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48” & 52” DECKS
MODEL YEAR:
2010-NEWER
COLLECTION SYSTEM
Model# 37120905 & 37120906
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE
MANUAL PART#: Q0531
Rev: 1.0 - June 2018
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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
Preparation Of Mower - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-6
Right & Left Lower Frame Plate Installation - - - - - - - 7
Rear Lower Frame Plate Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Heat Guard Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Lower Mount Tube Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
Upper Frame Assy Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
Hinge Kit Assy Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
Exhaust Diverter Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
PTO Mount Plate Component Installation - - - - - - - 9-10
PTO Assy & Handle Assy Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 11
Belt Installation & Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
Top Assy To Upper Frame Assy Installation - - - - - - - 13
Inlet Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
Bag Assembly - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
Bag Assembly Installation - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
SECTION PAGE
Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
Boot Kit Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -16
Length of Hose Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Upper Hose Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Lower Hose to Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - 17
Lower Hose to Boot Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement - - - - - - - - - - 18
Weight Kit Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19-20
Exploded View & Parts List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21-25
Overall Parts List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26-27
Safety Decals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28
III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29
General Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29
Operation & Tips On Mowing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29
Disengagement Of The PTO Assembly- - - - - - - - - - 29
Unloading The Collection System - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29
IV MAINTENANCE- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29-30
Maintenance Checklist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30
Lubrication - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30
V PARTS AND SERVICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30
Parts And Service Information- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30
Torque Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 31
Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 32
Notes- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33
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
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. The manuals are
provided to give you the necessary instructions to
properly mount, operate and maintain 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.
Section II - INSTALLATION FOR USE
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 A.
Figure A
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 collection
bags at the rear portion of the mower frame. The
operator can engage the blower with a push of the overcenter linkage on the right side of the unit. Once the
bags are full with clippings, they can be released to
make for easy dumping.
If your mower uses a round-style muffler, install exhaust
diverter and clamp on Page 9. Otherwise, check the
exhaust direction, as if sitting in the Operator’s Seat. If
the exhaust is blowing to the Right-Hand Side,
disassemble and reassemble the Diverter to point to the
Left-Hand Side before continuing.
Remove the grass deflector and hardware from the
mower deck as shown in Figure B.
Inside View
Figure B
Remove
Hardware
Remove Grass
Deflector
Rear Bumper
Removed
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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’s 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
Upon removal of clutch determine if your mower is
equipped with a D-drive spacer. If so, then proceed to
Figure B. If your mower is equipped with bolt, fender
and lock washer without D-drive spacer proceed to
Figure C. 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.
D-Drive Spacer
Figure B
#29 P# S0217 (Kawasaki)
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 D.
Figure D
Engine Pulley Bushing Installation
Once the Engine Pulley Bushing is installed, reattach
the clutch assembly & deck PTO belt to the mower and
then review Figure E.
Figure E
Pulley
Bushing
Number
Located
Here
#19 P# S0211
Lock Washer
P# K0140
Engine Pulley
Bushing
Engine Pulley
P# M0266
Clamp Washer
P# K0278
Hex Bolt
P# K0351
7/16”-20 x 3-1/4” HHCS
Figure C
Remove 7/16”-20
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Bolt & Washers
To assemble and fasten the Engine Pulley, align the
Engine Pulley Bushing to the mower’s clutch pulley and
fasten using (1) Clamp Washer, (1) Lock Washer, and
(1) Hex Bolt. Torque the bolt to 55 ft./lbs. The added
pulley will power the collection system and should
resemble Figure F when installed.
Figure F
Engine Pulley Assembled Into Electric Clutch
Electric Clutch
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
has been installed. Refer to Figure A.
Figure A
Existing
Existing
Hardware
Hardware
Rear Lower Frame Plate Installation
Fasten the top portion of 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 Lock Nuts P#(K2038). Leave hardware
slightly loose until the Heat Guard has been installed.
Refer to Figure C.
Figure C
Rear Lower
Frame Plate
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS
(2) 3/8”-16 Lock Nut
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
has been installed. Refer to Figure B.
Figure B
Existing
Hardware
Heat Guard Installation
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 Lock Nuts 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 Lock
Nuts P#(K2038). Once the Heat Shield has been
installed, tighten all frame plate hardware. Refer to
Figure D.
Figure D
Exhaust Flow Direction
Left Lower
Existing
Hardware
Frame Plate
(2) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS
(2) 1/4”-20 Lock Nuts
(4) 1/4” Flat Washers
(Front Bolts)
Heat Shield
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS
(2) 3/8”-16 Lock Nut
(Rear Bolts)
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Lower Mount Tube Installation
Secure the (2) Lower Mount Tubes P#(B0752) to the Rear Lower Frame plate using (2) 5/16”-18 U-Bolts P#(K1098)
and (4) 5/16”-18 Nylon Flange Lock Nuts P#(K2516) PER TUBE. Refer to Figure A.
Figure A
Lower Mount
Tube
5/16”-18
Lock Nut
5/16”-18
U-Bolt
Upper Frame Assembly Installation
Position the Upper Frame Assembly P#(A2047) above the Lower Mount Tubes as shown in Figure B. Slide the
Upper Frame Assembly down onto the Lower Mount Tubes and secure using (2) Clevis Pins P#(K0133) and (2) Rue
Ring Cotter Pins P#(K1437).
Figure B
Upper Frame
Assembly
Rue Ring
Cotter Pins
Clevis
Pin
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Hinge Kit Assembly Installation
Assemble the Hinge Kit using (1) Latch Plate P#(B0884),
(1) 5/16”-18 x 1-1/4” HHCS P#(K1156), (1) 5/16”-18 NyFlange Lock Nut P#(K2516), (3) 5/16” Flat Washers
P#(K0042), (1) Latch Spacer P#(S0006), (2) Extra
Heavy 5/16” Fender Washers P#(K0505) and (1) 5/16”18 Lock Nut P#(K0506). Leave the nuts loose enough to
allow fluid movement of the top when opening and
closing. When opened, the top should rest in the Latch
Plate Slot.
Figure A
K0042
S0006
K1156
K0505
K2516
K0042
PTO Mount Plate Component
Installation
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 Lock Nuts
P#(K2038). Leave the hardware slightly loose until the
PTO Stop Plate has been installed. Refer to Figure C.
Figure C
Right Lower
Frame Plate
(2) 3/8”-16
Lock Nuts
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1”
HHCS
Left PTO
Mount Plate
K0506 B0884
Exhaust Diverter Installation
If your mower uses a round-style muffler, proceed with
the following step. Insert the Exhaust Diverter P#(J0251)
over the end of the muffler exhaust. 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 B.
Figure B
Exhaust
Clamp
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 Lock Nuts
P#(K2038). Leave the hardware slightly loose until the
PTO Stop Plate has been installed. Refer to Figure D.
Figure D
(2) 3/8”-16
Lock Nuts
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1”
HHCS
Exhaust
Diverter
Right Lower
Frame Plate
Right PTO
Mount Plate
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PTO Mount Plate Component Installation Continued...
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 Lock Nuts P#(K2014). With the stop plate secured, tighten all PTO mount
plate component hardware at this time. Refer to Figure E.
Figure E
(4) 1/4”-20
Lock Nuts
(4) 1/4”-20 x 3/4”
HHCS
Figure F shows the complete PTO Mount Plate Assembly as it should be assembled on your mower.
PTO Stop
Plate
Figure F
Right Lower
Frame Plate
Left PTO
Mount Plate
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Right PTO
Mount Plate
PTO Stop
Plate
PTO Assembly & Handle Assembly Installation
To mount the PTO Assembly, insert the Pivot Rod on the PTO Assembly P#(A0623) into the mounting slots located
on the Left & Right PTO Mount Plates (Figure A). Tilt the PTO Assembly upward and insert the PTO Mount Pin
P#(B0274) through the hole in the top of the Right PTO Mount Plate Assembly. Secure the PTO Mount Pin using 1/8”
Hair Pin Clip P#(K0086) as shown below.
Note: Remove the gearbox pulley guard in preparation for the belt installation. Refer to Figure A.
To install the PTO Handle (Item#1), attach the PTO Handle to the PTO Assembly using (3) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS
(Item#2) and (3) 1/4”-20 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item#3). Attach the Handle Grip (Item#4) to the PTO Handle. Refer to
Figure B
NOTE: The PTO Handle can be adjusted after achieving proper belt adjustment. To adjust the Handle, remove (3)
1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS (Item#3) and (3) 1/4”-20 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item#4), rotate Handle until positioned in the
desired location (while aligning holes) and replace the hardware. The bolts should be kept approximately 120
degrees apart to ensure proper fastening.
Figure A
Figure B
PTO Mount Pin P#(B0274)
and Hair Pin Clip P#(K0099)
Remove Gear
Box Pulley Guard
Pivot Rod
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Belt Installation and Adjustment
Remove (3) 1/4”-20 x 1/2” HHSTS P#(K0353) from the
gearbox pulley guard located on the bottom of the PTO
assembly (Refer to Figure A).
Figure A
Figure D
Loosen The
Adjustment Bolt
Slide Gear Box
Towards The
Engine Pulley
Connect the belt A55K P#(M0248) from the engine
pulley to the lower gear box pulley (Figure E).
Remove
Gearbox Pulley
Guard
Loosen the (4) bolts P#(K1153), (2) on each side, that
secure the gear box assembly to the PTO assembly
P#(A1950) (Figure B and C).
Figure B
Loosen Bolts
Figure E
Connect Belt
To Both Pulleys
To tension the drive belt, turn the adjustment bolt
clockwise (Figure F) 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 F
Tighten The Adjustment
Bolt To Tension The Belt
Figure C
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 D.
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Once the correct tension of the belt is achieved, tighten
the (4) bolts that secure the gear box assembly. Refer to
Figure G. Replace the belt guard.
Figure G
Tighten Bolts
Top Assembly To Upper Frame Assembly Installation
Align the Top Assembly Pivot Holes to the Upper Frame Assembly. See Figure A below. Before fastening, pull Rubber
Dust Guard outward to seal against Upper Frame Assembly (towards the mower’s operator seat). Fasten the Top
Assembly to the Upper Frame Assembly using (2) 5/16”-18 x 2-1/2” HHCS P#(K0125) and (2) 5/16”-18 Ny-Flange
Locknuts P#(K2516). Leave the Ny-Flange Locknuts slightly loose to allow the Top Assembly to open and close easily.
Figure A
Pull Rubber Dust Guard
Outward To Seal Against
Upper Frame Back Edge
Pivot Holes
Top Assembly
5/16” x
2-1/2” HHCS
5/16” Ny-Flange
Locknut
Upper Frame
Assembly
Inlet Installation
Position the Top Assembly on its side with the Inlet Hole facing
up. See Figure B. 1: Insert the Inlet from inside the Top Assembly,
up through the Inlet Hole, until the Inlet Retaining Lip meets the
Inlet Hole. 2: Position the Inlet as shown in Figure B, then pull the
Inlet until a portion of the Inlet Retaining Lip protrudes from the
Inlet hole. 3: Next, lift the Inlet as shown in Figure B until all of the
Inlet Retaining Lip protrudes from the Inlet Hole. Once installed,
the Inlet should pivot freely about the Inlet Hole.
Figure B
Inlet
Inlet Flange
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Inlet Retaining Lip
Inlet
Hole
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Bag Assembly
First, take one of the Bag Ring Split Ends and insert it through the Bag Seam Opening. Next, rotate the Bag around the
Bag Ring (1) full turn (360 degrees) until the Bag Ring Split Ends and the Bag Seam Opening are positioned on the same
side. Then, connect the Bag Ring Split Ends using (1) End Connector. Last, rotate the Bag Ring and the End Connector
Assembly (1/2”) turn (180 degrees) to position the Connector opposite of the Bag Seam Opening. Note Final End
Connector Location below in Figure A. Repeat for each Bag.
Figure A
End
Connector
Mesh
Panel
Bag Ring
Bag Ring
Split Ends
Bag Seam
Opening
Nylon
Panel
Top Assembly
Draw-Latch
Upper Frame
Assembly
Rail
Completed
Bag
Bag Assembly
Note Final
End Connector
Location
Mesh
Panel
Bag Assembly Installation
Slide the Completed Bag Assembly into the Upper Frame Assembly Rails and close the Top Assembly. Fasten the DrawLatch on either side to hold the bagger closed.
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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) as shown in
Figure A.
Figure A
Thread (1) Jam Nut
Onto Each 5/16”-18 Bolt
Now partially thread (1) bolt into each of the two
threaded bosses located on the Blower Housing. Place
8” Blower Cone P#(E6009) so the two tabs line up with
the bolts and tighten completely as shown in Figure B.
Figure B
Blower
Cone Tab
Once the (2) bolts are tight, tighten the Jam Nuts against
the threaded boss as shown in Figure C.
Figure C
(1st) Tighten
Bolt
(2nd) Tighten
Jam Nut
Refer to Figure D for proper Blower Cone installation
reference.
Figure D
Threaded
Boss
Blower
Cone
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Boot Kit Installation
Secure the Boot Plate (Item#2) to the Aluminum Boot (Item#1) using (2) Spacer Bushings (Item#3), (2) 3/8”-16 x 11/4” Carriage Bolts (Item#4) and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Locknuts (Item#5). Insert the bolts from the inside so that the
threads are on top of the boot. This will prevent grass clippings from collecting on the bolt threads. Leave the
hardware loose until the boot assembly has been attached to the mower deck. Refer to the Figure A if your mower has
a 48” Deck, refer to Figure B if your mower has a 52” Deck.
Lift the grass deflector and slide the boot plate under and behind the grass deflector. Close any gaps between the
boot and the mower deck by adjusting the positioning of the Boot Plate’s tabs under and behind the grass deflector.
Tighten all hardware once you’ve fully positioned the Boot and Boot Plate to the mower deck.
Figure A
Figure B
Boot Plate to Boot
Configuration for 48” Deck
Boot Plate to Boot
Configuration for 52” Deck
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Length Of Hose Adjustment
The hoses in the following steps 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 need
to be long enough to allow for the opening and closing of
the collection system as well as allowing ample clamping
surface between each component.
Lower Hose To Blower Cone
Installation
Slide a Hose Clamp P#(J0060) over both ends of the
Lower Hose. Secure one end of the Lower Hose to the
Blower Cone and fasten by tightening the Hose Clamp.
Upper Hose Installation
Slide a Hose Clamp P#(J0060) over one end of the 6”
Upper Hose. Secure this end of the 6” Upper Hose to the
Blower Outlet. See Figure below for details. Secure
opposite end of the 6” Upper Hose to the Inlet. Make
sure both ends are securely fastened by tightening the
Hose Clamp and rotating the Inlet Snap Fastener
towards the hose to lock in place.
Inlet
Lower Hose To Boot Installation
Take the unattached end of the Lower Hose and secure
it to the circular end of the Boot and fasten by tightening
the Hose Clamp.
Tip: Before securing Hose Clamp fully, rotate Lower
Hose counter-clockwise (away from yourself)
approximately 1” to aid in retaining Boot to mower deck.
Hose
Clamps
Upper
Hose
Blower
Outlet
Blower
Cone
Hose
Clamps
Boot
Lower
Hose
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Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement
To Remove: First remove the 5/16”-24 x 1” HHCS P#(K0428) (#1), Taper Lock Bushing Washer P#(K0284) (#3),
(2) 5/16 Flat Wahers P#(K0042) and Spacer Bushing P#(S0159) (#4) from the Taper-Lock Bushing P#(S0157)
(#5). Next remove the (2) 1/4”-20 x 1” HHCS (#2) and place them into the threaded holes of the Taper-Lock
Bushing (#5). Gradually thread each bolt evenly into the Taper-Lock Bushing, forcing the blade to break-away from
the Taper-Lock Bushing. If the Impeller will not move, carefully hit the base of the Impeller, between each vein,
with a hammer, then try again.
To Replace: Place Impeller Blade over the engine shaft. Slide the Taper-Lock Bushing (#5) on to the engine shaft
and into the Impeller Blade, aligning the non-threaded holes of the Taper-Lock Bushing to the threaded holes of
the Impeller Blade. Fasten by using (2) 1/4”-20 x 1” HHCS (#2), (1) Spacer Bushing (#4) (1) Taper-Lock Bushing
Washer (#3), and (1) 5/16”-24 x 1” HHCS (#1). Torque to the proper specifications in the torque chart on the back
of this manual. Next, rotate the Impeller Blade to ensure that the blade is clear of contact on all sides of the blower
housing.
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Dual Weight Kit Installation /
Single Caster
To Install Weight Bracket
Step 1 - Position (#2) Base Under Caster Tubing w/
Opening Towards Caster Fork.
Step 2 - Place (#5) Clamp Insert On Top Of Caster
Tubing Above (#2) Base
Step 3 - Position (#3) Clamp On Top Of (#5) Clamp
Insert w/ Opening Towards Caster Fork.
Step 4 - Align (4) Holes In (#3) Clamp To Holes In (#2)
Base
Step 5 - Loosly Fasten (#3) Clamp To (#2) Base Using
(4) (#4.1) 5/16"-18 x 3" Bolts & (4) (#4.2) 5/16"-18 NyFlange Lock Nuts.
Step 6 - Position (#2 & #3) Assembly Along Caster
Tubing To Prevent Interference From Caster Forks Or
Any Other Objects. Tighten Fasteners In An ' Pattern
Until Assembly Is Firmly Clamped To Caster Tubing. Do
Not Overtighten Resulting In Bending (#3) Clamp.
Step 7 - Insert (#1) Weight Into (#2) Base & Align Hole In
Weight w/ Holes In (#2) Base.
Step 8 - Fasten (#1) Weight To (#2) Base Using (1)
(#4.3) Clevis Pin & (1) (#4.4) Hair Pin Clip. Repeat For
Additional Weights.
Refer to Figure A.
Figure A
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Weight Kit Installation / Left Caster
To Install Weight Bracket
Step 1 - Position (#2) Base Under Caster Tubing w/
Opening Towards Caster Fork.
Step 2 - Place (#5) Clamp Insert On Top Of Caster
Tubing Above (#2) Base
Step 3 - Position (#3) Clamp On Top Of (#5) Clamp
Insert w/ Opening Towards Caster Fork.
Step 4 - Align (4) Holes In (#3) Clamp To Holes In (#2)
Base
Step 5 - Loosly Fasten (#3) Clamp To (#2) Base Using
(4) (#4.1) 5/16"-18 x 3" Bolts & (4) (#4.2) 5/16"-18 NyFlange Lock Nuts.
Step 6 - Position (#2 & #3) Assembly Along Caster
Tubing To Prevent Interference From Caster Forks Or
Any Other Objects. Tighten Fasteners In An ' Pattern
Until Assembly Is Firmly Clamped To Caster Tubing. Do
Not Overtighten Resulting In Bending (#3) Clamp.
Step 7 - Insert (#1) Weight Into (#2) Base & Align Hole In
Weight w/ Holes In (#2) Base.
Step 8 - Fasten (#1) Weight To (#2) Base Using (1)
(#4.3) Clevis Pin & (1) (#4.4) Hair Pin Clip.
Refer to Figure A.
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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A2101 Top Assembly
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Item # Part # Desc. Qty.
1 V2000 Pro 2 Bagger Top / Gen. 2 1
2 V2001 Screen 1
3 J4009 Short Rubber Strap w/ S-Hook 2
4 K1030 1/4"-20 x 1-1/4" Carriage Bolt 2
5 K0037 Flat Washer / 1/4" (.75 OD x .312 ID x .060 T) 2
6 K1128 1/4"-20 Nyloc Nut 2
7 K0062 Fender Washer / .230 ID x 1.500 OD / Zinc 2
8 K0114 Black Plastic Rivet 11
9 C0067 Dust Guard Mnt. Brkt. 1
10 V1117 Dust Guard 1
11 R0022 Decal / Built In The USA / Lg 1
12 R1069 Decal / Warning - Turn Off Blower 1
13 R1054 Decal / Important Check Hoses 1
14 R1051 Decal / Warning - Use Hearing Protection 1
15 R1057 Decal / 2" x 4" Red Reflector 2
16 C0026 Grass Deflector 1
17 B0676 Hinge Stop Pl. 1
Exploded Parts View
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SAFETY DECALS
To promote safe operation, New PECO, Inc. 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# R0022
Designed & Built
In The USA
PECOPECO
PECOPECOPECO
Part# R1070
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PECO Logo
Part #: R2007
Danger - Never Use Hands
Part #: R1054
Important - Hose Wear
Part #: R1057 - (2)
Red Reflectors
Part #: R2008
Danger - Rotating Blades
Part #: R1069
Warning - Turn Off Blower
Part # R0024
Danger - Keep Hands
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Clear
Part #: R1051
Warning - Hearing Protection
Part # R0025
Danger - Rotating
Blades
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
A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE the maintenance list
referenced in Section IV.
B. Start mower.
C. With the mower at high idle speed, engage the mower
deck.
D. While seated in the operator’s seat, move Bagger
PTO switch to the on position. With the PTO
assembly 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 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.
Disengagement Of The PTO Assembly
A. To disengage the PTO assembly, move Bagger PTO
switch to the off position.
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.
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.
* 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.
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.
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. 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 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.
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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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New PECO, Inc.
Fax: 828-684-0858
Email: peco@lawnvac.com
Website: www.lawnvac.com
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Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Abnormal Vibration
— Loose blower pulley or pulley
assembly
— Impeller blade out of balance
unbalanced
— Cutting blades are bent or
— Contact dealer to replace
— Tighten the pulley
— Install new cutting blade
Reduced collection system
performance
— Loose belt
— Full collection bags
— Plugged screen
— Low engine speed
— Empty the collection bags
grass clippings from the screen
— Replace/tighten belt
— Always operate collection
system at full throttle
— Remove debris, leaves, or
Blower and hoses plugging too
frequently
— Grass is too long
— Loose belt
— Low engine speed
— Collection bags are too full
— Grass is too wet
— Ground speed is too fast
— Worn belt
— Dump more frequently
— Always operate collection
system at full throttle
— Cut grass when it is dry
— Cut the grass several times
— Replace belt
— Adjust the pulley and tighten
belts
— Drive slower at full throttle
Debris blowout
— Collection bags are too full
— Ground speed is too fast
— Plug/clog in the collection
system
— Drive more slowly at full
— Dump more frequently
throttle
— Clean the collection system
Impeller doesn’t rotate freely
— Shaft bearings bad/failing
— Plug in the blower housing
— Worn impeller blade
— Clean the blower housing
— Contact dealer to replace
— Contact dealer to replace
Troubleshooting
2017 (v1.0)
Collection System Performance
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10 Walden Dr | Arden, North Carolina 28704
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Email: peco@lawnvac.com
Website: www.lawnvac.com
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