Operating Instructions; General Safety; Operation & Tips On Mowing; Disengagement Of The Pto Assembly - Peco X20 Convertible Trailer Vac Operator's Manual

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 the engine/blower/blade assembly.
C. Start mower.
D. With the mower at high idle speed, engage the mower
deck.
E. 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.
* 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.

Unloading The Collection System

NOTE: Collection system blower will have an audible
change in tone when the collection system is full.
A. Stop the forward movement of the mower.
B. Disengage the mower deck.
C. Engage the parking brake.
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D. Once the parking brake has been engaged, then and
only then, walk back and turn off the collection
system blower.
E. Detach the upper hose from the inlet mount.
F. Remove the trailer door.
G. Unlock and lift the handle to pivot the container
towards the ground. The container will then release
its contents.
H. Once the contents of the container have fallen out,
the container is ready to move back into its normal
operating position. Pull the handle downward and
return the handle into the locked position. Then re-
attach the trailer door and the upper hose.
NOTE: Do not allow the container 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.
3. Make sure all shields are in place and in good
condition. Repair or replace any missing or damaged
shields.
4. Listen for abnormal sounds, which might indicate
loose parts, damaged bearings, or other damage.
Correct any deficiency before continuing operation.
5. 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, 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.