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P P P P P P PTO-X DRIVEN - GRASS PECO PECO PECO PECO PECO COLLECTION SYSTEM Model # 38131511 Eagle HP Deck Sizes: 60” & 72” Model Year: 2021 - Newer OPERATOR’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL PART#: Q0587...
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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.
Top Side Frame Bracket Installation Before the installation of the Top Side Frame Brackets, locate and remove the hardware used to secure the lower part of the ROPS to the mower, refer to Figure A. It is recommended to work and install on one side first before moving onto the other side.
Side Frame Bracket Installation Before the installation of the Side Frame Brackets, locate and remove the (2) set of hardware used to secure the lower part of the mower’s rear frame, refer to Figure A. It is recommended to work and install on one side first before moving onto the other side.
Side Frame Bracket Installation (cont.) Repeat the procedure for the installation of the Left Frame Bracket (Item #1). To secure the Left Frame Bracket (Item #1) to the mower’s rear lower Left side frame use (2) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” HHCS (Item #4) and (2) 3/8”-16 Flange Nuts (Item #5).
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Main Frame Bracket Installation (cont.) First, position and align the Main Frame Bracket (Item #1) to the mower’s rear frame and align the center and tab bolt holes to those on the mower and hitch receiver. Refer to the Figures below. Next, secure the Main Frame Bracket relatively loose to the mower’s rear by reinstalling the removed hardware from before, refer to Figure C.
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Main Frame Bracket Installation (cont.) Finally, secure the Main Frame Bracket (Item #1) to the Left Frame Bracket (Item #2) and Top Frame Bracket / Left (Item #3) by using (3) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolts (Item #4), (2) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” Carriage Bolts (Item #5) and (5) 3/8”- 16 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item #6).
Lower PTO Mount Bracket Installation Before Installing the Lower PTO Mount Bracket (Item #1) loosen and remove the (2) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” Carriage Bolts (Item #3) previously used to secure the bottom right of the Right Frame Bracket (Item #2), see Figure below. Position the Lower PTO Mount Bracket (Item #1) to the Right Frame Bracket (Item #2) aligning the row of carriage bolt holes between the two parts.
Top PTO Mount Bracket Installation Before Installing the Top PTO Mount Bracket (Item #1) loosen and remove the (2) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” Carriage Bolts (Item #4) previously used to secure the bottom right of the Top Right Frame Bracket to the Right Frame Bracket (Item #2), see Figure below.
Mount Arm / Receiver Tube Assembly & Exhaust Shield / Top Installation Figure A First, place (5) Grade 5 3/8”-16 x 3-1/2” HHCS (Item #3) into the bolt holes of both the Top & Lower Mount Brackets, refer to Figure A. Then, position and place the Receiver Tube Assy / Mount Arm (Item #1) between the Mount Brackets and bolts.
Lower Mount Tube Installation To secure the (2) Lower Mount Tube ( Item #1) to the Rear Lower Frame Bracket use (2) 5/16”-18 x 2” x 2-1/2” U-Bolt Item #2) and (4) 5/16”-18 Ny-Flange Locknuts ( Item #3) PER TUBE. Allow the Lower Mount Tubes to rest on the lower tab of the Rear Frame Bracket.
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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 &...
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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).
Top Assembly To Upper Frame Assembly Installation Align the Top Assembly Pivot Holes to the Upper Frame Assembly. See Figure A below. Before fastening, pull Rubber Dust Guard outward to seal against Upper Frame Assembly (towards the mower’s operator seat). Fasten the Top Assembly to the Upper Frame Assembly using (2) 5/16”-18 x 2-1/2”...
Hinge Kit Assembly Installation Assemble the Hinge Kit using (1) Latch Plate P#(B0884), (1) 5/16”-18 x 1-1/4” HHCS P#(K1156), (1) 5/16”-18 Ny- Flange Lock Nut P#(K2516), (3) 5/16” Flat Washers P#(K0042), (1) Latch Spacer P#(S0006), (2) Extra Heavy 5/16” Fender Washers P#(K0505) and (1) 5/16”-18 Lock Nut P#(K0506). Leave the nuts loose enough to allow fluid movement of the top when opening and closing.
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Bag Assembly First, take one of the Bag Ring Split Ends and insert it through the Bag Seam Opening. Next, rotate the Bag around the Bag Ring (1) full turn (360 degrees) until the Bag Ring Split Ends and the Bag Seam Opening are positioned on the same side.
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 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.
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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”...
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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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