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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 damage may occur.
Left Mount Plate Installation Before installing the Left Mount Plate (Item #1), remove the hardware fastening the lower left side of the mower’s rear bumper to reveal (2) bolt holes. Next, align the bottom (2) left bolt holes of the Left Mount Plate to the ones on the lower left side of the mower’s rear bumper.
Rear Mount Kit Assembly Installation Before the installation of the Rear Mount Plate (Item #1), remove the existing hardware underneath the rear bumper around the hitch receiver. Position the Rear Mount Plate to the mower’s rear bumper and align the bottom (2) bolt holes located on the bottom tab of the Rear Mount Plate to those on the mower’s rear bumper, see Figure A.
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Rear Mount Kit Assembly Installation (cont.) Next, align the side bolt holes of the Rear Mount Plate to those on the Left and Right Mount Plate. Secure the Rear Mount Plate to the Left Mount Plate using (3) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolts (Item #2) and (3) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item #3).
PTO Mount Plate Installation Before Installing the Lower Mount Plate (Item #1) loosen and remove the (2) bottom pair of hardware previously used to secure the bottom right of the Right Mount Plate, see Figure A. To install the Lower PTO Mount Plate (Item #1), Align the row of carriage bolt holes of those of the Lower PTO Mount Plate located on the bottom of the Right Mount Plate.
Mount Arm / Tube Assembly Installation Position and place the Receiver Tube Assy / Mount Arm (Item #1) between the Upper PTO Mount Plate (Item #2) and Lower PTO Mount Plate. Make sure the back of the Receiver Tube Assy is resting against the bottom stop tab of the Lower PTO Mount Plate, see Figure B.
Main Frame Mount Installation Align either the Right Main Frame Mount (Item #1) or the Left Main Frame Mount (Item #2) to the Mount Plates. Make sure the bolt holes of either Main Frame Mounts are aligned to those on the Rear Mount Plate and either Right or Left Mount Plate.
Main Frame Assembly Installation Align the bolt holes of the Main Frame Assembly (Item #1) to those on the Left Main Frame Mount (Item #2) and Right Main Frame Mount (Item #3). Be sure the Main Frame Assembly is sitting on the inside of both Main Frame Mounts. Secure the Main Frame Assembly by using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1”...
PTO Drive Assembly Once the Mount Arm Assembly is installed and secured to the mower, assemble the Drive Assembly P#(A2061_02), 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_02) 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) (Item #1), (1) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolt (B) (Item #2) and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item #3). 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 AK83 Belt P#(M0315) between the Belt Guard and the Idler Mount Assembly.
Boot Kit Installation First, remove the mower’s Operator Controlled Discharge Chute (OCDC) and attach the Boot Plate Adapter (Item #7) to the far right mounting hole as shown in Figure B using (1) 3/8”-16 x 1” Hex Head Cap Screw (Item #8), (1) 3/8” Flat Washer (Item #9) and (1) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item #6).
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”...
Figure B Aluminum Box Assembly Installation NOTE: It is recommended that two extra people assist in mounting the Box Assembly. Lower the Box Assembly onto the frame. Secure the Box Assembly by inserting the Pivot Pins P#(K0172) from the outside to the inside. Secure the Pins with (1) 5/8” Washer P#(K0058) and (1) 5/32”...
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.
Wiring Harness Installation Insert the PTO Switch in and through the PTO Switch Bracket (P#B1020) then attach and secure the Safety Cover (P#P0073). WARNING Before routing the PTO Switch (#2), locate and loosen the existing cap head screw located on the To Prevent Serious Injury- bottom right side of the mower’s control panel.
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.
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 Quad Weight Kit Go to page 27 for the installation instructions of the (4) Suitcase Weights P#(Y0025). First, remove the existing front name plate by removing the top (2) set of hardware and bottom (2) set of hardware. Refer to Figure A (Dixie Chopper Unit shown).
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Weight Kit Installation (Continued) Dual Weight Kit - Left Caster Go to page 27 for the installation instructions of the (2) Suitcase Weights P#(Y0025). First, Install the Caster Weight / Support Bracket (Item #2) onto the Dual Weight / Caster Bracket (Item #1) by using (2) 3/8-16”...
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Weight Kit Installation (Continued) Suitcase Weight Installation Insert (2) Suitcase Weights (Item #2) on to the Weight Bracket (Item #1) & align the mount hole of the Weights w/ the hole on the Weight Bracket tab. Fasten the Weight to the Weight Bracket using (1) Hitch Pin (Item #3.1) and (1) Hair Pin Cotter (Item #3.2).
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A2207 Mount Arm / Tube Assembly Exploded Parts View...
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A2092 Idler Arm Assembly A2067_02 Idler Mount Assembly...
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 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.
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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