires that a weight kit is
installed to the front of the mower to counter-balance the
weight of the collection system, when filled with debris.
NOTE: The (2) weight brackets are secured to the
caster supports first. Then the weight is added to the
weight brackets. It is recommended that two people
perform this procedure. If another person is not
available, use a rolling hydraulic floor jack to keep the
weight into position while you secure the weight to the
weight brackets
Locate the(2) weight brackets P#(B0026). Secure (1)
bracket to each front caster support, using (1) 3/8”-16 x
2-1/8” u-bolt P#(K1119) and (2) 3/8”-16 nylon flange lock
nuts P#(K2038) PER BRACKET. Position the weight
bracket as shown in Figure 2-25a. Insert the u-bolt from
the bottom of the caster support tube as shown in Figure
2-25b. Leave the hardware slightly loose until the weight
has been installed.
Figure 2-25a
After the weight brackets have been secured to the
caster supports, place (1) weight bar P#(B0035) onto the
(2) weight brackets. It is strongly recommended that
someone assist you in lifting the weight bar into position.
Center the weight bar between the front casters. Secure
the weight bar to the weight bracket using (2) 1/2”-13 x
4-5/16” u-bolts P#(K0331) and (4) 1/2”-13 nylon flange
lock nuts P#(K2012). Tighten the weight bracket
hardware at this time. Refer to Figure 2-25c and 2-25d
for reference.
Figure 2-25c
Weight Bar
Weight
Bracket
(2) 3/8”-16 Nuts
Figure 2-25b
(1) 3/8”-16 U-Bolt
Caster
Support
(2) 1/2”-13 U-Bolts
Figure 2-25d
Weight Bar
(4) 1/2”-13 Nuts
Caster
Support
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2-26 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 2-26a). 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 2-26b).
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 226c.
Figure 2-26c
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 2-26c.
Figure 2-26a
(1) 3/8”-16 U-Bolt
(2) 3/8”-16 Flange Nuts
Figure 2-26b
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 2-26d).
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 2-26d
Engine Throttle
Cable Clamp
Throttle Spring
Plate
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Throttle
Engine Throttle
Lever
A0794
ALUMINUM GRASS
CONTAINER
EXPLODED VIEW
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A1841_01 PTO Arm Assembly
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A1941_01 PTO Base Assembly Exploded Parts View
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A1941_01 PTO Base Assembly Exploded Parts List
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A0623 PTO Assembly w/ Small Pulley Guard Exploded Parts View
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SECTION III
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
General Safety
Disengagement Of The PTO Assembly
PTO MODELS
A. To disengage the PTO assembly, move Bagger PTO
switch to the off position.
Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual
and the mower’s operator’s manual should operate this
machine.
Operation And Tips On Mowing
PTO MODELS
A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE the maintenance list
in the next section.
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.
ENGINE DRIVEN MODELS
A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE the maintenance list
in the next section.
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 PTO assembly, then, engage the parking brake and
turn the mower off. Check upper and lower hoses for any
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 4 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.
WARNING: The PTO assembly blades will continue to
spin. DO NOT TOUCH the PTO assembly, pulleys, or
the belt until the tractor is turned off. DO NOT adjust the
belt tension until the mower is turned off. Refer to the
Belt Installation section of the manual.
ENGINE DRIVEN MODELS
B. (Briggs & Stratton 900 Series) To stop the engine,
throttle the engine to the stop position.
C. (6.5HP Briggs & Stratton Vanguard) To stop the
engine, move the fuel lever to the OFF position.
Unloading The Collection System
NOTE: To determine when the collection bags are full,
follow the following steps:
A. Stop the forward movement of the mower.
B. Disengage the mower deck.
C. Disengage the PTO assembly.
D. Engage the parking brake.
E. Once the parking brake has been engaged, then and
only then, walk behind the mower and check the
collection bags by first unhooking the rubber strap
with S-hook that secures the plastic top, then lift the
plastic hood. Load in bags should not exceed the
height of the installed bag.
F. To remove the bags from the frame, slide bags out
and turn bags over to deposit clippings.
G. Slide empty bags back onto the frame and secure
plastic top with the rubber strap with S-hook.
NOTE: Do not allow collection bags to become over-
filled as potential damage may occur to your
equipment. Also, be sure to clean the hood screen as
needed.
SECTION IV
MAINTENANCE
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.
* 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.
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 instructions.
5. Listen for abnormal sounds, which might indicate
loose parts, damaged bearings, or other damage.
Correct any deficiency before continuing operation.
6. PTO MODELS ONLY: With the engine off, engage the
blower assembly. Check the belt tension and inspect
the pulley belt for cracks or tears.
Lubrication For PTO Models
Gearbox:
1. Every 20 hours of use: Check oil levels in gearbox.
2. First 60 hours of use: Change oil.
3. Every 100 hours of use: Change oil.
NOTE: Oil in gearbox should cover the gears. If not,
drain the gearbox and fill using an 80W-90 gear oil.
The gearbox ships with 6.0 oz. of oil, but we
recommend replacing with a measured 5.5 oz. to fill
the gearbox. DO NOT OVERFILL!
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 immediately.
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. Under normal usage, the bag material is subject to
deterioration and wear and should therefore be
frequently checked for necessary replacement. Any
replacement bag should be checked to ensure
compliance with the original manufacturer’s
recommendations or specifications.
4. Check belt for proper tension.
Blower Assembly:
NOTE: The following is for older PTO models that
contain a greaseable zerc fitting. Newer models
contain maintenance-free bearings and are without
a greasable fitting.
.
1. On initial use: Grease the fitting on the blower shaft.
2. Every 25 hours of use: Re-grease the grease fitting.
NOTE: Use only white lithium based grease for
lubrication of the shaft on the blower assembly.
SECTION V - PARTS & SERVICE
Parts And Service Information
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 New PECO, Inc. and include
the following information on the chart below.
DOCUMENT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Unit Model Number:_______________________________________________
Unit Engine Size:__________________________________________________
Unit Serial Number:________________________________________________
Date of purchase:________/________/_________
Dealer/Distributor Name:__________________________________________
Address: _________________________________ State:_______ Zip:_______
Phone Number: ____________________________________________________
10 Walden Dr | Arden, North Carolina 28704
Phone: 1-800-438-5823 | 828-684-1234
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Fax: 828-684-0858
Email: peco@lawnvac.com
Website: www.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.
# R2008
Part #: R1049
Operation
TO DUMP GRASS: PUSH HANDLE OUT AND LIFT
Part #: R1055
Dump Grass
Part #: R1069
Warning - Turn Off Blower
R1055
# R2007
Part #: R1053
Caution - Keep Hands
And Body Clear
Part #: R1057
Red Reflector Label
Part #: R1054
Important - Hose Wear
Part #:R4008
Caution - Rotating Blades!
Part #: R1051
Warning - Hearing Protection
Part # R0024
Danger - Keep Hands
Clear
Part # R0025
Danger - Rotating
Blades
ENGAGEENGAGEENGAGE
ROTATE HANDLE
DISENGAGEDISENGAGEDISENGAGE
Part #:R1083
Engage/Disengage
PN R1083
PECOPECO
PECOPECOPECO
P
PPPP
Part# R0022
Designed & Built
In The USA
Part #: R1070
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PECOPECOPECO
P
PPP
P
ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA 28704
(800) 438-5823 OR (828) 684-1234 FAX: (828) 684-0858
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