Peco Pro 12 DFS 52621201 Operator's Manual

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MODEL #: 52621201

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PTO GRASS

COLLECTION

SYSTEM

2013 - 2015 MODEL YEAR

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE

MANUAL PART#: 1 REV: 2 (06-2018) Q047

PECO GRASS COLLECTION SYSTEM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
Safety Alert Symbols- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3
Warranty - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4

I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
Description- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5

II INSTALLATION FOR USE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
Preparation Of Mower - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
Left and Right Frame Bracket Installation - - - - - - - - 7
Rear Frame Bracket Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
Muffler Guard Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -8
Right and Left PTO Mount Plate Installation - - - - - - -9
PTO Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
Belt Installation and Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
Cam Assembly Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -12
Main Frame Leg Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
Main Frame Assembly Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - -13
Lift Handle Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -14
Aluminum Grass Container Installation- - - - - - - - - - 15
Dump Mechanism Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
Aluminum Grass Container Exploded View - - - - - - - 16

SECTION PAGE

Exhaust Diverter Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Boot Kit Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Length of Hose Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Upper Hose Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Lower Hose To Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - 19
Lower Hose To Boot Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement - - - - - - - - - - 20
Weight Kit Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
Exploded Drawing Views and Parts Lists- - - - - - - 22-26

III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
General Safety- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
Operation & Tips On Mowing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
Disengagement Of The Blower - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
Unloading The Collection System - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27

IV MAINTENANCE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
Maintenance Checklist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27-28
Lubrication - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28

V PARTS AND SERVICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28
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 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.

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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

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White letters on RED

WARNING

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Black letters on ORANGE

CAUTION

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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

Introduction

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.

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 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 collection box is
full with clippings, it can be released to make for easy
dumping.

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Section II - INSTALLATION FOR USE

PRESS

PRESS

Preparation Of Mower

NOTE: The mower deck PTO belt must be removed
from the electric clutch before continuing with the
installation. Refer to your mower owner’s manual for
instructions on PTO belt removal.

From the underside of the engine, disconnect the wiring
harness attached to the electric clutch. Remove the bolt
and electric clutch from the mower. Refer to Figure A.

Figure A

Remove Bolt

Remove the D-drive spacer using an arbor press or
equivalent. On removal, adjacent bearing OUTER race
must be supported or bearing damage may occur. Refer
to Figure B.

Remove D Drive Spacer

Figure B

The engine pulley assembly must be installed using an
arbor press or equivalent. During installation, opposite
bearing inner race must be supported or bearing
damage may occur. Refer to Figure C.

Upon pressing the engine pulley to the clutch, replace
the completed assembly to the mower’s engine shaft to
fasten.

Figure D

Engine Pulley

Assembly

26 HP Briggs & Stratton

Fasten the engine pulley assembly stamped with
number 23 P#(A1175) to the electric clutch using (1)
7/16”-20 x 3-1/4” HHCS P#(K0351) and (1) 7/16” helical
spring lock washer P#(K0140). Torque the bolt to
55ft./lbs. Refer to Figure D for reference.

(1) 7/16”-20 Hex Bolt

(1) 7/16” Lock Washer

Electric

Clutch

Replace Mower

Deck PTO Belt

Figure C

Kawasaki FX850

Fasten the engine pulley assembly stamped with
number 20 P#(A1798) to the electric clutch using (1)
7/16”-20 x 4-1/2” HHCS P#(K0427) and (1) 7/16” helical
spring lock washer P#(K0140). Torque the bolt to
55ft./lbs. Refer to Figure D for reference.

Kawasaki FX1000V

Fasten the engine pulley assembly stamped with
number 20 P#(A1798) to the electric clutch using (1)
7/16”-20 x 4” HHCS P#(K0359) and (1) 7/16” helical
spring lock washer P#(K0104). Torque the bolt to
55ft./lbs. Refer to Figure D for reference.

NOTE: Replace the mower deck PTO belt removed at
the beginning of this section.

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Engine Pulley Installation

Figure A

Muffler

Guard

Anti-Scalp

Wheel

Note: On Diablo and DiabloMP

Exhaust pipe must be cut off 1.5” from original
length. 90 degree diverter must be attached
and secured with clamp. See Figure B

Rear

Guard

Remove the rear guard and hardware from the mower
frame. Remove the rear right anti-scalp wheel and
hardware. Refer to Figure A.
NOTE: X-Diablo, Diablo and DiabloMP series will need
to have the muffler guard removed and replaced with
muffler guard P#(B0831) in a later step.

Figure B

Cut Here

1.50"

Left and Right Frame Bracket Installation

Secure the left frame bracket P#(B0826) and right frame bracket P#(B0825) to the rear frame of the mower using the
mounting holes where the rear guard was removed.

X-Series

Secure the left and right frame brackets and (2) frame mount spacers P#(B0840) to the rear frame of the mower using
(3) 1/2”-13 x 1-1/4” HHCS P#(K1232), (3) 1/2” flat washers P#(K0055) and (3) 1/2”-13 nylon flange locknuts P#(K2012)
PER BRACKET. The frame mount spacers will mount to the inside, between the frame brackets and mower frame.
Refer to Figure C and D.

Figure C

Left Frame

Bracket

(3) 1/2”-13 x 1-1/4” HHCS

(3) 1/2” Flat Washers

(3) 1/2”-13 Locknuts

(PER BRACKET)

Figure D

(2) 1/2”-13 x 1-1/4” HHCS

(2) 1/2” Flat Washers

(2) 1/2”-13 Locknuts

(PER BRACKET)

Left Frame

Bracket

(1) 5/8”-11 x 1-1/2” HHCS

(1) 5/8”-11 Nyloc Nut

(PER BRACKET)

Secure the left and right frame brackets to the rear frame of the mower using (2) 1/2”-13 x 1-1/4” HHCS P#(K1232), (2)
1/2” flat washers P#(K0055) and (2) 1/2”-13 nylon flange locknuts P#(K2012) PER BRACKET. Secure the bottom
mounting holes with (1) 5/8”-11 x 1-1/2” HHCS P#(K1251) and (1) 5/8”-11 nyloc nut P#(K1316). Refer to Figure D.

X-Diablo, Diablo and DiabloMP Series

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Rear Frame Bracket Installation

Secure the rear frame bracket P#(B0827) to the left and
right frame bracket using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS
P#(K1191) and (2) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknuts
P#(K2038) PER BRACKET. Refer to Figure A.

Figure A

(2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS

(2) 3/8”-16 Locknuts

PER BRACKET

(2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS

(2) 3/8”-16 Locknuts

PER BRACKET

Muffler Guard Installation

X-Diablo, Diablo & DiabloMP Series

Secure the muffler guard P#(B0831) to the rear frame
bracket and rear frame of the mower using (4) 3/8”-16 x
1” carriage bolts P#(K1182) and (4) 3/8”-16 nylon flange
locknuts P#(K2038) as shown in Figure B.

Figure B

Muffler

Guard

Rear Frame

Bracket

(4) 3/8”-16 x 1”

Carriage Bolts

(4) 3/8”-16 Locknuts

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Right and Left PTO Mount Plate
Installation

Secure the left PTO mount plate P#(B0829) to the right
frame bracket using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS P#(K1191)
and (2) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknuts P#(K2038). Refer
to Figure A and B for reference.

Secure the right PTO mount plate P#(B0828) to the right
frame bracket using (1) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS P#(K1191)
and (1) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknut P#(K2038). Secure
the lower mounting hole with (1) 1/2”-13 x 1-1/4” HHCS
P#K1232) and (1) 1/2”-13 nylon flange locknut
P#(K2012). Refer to Figures A and B for mounting holes
locations specific to your series.

Figure A

Left PTO

Mount Plate

(1) 3/8”-16 x 1”

X-Series Mounting Locations

(2) 3/8”-16

Locknuts

(1) 3/8”-16

Locknut

HHCS

Figure B

(2) 3/8”-16 x 1”

HHCS

Left PTO

Mount Plate

Right PTO

Mount Plate

X-Diablo, Diablo & DiabloMP Mounting Locations

(1) 3/8”-16 x 1”

HHCS

(1) 1/2”-13 x 1-1/4”

HHCS

(1) 1/2”-13

Locknut

X-Series

Use Lower

Mount Hole

(2) 3/8”-16

Locknuts

(1) 3/8”-16

Locknut

(2) 3/8”-16 x 1”

HHCS

Right PTO

Mount Plate

(1) 1/2”-13 x 1-1/4”

HHCS

(1) 1/2”-13

Locknut

X-Diablo

Use Upper

Mount Hole

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PTO Assembly Installation

Insert the PTO assembly P#(A0623) into the slots on the
PTO mount plate assembly. Secure the PTO assembly
with (1) mount pin P#(B0274) and (1) hair pin clip
P#(K0086).

Remove the engine pulley guard and hardware in
preparation for the belt installation. Refer to Figure A.

PTO

Mount

Pin

Figure A

Insert

Hairpin Clip

Remove Engine

Pulley Guard

and Hardware

Handle Grip

PTO Handle

PTO

Assembly

Attach the PTO handle P#(A0626) 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 A and B.

NOTE: The PTO Handle can be adjusted, after
performing installation,to achieve proper belt adjustment.
To adjust the handle, remove (3) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS
P#(K1222) and (3) 1/4”-20 nylon flange locknuts
P#(K2014), rotate handle until positioned in the desired
location (while aligning holes) and reattach. The bolts
should be kept approximately 120 degrees apart to
ensure proper fastening.

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Figure B

(3) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS

(3) 1/4”-20 Nylon

Flange Locknut

Belt Installation and Adjustment

Loosen the (4) bolts P#(K1191), (2) on each side, that
secure the gear box assembly to the PTO assembly
P#(A1803) (Figures A and B).

Figure A

Loosen Bolts

Figure B

Connect the kevlar cord belt A59K P#(M0254) from the
engine pulley to the lower gear box pulley (Figure D).

Figure D

Connect Belt

To Both Pulleys

To tension the drive belt, turn the adjustment bolt
clockwise (Figure E) 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 E

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 C.

Figure C

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 F and G. Replace the belt guard and hardware
that was removed earlier.

Figure F

Tighten Bolts

Figure G

Tighten Bolts

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Cam Assembly Adjustment

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 A).

Figure A

Cam Assembly

Hair Pin Clip

Cam Stop

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 P#(E6009) so the
two tabs line up with the bolts then tighten completely.
See Figure B.

Figure B

Blower

Cone Tabs

Tension Rod

Blower

Cone

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(2) 5/16”-18 x 2-1/2”

All Thread HHCS

(2) 5/16” Jam Nuts

Main Frame Leg Installation

Main Frame Assembly Installation

Secure (1) main frame leg P#(B0830) to the left frame
bracket and (1) main frame leg P#(B0830) to the right
frame bracket using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS P#(K1191)
and (2) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknuts P#(K2038) PER
FRAME LEG. Refer to Figure A for X-Diablo, Diablo &
Diablo-MP Series mounting locations. Refer to Figure B
for X-Series mounting locations.

Figure A

Main Frame

Assembly

Lift the main frame assembly P#(A0995) into position as
shown in Figure A. Secure the main frame assembly to
the main frame legs using (4) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS
P#(K1191) and (4) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknuts
P#(K2038).

(4) 3/8”-16 x 1”

Hex Bolts

(4) 3/8”-16 Locknuts

Main

Frame Leg

Figure B

(4) 3/8”-16 x 1”

Hex Bolts

(4) 3/8”-16 Locknuts

Left Frame

Bracket

X-Series

(2) 3/8”-16 x 1”

Hex Bolts

(2) 3/8”-16 Locknuts

PER FRAME LEG

(2) 3/8”-16 x 1”

Hex Bolts

(2) 3/8”-16 Locknuts

PER FRAME LEG

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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#(A0614), and secure with (1) 3/8”­16 flange nut P#(K1215). Thread the flange nut onto the
bolt upside down, as shown in Figure A.

Figure A

Insert (1) 3/8”-16 x 2”

HHCS Into The Lift Handle

Secure With

(1) 3/8”-16 Flange Nut

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 D, using
(1) 5/16”-24 hex nut P#(K1444) and (1) 5/16” lock
washer P#(K0043).

Latch Hook

Ball Joint

Latch Rod

(1) 5/16”-24 Hex Nut

(1) 5/16” Lock Washer

Figure D

Slide the lift handle through the slot on the handle mount
bracket. Insert the lift handle into the box frame as
shown in Figure B, and secure using (1) 3/8”-16 flange
nut P#(K1215) on the inside of the container as shown in
Figure C.

Slide Lift Handle Through

Handle Mount Bracket And

Fasten To Box Frame

Figure B

Figure C

Attach the other end of the latch rod to the lift handle, as
shown in Figure E. 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 F.
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).

Figure E

Attach Latch Rod

To Lift handle

Secure With

(1) Cotter Pin

Figure F

Use (1) 3/8”-16 Flange Nut

On The Inside Of The

Grass Container

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Attach Spring To

Lift Handle And To

Handle Mount Bracket

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 A).
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 A

Dump Mechanism Adjustment

The linkage may be adjusted in two places, at the
adjusting screw P#(K1435) and the latch assembly
items. See page 16 for visual clarification. To change the
door closure tightness, screw the adjusting screw
(Figure B) 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.

Figure B

Adjustment

Screw

Pivot

Pin

Hair Pin

Clip

Rue-Ring

Cotter Pin

Washer

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ALUMINUM GRASS

CONTAINER

EXPLODED VIEW

K1442

A0614

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V1131-6

2-15 Exhaust Diverter Installation

NOTE: On certain engine models, it is necessary to
install an exhaust diverter onto the muffler to prevent the
engine exhaust from damaging the PTO assembly or the
collection bags. Figure A shows an exhaust diverter
P#(J0251) and exhaust clamp kit P#(X1046) installed on
the Kawasaki FX850. Any engine that exhaust to the

right side or the rear, will require an exhaust
diverter. Slide the diverter onto the muffler exhaust tube

and secure with (1) clamp kit. Position the diverter so
that the heat is not directed towards the ground.

Figure A

Muffler Exhaust

Tube

Exhaust
Diverter

Exhaust

Clamp Kit

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Boot Kit Installation

Position the boot plate P#(B0832) onto the top of the
aluminum boot P#(E0025) as shown in Figure A. Secure
the boot plate to the boot using (3) 3/8”-16 x 1” carriage
bolts P#(K1182) and (3) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknuts
P#(K2038). Insert the bolts from the inside of the boot so
that the locks nuts are on top of the boot plate. This will
prevent grass clipping from collecting on the bolt
threads. Leave the hardware slightly loose until the boot
kit installation is complete.

Figure A

The boot kit is designed to work on the 52” and 60”
decks. After attaching the boot plate to the boot, lift the
grass deflector and hang the boot plate on the discharge
chute of the mower deck. The boot plate is slotted for
positioning once attached to the mower deck. Slide the
boot forwards or backwards until you eliminate any gaps
between the discharge chute and boot. You want the
boot to fit as closely as possible to the mower deck to
prevent grass blow-out. Once the boot has been
positioned properly, tighten the boot kit hardware. Refer
to Figures A, B & C for reference.

Grass

Deflector

Boot Plate

Figure B

Hang Boot Plate

On Mower Deck Edge

(3) 3/8”-16 x 1”

Carriage Bolts

(3) 3/8”-16 Locknuts

Figure C

BOOT

PLATE

Side Profile of the

Boot Plate. This Notch

Will Hang The Boot From

The Mower Deck

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Length Of Hose Adjustment

Lower Hose To Blower Cone
Installation

The hoses 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.

Upper Hose Installation

Slide a pre-assembled hose clamp P#(J1000) onto both
ends of the 6” upper hose (Figure A). Then slide one
end of the 6” hose onto the plastic inlet P#(V1054) on
the right side of the aluminum box assembly. Make sure
there is about a two-inch overlap between the hose end
and plastic inlet. 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 A)
for details. Make sure both ends of the hose are clearly
attached to the inlet and the blower assembly inlet.
Tighten the hose clamps.

Slide a pre-assembled 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 A.

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

Upper

Hose

Inlet

Figure A

Hose

Clamps

Blower

Outlet

Blower

Cone

Lower

Hose

Boot

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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#(A0623), 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 A.

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 A. 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 A

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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.

3

5

5

2

3

12

9

8

13

10

7

6

20

1

11

14

Taper-Lock Bushing

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Enlarged View

Weight Kit Installation

A weight kit must be installed to your unit as a
counterweight for the collection system. This universal
weight kit is designed to fit all series of Big Dog
mowers. Depending on your mower series, the
positioning of the weight brackets may need to be
adjusted.

Secure the (2) weight brackets P#(B0039) to the front
casters of the mower using (1) 3/8”-16 u-bolt P#(K1419)
and (2) 3/8”-16 nylon flange lock nuts P#(K2012) PER
Bracket. Insert the u-bolts from the bottom so that the
locknuts are on top of the weight bracket.

NOTE: It is recommended that a support such as a floor
Jack be used during the weight bar installation.

Lift the weight bar P(B0034) into position underneath
the weight bracket. Secure the weight bar using (2) 12”­13 U-bolts P#(K0331) and (4) 1/2”-13 nylon flange
locknuts P#(K2012). Refer to Figure A for reference.

TIP: Leave the hardware slightly loose until the weight
brackets and weight bar have been positioned correctly.
Once positioned, tighten the hardware.

Figure A

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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

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

Disengagement Of The Blower

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

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 the belt tension and
adjustment section of this manual.

A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE the maintenance list
in MAINTENANCE.

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.

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.

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.

* 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

Maintenance Checklist

NOTE: REMOVE PTO ASSEMBLY BEFORE

RAISING DECK FOR MAINTENANCE.

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.

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.

Lubrication

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 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.

Blower Assembly:
NOTE: The following is for older PTO models that
contain a greaseable zirc 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 Country Clipper 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: ____________________________________________________

ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA 28704

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

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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

PECO Logo

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10 WALDEN DRIVE

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