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Dixie Chopper Eagle
Jacobsen ZT900
Model Year:
MANUAL PART#: Q0541
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2018
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
PTO DRIVEN - GRASS
COLLECTION SYSTEM
Model #
Pro12 DFS
Deck Sizes:
MAINTENANCE
38651201
54" & 60"
Initial Release - May 2019

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  • Page 1 P P P P P P PTO DRIVEN - GRASS PECO PECO PECO PECO PECO COLLECTION SYSTEM 38651201 Dixie Chopper Eagle Model # Pro12 DFS Jacobsen ZT900 54” & 60” 2018 Deck Sizes: Model Year: OPERATOR’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL PART#: Q0541 Initial Release - May 2019...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GRASS COLLECTION SYSTEM TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE SECTION PAGE Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 Wiring Harness Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21-22 Safety Alert Symbols - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 Length of Hose Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -23...
  • Page 3: Safety Alert Symbols

    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.
  • Page 4: Warranty

    PECO LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW PRODUCTS A. WHAT IS UNDER WARRANTY? PECO extends the following warranties to the original purchaser of each new PECO consumer product subject to the following limitations. 1. PRODUCT WARRANTY: Any part of any consumer product, which is defective in material or workmanship as delivered to the purchaser will be repaired or replaced, as PECO elects, without charge for parts or labor, if the defect appears within 12 months from the date of delivery of the product to the original purchaser.
  • Page 5: Introduction And Description

    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.
  • Page 6: Installation For Use

    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.
  • Page 7: Left Mount Plate Installation

    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 hole of the Left Mount Plate, to the ones on the lower left side of the mower’s rear bumper.
  • Page 8: Right Mount Plate Installation

    Right Mount Plate Installation Before installing the Right Mount Plate (Item #1), remove the hardware fastening the lower right side of the mower’s rear bumper to reveal (2) bolt holes. Then remove the hardware from the lower bolt hole of the right side of the ROPS to reveal (1) bolt hole.
  • Page 9: Rear Mount Plate Installation

    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.
  • Page 10: Pto Mount Plate Installation

    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. 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.
  • Page 11: Mount Arm/Tube Assy Installation

    Mount Arm / Tube Assembly Installation Position and place the Mount Arm / Tube Assembly (Item #1) between the Upper and Lower PTO Mount Plate. Make sure the back of the Mount Arm / Tube is resting against the bottom tab of the Lower PTO Mount Plate. Secure the Mount Arm / Tube to the Upper and Lower Mount Plate by using (4) Grade 5 3/8”-16 x 3-1/2”...
  • Page 12: Main Frame Mount Installation

    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.
  • Page 13: Main Frame Assy Installation

    Main Frame Assembly Installation Align the bolt holes of the Main Frame Assembly (Item #1) to those on the Left and Right Main Frame Mount. 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”...
  • Page 14: Pto Drive 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).
  • Page 15 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 &...
  • Page 16: Drive Assy & Belt Installation

    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.
  • Page 17: Boot Kit Installation

    Boot Kit Installation Step 1 - 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).
  • Page 18: Lift Handle Installation

    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”...
  • Page 19: Aluminum Box Assy Installation

    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.
  • Page 20: Inlet, Inlet Ring & Debris Deflector Installation

    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.
  • Page 21: Wiring Harness Installation

    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.
  • Page 22 Wire Harness Installation (Continued) Figure B...
  • Page 23: Length Of Hose Adjustment

    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.
  • Page 24: Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement

    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.
  • Page 25: Weight Kit Installation

    Weight Kit Installation Remove the existing front name plate by removing the top two screws and bottom two screws. Refer to Figure A. Remove the footrest to expose (4) large carriage bolts and nuts, located behind the name plate. Remove and keep (2) existing nuts from the existing carriage bolts, (1) from the far lower left and (1) from the far lower right.
  • Page 26 Weight Kit Installation (Continued) Position and align the Caster / Weight Bracket Support (Item #2) to the inside of the right caster of the mower. Refer to Figure D. Next, align the Right Caster / Weight Bracket (Item #1) to the outside of the mower’s right caster and secure the Right Caster / Weight Bracket using (3) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4”...
  • Page 27: Exploded Views & Parts List

    A2207 Mount Arm / Tube Assembly...
  • Page 28 A2092 Idler Arm Assembly Item # Part # Desc. Qty. A2070_01 Idler Arm Weldment K1467 Flat Washer M6 x 12mm OD J0801 1/4"-28 Zirc Fitting A2067_02 Idler Mount Assembly Item # Part # Desc. Qty. B0958_02 Idler Mnt Pl K2038 Ny-Flange Lock Nut 3/8"-16 K1463 Flat Washer .720 ID x 1.500 OD x .250 T...
  • Page 29 A2058 Gearbox Sub-Assembly Item # Part # Desc. Qty. M0002 Gearbox K0428 HHCS 5/16"-24 x 1" GR8 K0043 Lock Washer 5/16" N0002 Pillow Block Bearing 7/8" K0035 Set Screw 5/16"-18 x 1/4" Cup Point J0272 Woodruff Key #9 A2048 Clutch Flange Assy...
  • Page 30 A2059_01 Clutch Sub-Assembly Item # Part # Desc. Qty. (Ogura 110 Ft-Lb Clutch/Brake) M0001 Electric Clutch S0007 Clutch Shaft K0278 Double Indented Washer 7/16" / 1.375 OD x .440 ID x .179 T K0140 Lock Washer 7/16" / High-Collar Helical Spring K0359 HHCS / 7/16"-20 x 4.00"...
  • Page 31 A2057_01 Drive Assembly Exploded Parts View Item # Part # Desc. Qty. K0048 Lock Washer 3/8" K0343 HHCS 3/8"-16 x 7/8" GR8 A2059_01 Clutch Sub-Assy A2058 Gearbox Sub-Assy...
  • Page 32 A2060_01 Mounted Drive Assembly...
  • Page 33 A2039_01 Base Drive Assembly Item # Part # Desc. Qty. B0938 Drive Guard A2032 Drive Arm Assy A2035_01 Housing Mnt Assy B0942_01 Anti-Rotation Brkt K1153 HHCS 5/16"-18 x 3/4" K0043 Lock Washer 5/16" K0353 HWHTCS 1/4"-20 x 1/2" K1154 HHCS 5/16"-18 x 1" K2516 Ny-Flange Lock Nut 5/16"-18 A2060_01 Mounted Drive Assy...
  • Page 34 A2061_01 Drive Assembly / 4 Blade Impeller Item # Part # Desc. Qty. A0645 4-Blade Impeller Assy K0284 Double Indented Washer 3/8" / 1.375 OD x .380 ID x .179 T K1465 HHCS 5/16"-24 x 1-1/2" GR8 K1225 HHCS 1/4"-20 X 1" GR8 S0159 Spacer Bushing .938 OD x .325 ID x .375 T K0044...
  • Page 35 A2100 6512 Box Assembly Exploded Parts View...
  • Page 37: Safety Decals

    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 PECO PECO PECO...
  • Page 38: Operating Instructions

    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.
  • Page 39: 4-2 Lubrication

    3. Make sure all shields are in place and in good 4-2 Lubrication condition. Repair or replace any missing or damaged shields. Gearbox: NOTE: The gearbox is filled with 6.0 oz. of Mobilube 4. Perform lubrication per instructions. HD Plus 80W-90 oil and permanently sealed. There is no need for scheduled lubrication.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    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 —...
  • Page 42 P P P PECO PECO PECO PECO PECO New PECO, Inc. 10 Walden Dr | Arden, North Carolina 28704 Phone: 1-800-438-5823 | 828-684-1234 Fax: 828-684-0858 Email: peco@lawnvac.com Website: www.lawnvac.com...

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