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P P P P P P PTO-X DRIVEN - GRASS PECO PECO PECO PECO PECO COLLECTION SYSTEM Model# 23651201 Predator Pro RS ProCat MX & ProCat 52” & 61” DECK MODEL YEAR: 2019 - Newer 6000 Series, 6000MX Series, 7001 &7002 Series 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 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 The engine pulley assembly must be installed using an Preparation Of Mower arbor press or equivalent. During installation, opposite bearing inner race must be supported or bearing NOTE: The mower deck PTO belt must be removed from the electric damage may occur.
Preparation of Mower (Continued) Before installing your Grass Collection Unit, remove the mower’s rear bumper, and if applicable, the lower hardware securing the oil cooler. Refer to Figures A and B below. After removing the lower hardware securing the oil cooler, gently lift the oil cooler up and over the engine towards the rear of the operator’s seat.
Left Frame Bracket & Top Bracket / Mount Arm Installation Position the Left Frame Bracket (Item #2) to the left side of the mower and align the bolt holes of the Left Frame Bracket to those of the left rear mower. If applicable, before securing the Left Frame Bracket, reposition and align the left side of the lower oil cooler bracket holes.
Bottom Bracket / Mount Arm Installation Position the Bottom Bracket / Mount Arm (Item #1) under the Top Bracket / Mount Arm and align the bolt holes of the Bottom Bracket / Mount Arm to the bolt holes located on the bottom right rear of the mower. Refer to Figure A. Secure the Bottom Bracket / Mount Arm by using (3) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4”...
Main Frame Legs Installation To Install the Left Main Frame Leg (Item #1), position and align the bolt holes of the Left Main Frame Leg to those of the Rear Frame Bracket & Left Frame Bracket. Loosely secure the Left Main Frame Leg by using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolts (Item #3) and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts.
Main Frame Assembly Installation Position the Main Frame Assembly (Item #1) between the Left & Right Main Frame Legs and align the bolt holes of the Main Frame Assy to those of the Left & Right Main Frame Legs. Loosely secure the Main Frame Assy by using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1”...
Receiver Tube Assy / Mount Arm Installation Prepare the installation of the Receiver Tube Assy / Mount Arm (Item #1) by inserting (1) 3/8”-16 x 3-1/2” HHCS (Item #2) into the rear bolt hole on the horizontal tabs of both the Top & Bottom Bracket / Mount Arm. This will serve as a stop to help position the Receiver Tube Assy.
PTO Drive Assembly Once the Mount Arm Assembly is installed and secured to the mower, assemble the Drive Assembly P#(A2061_01), Belt Guard Assembly P#(A2069_02) & Idler Mount Assembly P#(A2067_02). First, attach the Belt Guard Assembly P#(A2069_02) to the Drive Assembly P#(A2061_01) using (2) 1/4”-20 x 5/8” Carriage Bolts P#(K1010) and (2) 1/4”-20 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts P#(K2014).
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PTO Drive Assembly (Continued) Attach the Idler Mount Assembly P#(A2067_02) to the Drive Assembly using (1) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS (A) P#(K1191), (1) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolt (B) P#(K1182) and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts P#(K2038). Refer to Figure B. Leave Bolts Loose (Note: Orientation of bolts A &...
Drive Assembly and Belt Installation (Note: It is recommended that someone assist during this step.) Insert the Drive Assembly into the receiver tube on the Mount Arm Assembly until the Knob Plunger Pin engages. Once in place, turn Lock Handle clockwise until tight. Next, feed the AK80 Belt P#(M0322) between the Belt Guard and the Idler Mount Assembly.
Fasten the Ball Joint P#(K1442) to the end of the Latch Lift Handle Installation Rod P#(A2107). Tighten the Ball Joint to approximately half-way down the threads on the Latch Rod. Attach the NOTE: Before continuing the Lift Handle installation, Ball Joint to the Latch Hook as shown in Figure D, using have someone assist you in turning the Box Assembly (1) 5/16”-24 Hex Nut P#(K1444) and (1) 5/16”...
Aluminum Box Assembly Installation Figure B NOTE: It is recommended that two extra people assist in mounting the Box Assembly. Two can lower the Box onto the frame while the third person inserts the Pivot Pins P#(K0172) through the holes. Insert the Pins from the outside to the inside.
Inlet, Inlet Ring & Debris Deflector Installation Open box door. From inside box, slide Inlet (Item #3) halfway into inlet hole (See Figure A). Take each half of the Inlet Ring (Item #1) and attach around matching groove in Inlet (Item #3). Slide Inlet (Item #3) & Inlet Ring (Item #1) against inlet hole and align four holes.
Blower Cone Installation Thread (1) 5/16”-18 Jam Nut P#(K0120) onto each end Once the (2) bolts are tight, tighten the Jam Nuts against of (2) 5/16”-18 x 2-1/2” HHCS P#(K0125) as shown in the threaded boss as shown in Figure C. Figure A.
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Boot Kit Installation (Continued) First, loosely secure the Boot Plate (Item #2) to the Aluminum Boot (Item #1) using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolts (Item #3) and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item #4). Insert the Carriage Bolts from the inside of the Boot so the threads are on the top of the Boot.
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 them on your machine.
Route the Positive Lead w/ Fuse Block to the positive Wire Harness Installation terminal of the battery (#3) using the Ring Terminal of the Positive Lead to secure the attachment. Route the Negative Lead to the Negative Terminal of the mower’s WARNING battery (#4) using the Ring Terminal of the Negative Lead to secure the attachment.
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Wire Harness Installation (Continued) Loosen the (2) bolts located on the mower’s side panel below the mower’s controls. Align and position the Switch Mount Bracket’s P#(B1955) slots behind the (2) bolts. Tighten the (2) bolts to secure Switch Mount Bracket. Refer to Figure B.
Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement To Remove: First remove the 5/16”-24 x 1” HHCS P#(K0428) (#1), Taper Lock Bushing Washer P#(K0284) (#3), (2) 5/16 Flat Wahers P#(K0042) and Spacer Bushing P#(S0159) (#4) from the Taper-Lock Bushing P#(S0157) (#5). Next remove the (2) 1/4”-20 x 1” HHCS (#2) and place them into the threaded holes of the Taper-Lock Bushing (#5). Gradually thread each bolt evenly into the Taper-Lock Bushing, forcing the blade to break-away from the Taper-Lock Bushing.
Weight Kit Installation Position the Dual Weight Bracket Base (Item #2) under the caster tubing w/ opening towards caster fork. Next, position the Weight Bracket Clamp (Item #3) on top of caster tubing w/ opening towards caster fork. Align the (4) holes of the Weight Bracket Clamp (Item #3) to the holes in the Dual Weight Bracket Base (Item #2). Loosely fasten the Weight Bracket Clamp (Item #3) to the Weight Bracket Base (Item #2) using (4) 5/16"-18 x 3"...
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A2100 6512 Box Assembly Exploded Parts View...
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A2107 Latch Rod Assembly Exploded Parts View Item # Part # Desc. Qty. B1000 Latch Rod / Hook Side K0400 1/2" Flat Washer 1.084 OD x .528 ID x .120 T J0303 Spring K0086 Hair Pin Clip .125 OD x 2.50 A2106 Latch Rod Weldment...
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 PECO...
SECTION III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS General Safety Disengagement Of The PTO Assembly Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual A. To disengage the PTO assembly, move Bagger PTO and the mower’s operator’s manual should operate this switch to the off position. machine.
If for any reason your Service Center 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...
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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