Peco Z-trimmer ZT-3000 Operator's Manual

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ZT-3000

TRIM AND EDGE WITHOUT

LEAVING YOUR SEAT

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Your new PECO Z-Trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to PECO’s high standards

for safety, quality, dependability and ease of operations.

MANUAL PART#: Q0447 REV: 4 (June 2017)

SAFETY

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

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

CAUTION

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Black letters on YELLOW

not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.

It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

Safety

1. Read the operator’s manual carefully and familiarize yourself with the proper use of your Z-Trimmer. Do not allow

anyone who is not acquainted with the Safety Instructions to use your attachment.

2. Know the controls and how to stop the Z-Trimmer quickly. READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL!

3. Do not allow children to operate the Z-Trimmer. 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 surroundings while operating your attachment. Don’t let others distract you.

6. Do not attempt to operate your Z-Trimmer when not in the driver’s seat.

7. Always raise the Z-Trimmer and secure the latch hook when getting off of the mower.

8. Stop unit, shut off Z-Trimmer, set parking brake, shut off mower engine and detach battery cable before

performing any maintenance on the Z-Trimmer.

9. Inspect your lawn and remove any foreign objects before trimming. Never deliberately run the Z-Trimmer 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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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.

2017 (v1.0)

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Section 1 Introduction

Before drilling any holes into your mowing deck, locate
the best position for the Z-Trimmer. Things you should
consider before drilling any holes:

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NOTE: Always wear the proper personal protection
equipment when operating the PECO Z-Trimmer.

Thank you for purchasing the newly re-designed PECO
Z-Trimmer model number ZT-3000. We took all the great
features our customers have grown to love, and
improved them for greater durability and performance.

The Z-Trimmer is an attachment for your riding mower,
zero-turn mower or tractor, that allows you to trim and
mow at the same time. Your productivity and efficiency
will improve and you will save time and labor.

The Z-Trimmer is designed for light duty trimming, and is
equipped with a thermal circuit breaker. If the breaker
trips while in operation, your electric motor is operating
at a higher temperature than recommended. Use of the
Z-Trimmer in heavy duty applications may create
excessive draw from the electrical system for the
machine on which the trimmer is mounted, resulting in
incomplete charging of the machines battery. For
optimum performance, alternating use of the Z-Trimmer
and normal mowing is recommended.

Note: Always operate the Z-Trimmer with the mower
or tractor at full throttle.

CAUTION

— Clearance for the Z-Trimmer in both the up and down

positions.

— Accessibility to the handle from the operator seat.
—Distance between the trimmer head and the mowing

deck when the Z-Trimmer is in the engaged position.

— Check for possible blade interference.

Place the Z-Trimmer to the side of the mowing deck
opposite of the grass discharge chute. Position the base
plate so that the plate is flush with the edge of the deck
and on center. Once in position, mark four holes from the
base plate onto your mowing deck. Drill the holes with a
1/4” (.250-.257) drill bit. Secure the Z-Trimmer to the
mower deck using (4) 1/4”-20 x 1” hex bolts P#(K1125)
and (4) 1/4”-20 nylon flange locknuts P#(K2014). Refer
to Figure 2a and 2b.

Figure 2a

Mark and Drill

Holes

Base Plate

Mower Deck

Edge

Mark and Drill

Holes

The trimmer line should be no longer than 6” per side of
the trimmer head. Longer lengths will cause excessive
power consumption and reduce the efficiency of the
trimmer.

The breakaway action of the Z-Trimmer is intended to
provide relief when hitting objects. Many zero turn
radius mowers travel at speeds of 8+ MPH. At speeds
greater than 2 MPH, hitting objects with the Z-Trimmer
will cause damage to the unit. The trimmer is intended
to trim at a speed of 1 MPH, depending on the material
that is being trimmed. Trimming at faster speeds will
decrease performance of the trimmer.

Section 2 Mounting Instructions

NOTE: The Z-Trimmer is designed to fit most all styles
of mowing decks. We recommend using 4 mounting
holes to secure the Z-Trimmer to the mowing deck. The
style of mowing deck on your machine will determine
which mounting holes you will use.

Figure 2b

Base Plate

Edge of

Mowing Deck

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Section 2 Mounting Instructions Cont.

NOTE: Route the power cable before connecting the
cable to the battery. After the Z-trimmer has been
secured to the mowing deck, connect the main power
cable to the mower battery (connect the wire to the red
positive terminal and the white wire to the negative
terminal). Route the cable around the outside of the
operator seat so that the cable does not interfere with
the seat or the control arms. Keep cable away from all
heat sources. Use zip-ties to secure the power cable,
once the best routing has been determined.

Section 3 Operation Instructions

When not in use, the Z-Trimmer should be in the upright
position with the latch hook secured. See Figure 3a.

Figure 3a

Trimming

To activate trimmer head, lift the toggle switch cover and
flip the toggle switch forward. To de-activate the trimmer
head, push the toggle switch cover down. Refer to
Figure 3c.

Figure 3c

Toggle
Switch

Latch
Hook

Latch Hook

Secured

Trimming

1. Release the latch hook and lower the trimmer into the
down position. Refer to Figure 3b.

Figure 3b

Release

Latch Hook

Lower Trimmer

Into Position

Toggle

Switch Cover

NOTE: If the circuit breaker on the Z-Trimmer trips,
close the toggle switch cover, wait five seconds and
then push the reset button before turning on.

Edging

To position the trimmer head for edging, loosen the star
knob shown in Figure 3d, rotate the trimmer head into
the position desired for edging and re-tighten the star
knob.

Figure 3d

Star

Knob

Rotate Trimmer

Head

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Section 4 Height Adjustment

Section 5 Trimmer Line

While in the down position, adjust the height of the
trimmer head so that it is in line with the blades on the
mower deck.

Figure 4a

Trimmer Head Is

Level With The Blades

For fine tuning adjustment of the height, use the
adjustment bolt shown in Figure 4b. Turn the bolt
clockwise to lower the swing arm, or counter-clockwise
to raise the swing arm.

Figure 4b

Height Adjustment

Holes

To replace trimmer line, bend a new line into two equal
lengths, insert the line ends into the holes on the trimmer
head. The head will automatically route the line out the
correct hole. Pull each end taught and adjust if uneven.
Refer to Figure 5. To order more trimmer line P#(ZT-

0017), contact PECO at [phone].

Figure 5

Insert Line

Into Both Holes

Section 6 Tips and Recommendations

— Because the Z-Trimmer runs off your machine’s

charging system, it is recommended to operate the
machine at full throttle when using the Z-Trimmer.

— Inspect the Z-Trimmer before each and every use.

Examine the base plate to ensure the Z-Trimmer is
tightly secured to your machine. Make sure the power
cable is secure. Check all moving parts for damage or
obstruction. Inspect the trimmer head and line.

— Check the head shroud for any debris before using the

Z-Trimmer. Clean if necessary.

— If the circuit breaker trips repeatedly, slow your speed

and/or adjust your height setting.

— Keep your trimmer line in an easily accessible, but

secure place on your machine. Practice replacing the
trimmer line from the operator seat to save time.

— If the Z-Trimmer gets hung up or caught on something,

STOP and TURN THE POWER OFF before inspecting
the situation.

— Ensure the Z-Trimmer is in the correct angle

(trimming/edging) and that the star knob is tightened
securely before use.

Adjustment

Bolt

— Always inspect the area you are trimming before

operating your Z-Trimmer. Look for anything that could
potentially get caught up in the trimmer head, or damage
the trimmer.

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Item # Part # Desc. Qty.

34 R1105 Danger Label 1
35 R1104 Z-Trimm er Lo go 2
37 R1106 PECO L ogo La bel 1
38 R1107 Push T o Reset Label 1

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Parts List

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ZT-3000 Parts List

Item # Part # Desc. Qty.

34* R1105 Danger Label 1

35 R1104 Z-Trimmer Logo 2
37 R1106 PECO Logo Label 1

38* R1107 Push To Reset Label 1

39 J2001 SPRAYER POW ER SW ITCH 1
40 P0073 Safety Cover for Toggle 1
41 K0293 5/16"-18 x 4-" HHCS 2
42 K2516 5/16"-18 Nylon Flange Locknut 9
43 K0247 1/8" Washer 4
44 K0047 3/8" Flat Washer 1.00 OD x .446 ID x .075 T 1
45 K1153 5/16"-18 x 3/4" HHCS 4
46 K1159 5/16"-18 x 2" ALL THREAD HHCS 1
47 K0294 5/16"-18 x 4-1/2" HHCS 1
48 K1163 5/16"-18 x 4-1/4" HHCS 1
49 K0292 5/16"-18 x 4-1/2" Carriage Bolt 1
50 J0256 Star Knob 1
51 K0295 1/4"-28 x 1/4" Set Screw 1
52 K0357 10-32 HEX NUT 2
53 K1142 5/16"-18 x 3/4" CARRIAGE BOLT 1
54 P0018 20 Amp Manual Circuit Breaker 1
55 K0320 10-32 x 3/8" Pan Head Screw 2
56 P0082 OPS SWITCH 1

57* J2005 15/32"-32 Hex Panel Nut 2

58 K0037 1/4" Flat Washer .75 OD x .314 ID x .060 T 4
59 ZTA-0101 Handle Assembly 1
60 ZT-0115 Switch Cover Bracket 1
61 ZTA-0102 Base Plate Assembly 1
62 ZTA-0004 Pivot Block Assembly 1
63 ZT-0010 Pivot Spring 1
64 ZT-0106 Swing Arm 1
65 ZT-0004 Swing Arm Bracket 2
66 V1158 Handle Grip 1
67 ZT-0108 Motor Mount Pivot 1
68 ZT-0014 3" PMDC Motor 1
69 ZT-0012 Shaft Bushing 1
70 ZT-0018 Trimmer Head 1
71 ZT-0013 Shaft Nut 1
72 ZT-0026 Latch Hook 1
73 ZT-0027 Head Shroud 1
74 ZT-0009 Pivot Lock Spacer 1
75 ZT-0025 Glide Plate 1

ZT-3000 Also Includes WD-0012 - Wiring Kit and Hardware Bag #HB0502

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WD-0012 WIRING KIT

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Labels & Safety Decals

RIMME

Z-Trimmer Logo

Part Number: R1104

R1104

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Stay Clear Of Rotating

DANGER

Head To Avoid Injury

CAUTION

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Flying Objects

Wear Eye Protection

Danger/Caution Label

Part Number: R1105

R1105

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Part Number: R1106

Push

To Reset

R1107

Push To Reset Label

Part Number: R1107

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THE SERIAL NUMBER PLATE IS LOCATED ON THE

ON/OFF SWITCH BOX.

PECO

OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT

Model Number ZT-3000

Serial Number

Arden, North Carolina 28704

WRITE THE SERIAL NUMBER IN THE

BOX ABOVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

PECOPECO

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ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA 28704

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