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 Introduction 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.
Section II - INSTALLATION FOR USE Mower Preparations Lastly, install (2) Mounting Brackets to the top link arm and lower lift arms. Refer to Figure A for the positioning of the Mounting Brackets. Secure the Mounting Brackets to the top link arm by using (1) 3/4”-10 x 6” HHCS (Item #2) and (1) 3/4”...
Link Plates Assembly & Installation To accommodate the Grass Collection System, adjust the lower lift arms of the three-point hitch. Viewing from the rear, measure from left to left of the Base Frame Brackets or right to right of the Base Frame Brackets to find the center of distance.
Base Frame 3-Pt Hitch Installation Raise the Box and Main Frame Assembly until the Mounting Bracket of the Base Frame Assembly aligns with the top link hitch socket. Secure the top link hitch socket using (1) 3/4” x 3” Clevis Pin (Item #1) and (1) 7/16” x 1-3/4” Lynch Pin (Item #2).
Engine Mount Arm Assembly Installation Place the Engine Mount Arm Assembly (Item #1) up under the Right side of the Base Frame Leg. Align the hole of the Base Bracket to the hole on the Engine Mount Arm Assembly. Loosely secure using (1) 1/2”-13 x 3” HHCS (Item #2.1) and (1) 1/2”-13 Flange Nut (Item #2.4).
Engine/ Blower/ Blade Assembly Installation First position and place (2) Rubber Shock Absorbers (Item #3.1) on top of the Engine Mount Arm Assembly (Item #2). Next, Position the B&S 10HP Vanguard Blower/ Blade Assembly (Item #1) on top of the Rubber Shock Absorbers with the Blower facing towards the front of the tractor.
Throttle Kit Assembly Installation To install the Throttle Cable Assembly (Item #2), locate the mounting slots on the Switch Plate of the Throttle Cable Assembly, refer to Figure A. Align the mounting slots of the Switch Plate to the holes located on the Upper Crossbar - Base Frame Assembly. Secure the Switch Plate using (2) 1/4”-20 x 2-1/4”...
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Throttle Kit Assembly Installation (Continued) For the B&S 10HP Vanguard To fasten the throttle cable end to the engine, place the throttle control lever into the “slow” position. Rotate the engine throttle lever to the “slow” position. Remove the screw on the engine next to the “fast” position of the throttle lever. Attach (1) Throttle Cable Sleeve Clamp, oriented with bent tab up and facing the engine, using the 10-32 x 3/4”...
Wiring Kit Assembly Installation To connect the Wiring Kit (P#A2152), connect the 4 gage Red Wire (P#P0620) to the positive (+) terminal of the starter solenoid on the engine. Route the Red Wire from the solenoid to the positive (+) terminal of the battery. Connect the 4 gage Black Wire (P#P0621) to one of the mounting bolt holes located on the bottom of the engine.
Door Rod Pivot Assembly & Installation Install the Door Rod Assembly (Item #2) to the Door Assembly (Item #1) by inserting the top end of the Door Rod Assy into the hole of the Door Support of the Door Assy. Secure the Door Rod Assy by using (1) Rue Ring Cotter Pin (Item #3) and (1) 1/2”...
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Door Rod Pivot Assembly & Installation (Continued) Next, assemble the Door Rod Pivot to the Base Frame Assembly by placing the straight end of the Door Rod Assembly (Item #1) through the Door Rod Pivot (Item #2). Secure each Door Rod Assy to the Door Rod Pivot with (1) 1/8”...
Latch Handle Assembly Installation Align and set the Latch Hook of the Latch Assembly (Item #2) to the Pivot Pin of the Box Base Frame Assembly. Refer to Figure A. Note: Some part features have been hidden from view for visual clarity. Figure A Latch Hook Pivot Pin...
Latch Rod Assembly & Installation Align and position the Latch Rod Assembly (Item #3) into the Handle of the Latch Assembly (Item #2). Secure the Latch Rod Assy by using (1) Rue Ring Cotter Pin (Item #7) and (1) 1/2” Flat Washer (Item #6). Next, position the Latch Release Lever through the of the Base Frame Assembly (Item #1) and over the Pivot Pin of the Door Assy.
Inlet, Inlet Ring & Debris Deflector Installation Open box door. From inside box, slide Inlet (Item #4) halfway into inlet hole (See Figure A). Take each half of the Inlet Ring (Item #2) and attach around matching groove in Inlet (Item #4). Slide Inlet (Item #4) & Inlet Ring (Item #2) against inlet hole and align four holes.
Sight Glass Kit Installation Refer to Figure A for the complete breakdown of the Sight Glass Kit Part#(A2229). Figure A Open the Aluminum Box door. From inside of the Box, slide the assembled Sight Glass Kit into the window in the rear. Align the 8 screw holes of the Sight Glass Kit to those on the Aluminum Box and fasten the Sight Glass Kit to the Aluminum Box by using (8) #10-12 x 3/4”...
Length Of Hose Adjustment Lower Hose To Blower Cone Installation The hoses in the following steps must be cut to fit your machine. Do not cut the hoses until you have tried to fit Slide a Hose Clamp P#(J0080) over both ends of the 8” them on your machine.
Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement To Remove: First remove the 7/16”-20 x 1” HHCS P#(K1394) (#1), 7/16” Double Indented Washer P#(K0278) (#3), (1) Tapered Washer P#(K0277) (#4) and (1) 3/8” Flat Washer P#(K0047) (#5) from the Taper-Lock Bushing P#(S4302) (#6). Next remove the (2) 1/4”-20 x 1” HHCS (#2) and place them into the threaded holes of the Taper- Lock Bushing (#6).
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. P P P Part# R0022...
SECTION III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS General Safety Unloading The Collection System Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual NOTE: Collection system blower will have an audible and the mower’s operator’s manual should operate this change in tone when the collection system is full. machine.
Troubleshooting 2017 (v1.0) Collection System Performance Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action — Cutting blades are bent or — Install new cutting blade unbalanced — Loose blower pulley or pulley Abnormal Vibration — Tighten the pulley assembly — Contact dealer to replace —...
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