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P P P PTO GRASS PECO PECO PECO PECO PECO COLLECTION SYSTEM 2012-2014 MODEL YEAR 61” Commercial Deck MODEL #: 37621231 PTO DRIVE MODEL #: 37621232 900 SERIES BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL #: 37621233 6.5HP BRIGGS & STRATTON VANGUARD OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
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.
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.
Section I - INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION 1-1 Introduction 1-2 Description We are pleased to have you as a PECO customer. Your The grass collection system is designed for turf collection system has been designed to give you a low maintenance where there is a need to collect the grass maintenance, simple, and effective way to collect the clippings as the mower cuts the turf.
2-2 Right and Left Lower Frame Plate Section II Installation INSTALLATION FOR USE Fasten the right lower frame plate P#(B0730) to the rear frame of the mower using the (4) existing 3/8”-16 hex 2-1 Preparation Of Mower bolts and (4) 3/8”-16 nuts from the right rear bumper. Leave the hardware slightly loose until the heat guard Remove the rear bumper from the mower frame.
2-3 Rear Lower Frame Plate 2-5 Upper Frame Assembly Installation Installation Fasten the rear lower frame plate P#(B0728) to the left Lift the main frame assembly P#(A0658) into position and right lower frame plate using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS above the left and right lower frame legs.
2-7 Lift Handle Installation Fasten the ball joint P#(K1442) to the end of the latch NOTE: Before continuing the lift handle installation, rod P#(A0620). Tighten the ball joint to approximately have someone assist you in turning the grass container half way down the threads on the latch rod. Attach the upside down.
2-8 Aluminum Grass Container Installation NOTE: It is recommended that (3) people assist in mounting the container. With three people available, two Figure 2-8b can lower the container onto the frame while the third person inserts the pivot pins P#(K0172) through the holes.
Secure the PTO stop plate P#(B0736) to the left and 2-10 PTO Mount Plate Component right PTO mount plates using (4) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS Installation (PTO MODELS ONLY) P#(K1222) and (4) 1/4”-20 nylon flange locknuts P#(K2014). With the stop plate secured, tighten all PTO Secure the left PTO mount plate P#(B0734) to the right mount plate component hardware at this time.
2-11 PTO Assembly Installation PTO MODELS ONLY Insert the PTO assembly P#(A0623) into the PTO mount plate assembly as shown in Figure 2-11a. The mount rod on the PTO assembly slides into the mounting slots on the PTO mount plate assembly. Secure the PTO assembly with (1) mount pin P#(B0274) and (1) hair pin clip P#(K0086) shown in Figure 2-11b.
Connect the belt A55K P#(M0248) from the engine 2-12 Belt Installation and Adjustment pulley to the lower gear box pulley (Figure 2-12d). PTO MODELS ONLY Figure 2-12d Loosen the (4) bolts P#(K1191), (2) on each side, that Connect Belt secure the gear box assembly to the PTO assembly To Both Pulleys P#(A0623) (Figure 2-12a and 2-12b).
2-13 PTO Handle Assembly 2-15 Outer Engine Mount Tube Installation Installation PTO MODELS ONLY Position the outer engine mount tube P#(B1117) as Attach the PTO handle P#(A1142) to the PTO assembly shown in Figure 2-15. Secure the outer engine mount using (3) 1/4”-20 x 3/4”...
2-17 Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly Installation Place the engine blower blade assembly on top of the engine mount arm as shown in Figure 2-17A. Secure the assembly using (4) 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” HHCS P#(K1157) and (4) 5/16”-18 nylon flange lock nuts P#(K2516) as shown in Figure 2-17b.
2-20 Length Of Hose Adjustment 2-22 Lower Hose To Blower Cone Installation The hoses in steps 2-21 and 2-22 must be cut to fit your machine. Follow steps 2-21 and 2-22. do not cut the Slide a 8” hose clamp P#(J0080) over both ends of the hoses until you have tried to fit them on your machine.
2-24 Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement To gain impeller blade (#1) access, first remove the Tips on removing impeller blade; blower cone (#2) from the blower housing, located on 1 - Try carefully hitting the base of the impeller blade (#1), between each vein (#12), with a rubber mallet to the PTO assembly P#(A1821), by removing two blower loosen the taper-lock bushing hold.
2-25 Weight Kit Installation The collection system requires that a weight kit is After the weight brackets have been secured to the installed to the front of the mower to counter-balance the caster supports, place (1) weight bar P#(B0035) onto the weight of the collection system, when filled with debris.
2-26 Throttle Cable Installation NOTE: Engine Driven Models Only Figure 2-26c 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.
SECTION III Disengagement Of The PTO Assembly OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PTO MODELS A. To disengage the PTO assembly, move Bagger PTO General Safety switch to the off position. Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual WARNING: The PTO assembly blades will continue to and the mower’s operator’s manual should operate this spin.
If for any reason your Service Center 4. Check belt for proper tension. 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...
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 # R2007 Part #: R1053...