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.
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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 Tilt Base Frame Assembly Installation To install the Tilt Base Frame Assembly (Item #2), position the Tilt Base Frame Assy between the Chassis Frame Assembly (Item #1) and use (1) Tilt Rod (Item #3) to mount the Tilt Base Frame Assy. Secure the Tilt Rod by using (1) 3/4”...
Latch Assembly Installation Before installing the Latch Assembly (Item #3), position the (2) Bearing Block / Sets (Item #2) over the Latch Assy and make sure the Bearing Block / Sets are set between and resting on the washers of the Latch Assy, refer to Figure B. Position the pre-assembled parts under the Tilt Base Frame Assembly (Item #1) aligning the bolt holes of the Bearing Block / Sets to those of the Tilt Base Frame Assy, Refer to Figure A and Figure C.
Box Bottom & Front Panel Installation Set the Bottom Panel (Item #2) onto the Tilt Base Frame Assembly (Item #1) aligning the mount holes of the Bottom Panel to those of the Tilt Base Frame Assy, refer to Figure A. Next, Position the Front Panel (Item #3) upright and on top of the Bottom Panel.
Box Side Panel Installation Place (1) Box Side Panel (Item #4) on either side of the Front Panel (Item #3). Make sure the Side Panel is on the inside of the Front Panel and Bottom Panel (Item #2). Align all mount holes of these parts. When securing the right Side Panel along the upright side with the Front Panel, use (3) 5/16”-18 x 1/2”...
Vertical Rail Assembly Installation Position the Right Vertical Rail Assembly (Item #2) onto the right Side Panel aligning all bolt holes to those of the Side Panel. For this step, the top (2) bolt holes will remain open and not use any hardware. Secure the Right Vertical Rail Assy relatively loose by using (3) 5/16”-18 x 3/4”...
Diagonal Rail Installation Position the Diagonal Rail (Item #1) over the Vertical Rail Assembly and Side Panel aligning the bolt holes of these parts. Refer to Figure A. Secure the Diagonal Rail relatively loose by using (2) 5/16”-18 x 3/4” Carriage Bolts (Item #2) on the top and bottom Rail, (2) 5/16”-18 x 1”...
Screen Frame Assembly Installation Remove the (2) 5/16”-18 x 1” Carriage Bolt (Item #2) and (2) 5/16”-18 Flange Nuts (Item #3) that were used to secure the top of the (2) Diagonal Rails from the previous step. Once removed, position the Screen Frame Assembly (Item #3) towards the rear aligning the rear (2) mount holes to the mount holes of the Diagonal Rail.
Box Top Panel Installation Start by attaching (14) Small Tinnerman Clips (Item #5) along the tops of the Side Panels and Front Panel, see Figure A. Then set (4) Large Tinnerman Clips (Item #6) along the front edge of the Screen Frame Assy as shown in Figure B. Secure the Top Panel A (Item #1) over the Front Panel and Side Panel by using (8) Tinnerman Screws (Item #4) along the sides of the Top Panel A.
Inlet Cone Installation Position the Inlet Cone (Item #2) over the collection hole of the Front Panel (Item #1) and secure the Inlet Cone by using (3) Blunt Tip Screw (Item #3) and (3) Flat Tinnerman Nuts (Item #4). Note: Some parts and part features have been hidden from view for visual clarity. Figure A Inlet Cone...
Door & Hinge Assembly Installation Position Door & Hinge Assy (Item #1) back behind the trailer, see Figure A. Align the Door Hinge and insert the Door Hinge into the tabs of the Vertical Rails of both sides. See Figure B. Note: Some parts and part features have been hidden from view for visual clarity.
Door Tension Rod Assembly Installation Slide the Door Tension Rod Assembly (Item #2) in through the Angle Support Bracket of the lower side of the trailer assembly, refer to Figure B. Next, install (1) Pivot Rod Strap (Item #3) onto the Door Tension Rod Assemblies (Item #2) by pre-threading (1) 1/2”-13 Flange Nut (Item #6) onto the Door Tension Rod.
Latch Rod Assembly Installation To install the Latch Rod Assembly (Item #2), first loosely install the Latch Rod Assy to either Latch Release Lever (Item #3 or #4) by using (2) 1/2”-13 Flange Nuts (Item #5). Insert the Latch Release Lever through the Latch Guide at the base of the Vertical Rail and over the Door’s lower hinge.
Inlet Arm Assembly Installation Position the Inlet Arm Assembly (Item #2) over the Chassis Frame Assembly’s (Item #1) Base Frame Cross Support. See Figure A. Secure the Inlet Arm Assy by using (3) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolts (Item #3), (3) 3/8”-16 Flange Nuts (Item #4) and (3) 3/8”...
Tongue Mount Bracket Installation Position (1) Tongue Mount Bracket (Item #2) over and another under the Tongue Tube (Item #1). Align the bolt holes and secure the (2) Tongue Mount Brackets to the Tongue Tube by using (2) 1/2”-13 x 3.25” HHCS (Item #3) and (2) 1/2”-13 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item #4).
Tongue Hitch Options & Installation Your Trailer Vac will have options available on how to hitch up to your tractor. Refer to the Instructions below.. The Tongue Hitch Kit P#(A2404) is an option available for hitching your Trailer Vac to your Tractor, see Figure A. Before installing the Tongue Hitch Kit, assemble the kit together by positioning the Top Tongue Plate (Item #1) over the Bottom Tongue Plate (Item #2) and aligning their bolt holes together.
Engine Support Arm Assembly Installation Estate Series Unit Instructions First, install the Mount Arm Swivel Assembly (Item #2) by aligning the bolt holes to those of the Tongue Tube (Item #3). Secure the Mount Arm Swivel Assembly by using (2) 1/2”-13 x 3-1/4” HHCS (Item #4) and (2) 1/2”-13 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item #5).
Engine Mount Assembly Installation Estate Series Unit Instructions Position and align the bolt holes of the Engine Mount Assembly (Item #1) over the Engine Support Arm Assembly (Item #3). Then, affix the Engine Mount Assembly to the Engine Support Arm Assembly by using (2) 3/8”-16 x 3” HHCS (Item #5).
Ball Clevis Assembly Installation Estate Series Unit Instructions Note: The Ball Clevis Assembly (Item #3) will need to be secured onto the rear of your tractor. This may require you to drill a hole in your bumper to procure the securement. You’ll need to first position the Ball Clevis Assembly and mark where it’ll best fit your tractor.
Swivel Base Mount Installation Pasture Vac Unit Instructions Position and align (2) Swivel Base Mount Brackets (Item #2) on either side of the Tongue Tube (Item #1). Secure the Swivel Base Mount Brackets by using (2) 1/2”-13 x 3-1/4” HHCS (Item #3) and (2) 1/2”-13 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item #4).
Engine Mount Swivel Adapter Installation Pasture Vac Unit Instructions Position the (2) Engine Mount Swivel Adapters (Item #2) over the Swivel Base (Item #1) while aligning their mounting holes. Secure the Engine Mount Swivel Adapter by using (4) 5/16”-18 x 3/4” Carriage Bolts (Item #3) and (4) 5/16”-18 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item #4).
Hose Hanger Installation Pasture Vac Unit Instructions The Hose Hanger (Item #1) is installed on the side of the Jack Stand Mount Support Bracket, refer to Figure A. Position the Hose Hanger between bolt holes as shown in Figure A and secure the Hose hanger by using (2) 5/16”-18 x 2-3/8”...
Universal Battery Kit Installation Pasture Vac Unit Instructions Your Universal Battery Box (Item #1) will need to be assembled before installing the Universal Battery Kit P#(A2326). First, make sure your bolt holes on each tab are aligned with the holes on the base body. Then secure the tabs to the body by using (4) 1/4”-20 x 1/2”...
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Universal Battery Kit Installation (Cont.) Position the Battery Box (Item #2) over the Rubber Shock Absorber (Item #5) and over the Swivel Adapter of the Tongue Tube, See Figure A. Secure the Battery Box by using (2) 5/16”-18 x 3/4” HHCS (Item #7) and (2) 5/16”-18 Ny- Flange Lock Nuts (item #8).
Engine Installation First, place (2) Rubber Shock Absorber (Item #3) on top of the Engine Mount Assembly (Item #2) aligning the bolt holes. Next, position the Engine Assembly (Item #1) on top of the Shock Absorbers aligning the bolt holes of all the parts.
Wiring Harness 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.
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Wiring Harness Installation (Cont.) Pasture Vac Unit Instructions To connect the Wiring Harness, connect the 10 gage Red Wire P#(P0278) from the positive (+) terminal of the starter solenoid located on the front end of the engine to the positive (+) terminal of the battery. Refer to the Figure below. Then, connect the 10 gage Black Wire P#(P0279) from one of the mounting bolt holes located on the bottom of the engine or one of the bolt holes located on the Engine Mount Arm to the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
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Wiring Harness Installation (Cont.) HARNESS #:P0620 RED (4 AWG) w/ 5/16” RING TERMINAL FROM BATTERY POSITIVE “+” TO STARTER SOLENOID “+” HARNESS #:P0621 BLACK (8 AWG) w/ 5/16” RING TERMINAL FROM BATTERY NEGATIVE “-” TO ENGINE BLOCK “-” P#:P0076 5/16” BATTERY RING TERMINAL Pasture Vac Units - Universal Battery Kit P#(A2326) HARNESS #:P0278 RED (10 AWG) w/ 5/16”...
Jack Stand Assembly & Installation The following procedure is the same for both Jack Stand configurations: P#(A2332) - Jack Stand Assy / Jack Foot or P#(A2333) - Jack Stand Assy / Caster Wheel. First, install the A-Frame Jack (Item #2) to the top of the Jack Mount Bracket (Item #1) by using (3) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolts (Item #4) and (3) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item #5).
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Jack Stand Assembly & Installation (Cont.) The Jack Mount Kit (Item #1) in Figure D is part of the Jack Stand Assy for both configurations previously mentioned, refer to page 29. First, align the mount holes of the Jack Mount Kit (Item #1) to those located on the Base Frame Cross Support of the Base Frame Assembly.
Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement To Remove: First remove the 3/8”-24 x 1” GR8 HHCS P#(K0003) (#1), 3/8” Double Indented Washer P#(K0284) (#2) and (1) Tapered Washer P#(K0277) (#3) from the Taper-Lock Bushing P#(S4302) (#5). Next remove the (2) 1/4”-20 x 1” HHCS P#(K1225) (#4) 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.
Length Of Hose Adjustment The hoses in the following steps must be cut to fit your machine. Do not cut the hoses until you have tried to fit them on your machine. Remember that the hoses need to be long enough to allow for the opening and closing of the collection system as well as allowing ample clamping surface between each component.
Wand Kit Installation Pasture Vac Unit Instructions Install one end of the 6” Hose over the Blower Cone (Item #1) by using (1) 6” Hose Clamp (Item #2). Secure the other end over the Nose Cone of the Wand Kit by using (1) 6” Hose Clamp (Item #2). Refer to Figure A. Once installed, the 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 PECO...
* Remember that horsepower requirements will vary with SECTION III the mowing conditions such as type and height of turf grass, moisture content, amount of leaves, whether the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS terrain is flat or hilly, etc. General Safety Unloading The Collection System WARNING NOTE: Collection system blower will have an audible change in tone when the collection system is full.
3. Inspect unit for worn or damaged components. Repair replacement parts, contact New PECO, Inc. and include or replace before the next use. Any replacement the following information on the chart below.
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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Additional Options A2276 - Trailer Tow Kit The Trailer Tow Kit P#(A2276) is designed to allow your Trailer Vac Unit to be moved and maneuvered around easily without a tractor creating a stand alone unit. This will also allow for an easy storage or transportation of your Trailer Vac Unit when not being used.
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