Peco S150XT 05131501, S150XT 05131502 Operator's Manual

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DESIGNED TO FIT:

PTO GRASS

COLLECTION

SYSTEM

S150XT

2012-2013

MODEL #: 05131501

6.5HP BRIGGS & STRATTON
VANGUARD

MODEL #: 05131502

900 SERIES BRIGGS & STRATTON

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE

MANUAL PART#: Q0462

PECO GRASS COLLECTION SYSTEM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

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

I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
1-1 Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
1-2 Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5

II INSTALLATION FOR USE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
2-1 Preparation Of Mower - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
2-2 Left & Right Frame Bracket Installation - - - - - - - 6
2-3 Rear Frame Bracket Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
2-4 Muffler Guard Bracket Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 7
2-5 Outer Engine Mount Tube - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
2-6 Engine Mount Arm Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
2-7 Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly Installation- - - - - 9
2-8 Lower Mount Tube & Upper Frame
Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
2-9 Top Assembly to Upper Frame
Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
2-10 Hinge Kit Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
2-11 Inlet Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
2-12 Exhaust Diverter Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
2-13 Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
2-14 Boot to Mower Deck Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 12

SECTION PAGE

2-15 Length Of Hose Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
2-16 Upper Hose Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
2-17Lower Hose To Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - 13
2-18 Lower Hose To Boot Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 13
2-19 Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement - - - - - - - 14
2-20 Weight Kit Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
2-21 Installation/Removal of Collection Bags - - - - - - 16
2-22 Throttle Cable Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Exploded Part Views and Assemblies - - - - - - - - - 18-20

III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
3-1 General Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
3-2 Operation & Tips On Mowing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
3-3 Disengagement Of The Blower - - - - - - - - - - - 21
3-4 Unloading The Collection System - - - - - - - - - - - 21

IV MAINTENANCE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
4-1 Maintenance Checklist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21-22

V PARTS AND SERVICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
5-1 Parts And Service Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Safety Decals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23
Torque Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24

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 of the slope.

10. It is recommended that the container be kept only half full when negotiating any slopes. Start mowing on slopes

when the container is empty.

11. Inspect your lawn and remove any foreign objects before mowing. Never deliberately run the mower across any
foreign object.

12. Wear ear protection if the noise level is offensive.

13. Wear eye protection to prevent debris from damaging your eyes.

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SAFETY

WARNING! NEVER operate the mower unless the discharge guard and either the deflector assembly or

the vacuum collector adapter are fastened securely in place.

WARNING! Do not work around the mower deck boot or the blower area until you are certain that the mower

blades and the blower impeller have stopped rotating.

WARNING! To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the vacuum collector; ONLY AFTER

STOPPING THE MOWER’S ENGINE AND WAITING FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A
COMPLETE STOP. Set the parking brake. Always remove the ignition key before beginning maintenance.

WARNING! For your own personal safety, ALWAYS mow ACROSS the face of slopes and NEVER UP

and DOWN the face. NEVER attempt to mow excessively steep slopes, and use caution when turning on any slope.

Safety Alert Symbol

This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!”

This symbol is used to call attention to safety precautions that

Should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When
you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows
and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions
could result in death or serious bodily injury.

!

Safety Signs

The signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used on the equipment safety signs. These words
are intended to alert the viewer to the existence and the degree of hazard seriousness.

This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

DANGER

!

White letters on RED

WARNING

!

Black letters on ORANGE

CAUTION

!

Black letters on YELLOW

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation exist which, if
not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.

It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

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PECO LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW PRODUCTS

A. WHAT IS UNDER WARRANTY?
PECO extends the following warranties to the original purchaser of each new PECO consumer product subject

to the following limitations.

1. PRODUCT WARRANTY: Any part of any consumer product, which is defective in material or workmanship as
delivered to the purchaser will be repaired or replaced, as PECO elects, without charge for parts or labor, if the
defect appears within 12 months from the date of delivery of the product to the original purchaser.

ALL DEFECTIVE PARTS MUST BE RETURNED TO PECO FOR INSPECTION TO
DETERMINE VALIDITY OF WARRANTY CLAIMS. Freight and mailing will be borne by the customer.

2. PARTS REPLACED DURING WARRANTY: Any new PECO part which is furnished in performance of this

warranty and is defective in material or workmanship as delivered to the purchaser will be repaired or replaced,
as PECO elects, without charge if the defect appears within 90 days from the date of installation of such part or
before the expiration of the original warranty period, whichever is later.

B. SECURING WARRANTY ADJUSTMENTS.
Call PECO for Return Authorization. Damaged or broken parts other than engines or batteries, must be

returned to New PECO, Inc. 100 Airport Road, Arden, NC 28704 before any warranty adjustment can be
authorized. At the time of requesting warranty adjustment, the purchaser must present evidence of the date of
delivery of the product. The purchaser shall pay any charge for the product to and from Arden, NC.

C. ITEMS NOT COVERED BY PECO WARRANTY.
Engines and batteries attached to PECO products are covered under a separate warranty by the respective

manufacturer.

D. UNAPPROVED ALTERATION OR MODIFICATION.
All obligations of New PECO, Inc. under this warranty shall be terminated if products are altered or modified in

ways not approved by New PECO, Inc.

E. ACCIDENTS AND NORMAL MAINTENANCE.
The warranty covers only defective material and workmanship. It does not cover depreciation or damage

caused by normal wear, accident, improper use or abuse of products. The cost of normal maintenance and
normal replacement of service items such as belts, cutting blades, hoses, etc., which are not defective shall be
paid for by the purchaser.

F. NO REPRESENTATIONS ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES, DISCLAIMER.
Neither New PECO, Inc. nor any company affiliated with it makes any warranties, representations or promises

as to the quality of performance of its products other than those set forth herein. Except as described above,
New PECO, Inc. makes no other warranties AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND MERCHANTABILITY.

G. ANY MACHINE USED FOR RENTAL PURPOSES ARE GUARANTEED FOR 45 DAYS FROM
DATE OF ORIGINAL SALE ONLY.

H. REMEDIED EXCLUSIVE.
The only remedies the purchaser has in connection with the breach or performance of any warranty on New

PECO, Inc. consumer products are set forth above. In no event will PECO be liable for special incidental or
consequential damages.

1. NO SERVICE CENTER WARRANTY.
The selling Service Center makes no warranty on his own on any item warranted by New PECO, Inc. unless he

delivers to purchaser a separate written warranty certificate specifically warranting the item. The dealer has no
authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of PECO or to modify the terms of this warranty in
any way.

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Section I

Introduction and Description

1-1 Introduction

We are pleased to have you as a PECO customer. Your
collection system has been designed to give you a low
maintenance, simple, and effective way to collect the
grass clippings from your mower. This manual is
provided to give you the necessary instructions to
properly mount and operate the collection system on
your mower. Please read this manual thoroughly.
Understand what each control is for and how to use it.
Observe all safety decal precautions on the machine and
noted throughout the manual.

NOTE: all references made to right, left, front, rear, top
or bottom are as viewed from the normal operator’s
position on the mower.

Section II

Preparation of Mower

2-1 Preparation of Mower

1-2 Description

The grass collection system is designed for turf
maintenance where there is a need to collect the grass
clippings as the mower cuts the turf. It is also used for
picking up leaves and in pre-season and post-season
clean-up. The blower, mounted on the right side of the
unit, is powered by Briggs & Stratton 900 Series or

6.5HP Vanguard. The blower draws grass clippings from
the discharge area of the cutter deck back to the (3) - 4.0
cubic foot collection bags P#(G0003) at the rear portion
of the mower frame. Once the bags are full with
clippings, they can be released to make for easy
dumping.

Remove the rear bumper and hardware from the mower
frame. Refer to Figure 2-1b and page 6 of your Snapper
Pro parts manual.

Figure 2-1b

Page 6 Snapper Pro

Parts Manual

Remove

Rear Bumper

and Hardware

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2-2 Left and Right Frame Bracket
Installation

Secure the left frame bracket P#(B0801) and right frame
bracket P#(B0802) to the rear frame of the mower where
the rear bumper was removed. Use the existing
hardware from the rear bumper as shown in Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2

Existing

Hardware

Existing

Hardware

Left Frame

Bracket

Existing

Hardware

Right Frame

Bracket

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2-3 Rear Frame Bracket Installation

2-4 Muffler Guard Bracket Installation

Attach the rear frame bracket P#(B0803) 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). Refer to Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4

Left Frame

Bracket

Attach (2) muffler guard brackets P#(B0806) to the rear
frame bracket using (1) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS P#(K1222)
and (1) 1/4”-20 nylon flange locknut P#(K2014) PER
BRACKET. Leave the hardware finger tight.

Secure both muffler guard brackets to the existing
muffler guard, using (1) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS P#(K1222)
and (1) 1/4”-20 nylon flange locknut P#(K2014) PER
BRACKET. Tighten all hardware at this time. Refer to
Figure 2-4.

(2) 1/4”-20

Locknuts

(2) 3/8”-16

Locknuts

Rear Frame

Bracket

(2) 3/8”-16 x 1”

Hex Bolts

(2) 1/4”-20 x 3/4”

Hex Bolts

(2) 1/4”-20

Locknuts

Muffler

Guard

(2) 1/4”-20 x 3/4”

Hex Bolts

Right Frame

Bracket

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(2) Muffler Guard

Brackets

2-5 Outer Engine Mount Tube
Installation

2-6 Engine Mount Arm Assembly
Installation

Secure the outer engine mount tube P#(B3727) to the
rear frame bracket using (2) 3/8”-16 x 3” u-bolts
P#(K1432) and (4) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknuts
P#(K2038). Note: Leave the hardware finger tight until
the engine blower blade assembly has been installed.
Refer to Figure 2-6.

Figure 2-6

Outer Engine

Mount Tube

Insert the engine mount arm assembly P#(A0274) into
the outer engine mount tube and secure with (1) detent
pin P#(J0248). Refer to Figure 2-6.

(4) 3/8”-16

Locknuts

(2) 3/8”-16 x 3”

U-Bolts

Detent

Pin

Engine Mount

Arm Assembly

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2-7 Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly
Installation

Place the engine/blower/blade assembly on top of the
engine mount arm assembly as shown in Figure 2-7a.
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 2-7b. Adjust the position
of the outer engine mount tube so that the blower
housing has at least 1” of clearance from the rear tire.
Tighten the u-bolts on the outer engine mount tube at
this time.

Figure 2-7a

Outer Engine

Mount Tube

Engine/Blower

Blade Assembly

Figure 2-7b

Engine Mount

Arm Assembly

(4) 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2”

Hex Bolts

(4) 5/16”-18 Locknuts

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2-8 Lower Mount Tube and Upper
Frame Assembly Installation

Position the (2) lower mount tubes P#(B0752) on top of
the tabs located on the rear frame bracket. Secure each
lower mount tube to the rear frame bracket using (2)
5/16”-18 u-bolts P#(K1098) and (4) 5/16”-18 nylon flange
locknuts P#(K2516). Refer to Figure 2-8.

NOTE: Orient the lower mount tubes so that the top
assembly mounting holes are aligned with each other,
and perpendicular to the rear frame bracket.

Position the upper frame assembly P#(A1058) above the
lower mount tubes as shown in Figure 2-8. Insert the
upper frame assembly onto the lower mount tubes and
secure using (2) 1/2” x2-1/2” clevis pins P#(K0133) and
(2) hair pin clips P#(K0088).

Figure 2-8

Upper Frame

Assembly

Clevis

Pin

Hair Pin

Clip

(2) 5/16”-18 U-Bolts

PER BRACKET

(4) 5/16”-18 Locknuts

PER BRACKET

Lower Mount

Tube

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2-9 Top Assembly To Upper Frame
Assembly Installation

Position the top assembly P#(A1158) above the upper
frame assembly as shown in Figure 2-9. 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 nylon
flange locknuts P#(K2516). Leave the locknuts slightly
loose, to allow the top assembly to open and close
easily. Refer to Figure 2-9 for hardware location.

Figure 2-9

Top Assembly

2-11 Inlet Installation

Slide the inlet P#(V0025) into the hole on the bagger top
until the inlet locks into place. The inlet should pivot 360
degrees about the hole in the bagger top. Refer to
Figure 2-11.

Figure 2-11

Upper Frame

Assembly

(2) 5/16-18 x 2-1/2” HHCS

(2) 5/16”-18 Nylon Flange

Locknuts

2-10 Hinge Kit Assembly Installation

Assemble the hinge kit as shown in Figure 2-10, using
(2) 5/16”-18 x 1” HHCS P#(K1154), (3) 5/16”-18 nylon
flange locknuts P#(K2516), (5) 1/4” flat washers
P#(K0037) and (2) swing arm brackets P#(ZT-0004).
Place (1) vinyl cap P#(J0289) on the end of the hex bolts
as shown in Figure 2-10. Leave the nuts loose enough to
allow fluid movement of the top when opening and
closing. When opened, the top should rest on the middle
joint of the hinge allowing it to remain up.

Figure 2-10

Insert Inlet

From the Inside

of the Top Assembly

Inlet

2-12 Exhaust Diverter Installation

To prevent the engine exhaust from damaging the
engine/blower/blade assembly, insert (1) exhaust
diverter P#(J0282) onto the end of the muffler exhaust
tube. Position the diverter so that the collection bags are
not in the path of the exhaust. Secure the exhaust
diverter with (1) exhaust clamp kit P#(X1064). Refer to
Figure 2-12.

Figure 2-12

Exhaust
Diverter

K1154

J0289

K2516

ZT-0004

K0037

Muffler

Exhaust Tube

Exhaust

Clamp Kit

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2-13 Blower Cone Installation

2-14 Boot To Mower Deck 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 2-13).

Figure 2-13

Blower

Cone

Blower

Cone Tabs

(2) 5/16”-18 x 2-1/2”

All Thread HHCS

(2) 5/16” Jam Nuts

Lift the grass deflector on the discharge chute. Insert (1)
boot rod P#(B0348) through the outside set of mounting
holes on the deflector bracket, as shown in Figure 2-14a.
Secure the bot rod with (1) hair pin clip P#(K0099).

Install the aluminum boot P#(E1902) with the top inside
surface of the boot flush to the top surface of the mower
deck. Secure the aluminum boot to the boot plate 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. Refer to Figure 2-14b.

Figure 2-14a

Boot Rod

Hair Pin

Clip

Figure 2-14b

Boot Plate

(2) 3/8”-16 x 1”

Carriage Bolts

(2) 3/8”-16

Locknuts

Aluminum

Boot

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2-15 Length Of Hose Adjustment

The hoses in steps 2-16 and 2-17 must be cut to fit your
machine. Follow steps 2-16 and 2-17. 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.

2-16 Upper Hose Installation

Slide a 6” hose clamp P#(J0060) onto both
ends of the 6” upper hose (Figure 2-19). Then slide one
end of the 6” hose onto the inlet. Make sure there is
about a two-inch overlap between the hose end and the
container inlet. Proceed to slide the opposite end of the
6” hose onto the outlet of the blower assembly. See
(Figure 2-18) for details. Make sure both ends of the
hose are clearly attached to the inlet and the blower
assembly inlet. Tighten the hose clamps.

2-17 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 2-18.

2-18 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 2-18). Tip:
Before securing clamp rotate hose counter-clockwise
(away from yourself) approximately 1” to aid in retaining
boot to mower deck.

Figure 2-18

Plastic

Top

Upper

Hose

Blower

Outlet

Inlet

Hose

Clamp

Hose

Clamp

Blower

Cone

Lower

Hose

Boot

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2-19 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 2-19.

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 2-19. 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 2-19

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3

Tips on removing impeller blade;

1 - Try carefully hitting the base of the impeller blade
(#1), between each vein (#12), with a rubber mallet to
loosen the taper-lock bushing hold.
2 - Spray break-free lubricant into the surrounding areas
of the taper-lock bushing (#9) and repeat Tip 1.

To Replace: First, place the impeller blade (#1) over the
drive shaft (#13). Next, slide the taper-lock bushing (#9)
on to the drive shaft and into the impeller blade, aligning
the non-threaded holes (#14) of the taper-lock bushing
to the threaded holes of the impeller blade. Then, fasten
by using two 1/4”-20 x 1” HHCS (#10), one spacer
bushing (#8) one taper lock bushing washer (#7), and
one 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HHCS (#6). Torque all bolts to the
specifications located in the chart towards the back of
this manual. Last, rotate the impeller blade to ensure
that the blade is clear of contact on all sides of the
blower housing.

5

5

2

3

12

9

8

13

10

7

6

Taper-Lock Bushing

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Enlarged View

1

14

11

14

2-20 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 weight bracket is secured to the caster
mower frame, 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
bracket.

Attach the weight bracket P#(B0523) to the front frame
of the mower using the existing holes. Secure the weight
bracket using (2) 1/2”-13 x 1” HHCS P#(K1231) and (2)
1/2”-13 nylon flange locknuts P#(K2012). Refer to Figure
2-20a.

Figure 2-20a

Position (1) weight bar P#(B2220) on top of the weight
bracket as shown in Figure 2-20b. Center the weight bar
on the weight bracket and secure using (2) 1/2”-13 x 4­1/4” u-bolts P#(K0331) and (4) 1/2”-13 nylon flange
locknuts P#(K2012).

Weight Bracket

Figure 2-20b

(2) 1/2”-13 x 1” Hex Bolts

(2) 1/2”-13 Locknuts

Weight Bar

(2) 1/2”-13 x 4-1/4” U-Bolts

(4) 1/2”-13 Locknuts

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2-21 Installation/Removal Of
Collection Bags

IMPORTANT!

To prevent bag wear, install (2) red plastic end caps
P#(J0274), as shown in Figure 2-21a, on each bag ring
before installing bags.

Figure 2-21c

Plastic Top

Figure 2-21a

Red Plastic

End Caps

To install the bag onto the bag ring, place the seam
openings of the bag onto the bag ring openings and turn
the bag one full turn (360 ) so the plastic end caps are
located opposite to the opening in the bag (Figure 2­21b). Do this for each of three bags.

Figure 2-21b

Bag Ring End

Caps Opposite

of Bag Opening

Bag Ring

Bag Opening

Fasten Draw

Completed Bag

Installed

To empty the bag, first unlatch and lift top, next remove
the bag and bag ring by sliding rearward, then grasp the
loop on the bottom of the bag, and last turn it upside
down to empty the collected debris (Figure 2-21d).
Repeat for the other bags. Reinstall all bags, line with
plastic bags if desired, close the plastic top and reattach
the draw latches.

Figure 2-21d

-Latch Here &
Opposite Side

For Proper Unit

Transportation

Bag

Install the completed assemblies onto the support frame
and close the plastic top. Fasten both draw-latches to
hold the plastic top closed (Figure 2-21c).

Grasp Bag
Here

Plastic lawn and leaf bags, 33 gallon size, may be used
inside the cloth bags. Be sure to leave enough plastic
bag hanging over the frame so the plastic bags can be
twist tied before emptying (Figure 2-21e).

Figure 2-21e

Plastic Bag

Cloth Bag

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2-22 Throttle Cable Installation

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 2-22a). 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 2-22b).

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 2­22c.

Figure 2-22a

(1) 3/8”-16 U-Bolt

Properly Assembled
Throttle Cable Kit

ROPS
or
Upper Frame Assy.

Throttle Mount

Plate Assembly

Figure 2-22c

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 2-22c.

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 2-22d).
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.

(2) 3/8”-16 Flange Nuts

Figure 2-22b

Throttle Base Plate

Throttle Spring

Plate

Figure 2-22d

Engine Throttle

Cable Clamp

Throttle

Engine Throttle

Lever

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9

4

6

7

10

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5

8

11

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17

14

16

15

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Exploded Parts View

Item # Doc # Title Qty

1 V0022 PRO 3 BAGGER TOP 1
2 B0676 Hinge Stop Pl. 1
3 K0114 BLACK PLASTIC RIVET 14
4 C0069 DUST GUARD BRACE 1
5 K1030 1/4"-20 x 1-1/4" CARRIAGE BOLT 2
6 J4009 SHORT RUBBER ST RAP W/ S HOOK 2
7 K0037 1/4" FLA T WASHER .75 OD x .314 ID x .060 T 2
8 K1128 1/4"-20 NYLOC NUT 2

9 C0026 GRASS DEFLECTOR 1
10 K0062 3/16" x 1-1/2" FENDER W ASHER, Z 4
11 K1265 BLACK PANEL RETAINER 3
12 V1120 Black Plastic Screen 1
13 V1118 DUST GUARD 1
14 R1057 2" x 4" Red Reflector Label 2
15 R1069 Warning - Turn Off Blower Label 1
16 R1065 Made In USA Label 1
17 R1054 Important Check Hoses 1
18 R1051 Warning - Use Hearing Protection 1

A1158 Top Assembly

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SECTION III

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3-1 General Safety

3-3 Disengagement Of The Blower

Briggs & Stratton 900 Series - To stop the engine,
throttle the engine to the stop position.

6.5HP Briggs & Stratton Vanguard - To stop the
engine, move the fuel lever to the OFF position.

Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual
and the mower’s operator’s manual should operate this
machine.

3-2 Operation And Tips On Mowing

A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE maintenance list in
paragraph 4-1.
B. Start the engine/blower/blade assembly.
B. Start mower.
C. With the mower at high idle speed, engage the mower
deck.
D. Proceed to operate the control levers of the mower.

NOTE: If the collection system does not appear to be
collecting the grass clippings; disengage the deck,
and blower, engage the parking brake and turn the
mower off. Check the upper hose, lower hose, top
screen and boot for clogs.
To obtain the maximum effectiveness from your
collection system the tips listed below should be
followed:

* Watch your speed- Normal conditions will allow a
speed of up to approximately 5 mph, but thick, heavy
damp conditions will require reduced ground speed.

* Mow with sharp blades- A sharp blade cuts cleaner.

3-4 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 blower, or stop the blower engine.
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 lifting the plastic hood. Load in
bags should not exceed the height of the installed
bag.

F. To release bags from frame, open the plastic top and

slide bags out, then turn bags over to deposit
clippings.

G. Follow steps on page 17 to re-attach bags back to the

bagger.

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

* 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.

4-1 Maintenance Checklist

Before each use:

1. Check blades and spindles to be sure that no foreign
objects, such as wire or steel strapping bands, are
wrapped around them.

2. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary. If it is
necessary to sharpen the blades, remove the blades
from the spindles before sharpening. DO NOT
sharpen blades while still attached to the mower.

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

SECTION V

PARTS AND SERVICE

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

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.

5-1 Parts And Service Information

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

THE SERIAL NUMBER PLATE

IS LOCATED ON THE TOP

ASSEMBLY P#(A1158)

PECO

OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT

Model Number

Serial Number

Arden, North Carolina 28704

WRITE THE MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBER IN THE

BOX ABOVE FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE.

Unit Model Number: _____________________________
Unit Engine Size: _____________________________
Unit Serial Number: _____________________________
Date of purchase: _____/_____/_________
Dealer/Distributor Name: ________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________ State: __________ Zip:__________
Phone Number: ____________________________

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SAFETY DECALS

To promote safe operation, PECO supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Damage can occur to
safety decals either through shipment, use or reconditioning. Contact your local Service Center for replacement decals.

Part #: R1051

Warning: Hearing Protection Label

Part #: R1090

Peco Pro Bagger Label

Part #: R1054

Important: Check Hoses Label

Part #: R4008

Caution: Rotating Blades Label

Part #: R1052

Small Warning: Turn Off Blower Label

Part #: R4015

Danger: Rotating Blades Label

Part #: R1057

Red Reflector Label

Part #: R1069

Warning: Turn Off Blower Label

MADE INMADE IN

MADE IN

AMERICAAMERICA

AMERICA

Part #: R1065

Made In America Label

Part #: R4037

Warning: Hot Surface Label

Part #: R2007

Danger: Never Use Hands Label

Part #: R2008

Danger: Rotating Blades Label

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PECOPECOPECO

P

PPP

P

10 WALDEN DRIVE

ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA 28704

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