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P P P P P P ENGINE DRIVEN GRASS PECO PECO PECO PECO PECO COLLECTION SYSTEM Model# 54651201 & 54651202 61” & 72” DECK MODEL YEAR: 2023-NEWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL PART#: Q0606 Initial Release - April 2024...
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.
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.
Unloading The Collection System SECTION III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Collection system blower will have an audible change in tone when the collection system is full. General Safety A. Stop the forward movement of the mower, engage the parking brake. Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual and the mower’s operator’s manual should operate this B.
Proper torque for American fasteners used on PECO equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* Proper torque for metric fasteners used on PECO equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).*...
Section V - INSTALLATION FOR USE Battery Box Removal and Lower Frame Plate Installation First, remove and set aside the (3) fasteners holding the Battery Box Cover in place to expose the battery. Refer to Figure A. Next loosen the battery hold tie-down hardware and disconnect the battery terminals. Remove and set aside the battery.
Lower Frame Plate Installation (Continued) First, align the bolt holes of the Right Lower Frame Plate (Item #1) to the lower right bolt holes of the Mower Chassis. Then, secure the Right Lower Frame Plate by using (4) 5/16”-18 x 1” HHCS (Item #2) and (4) 5/16”-18 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item #3).
Exhaust Diverter Install An Exhaust Diverter will need to be installed on your mower to prevent the exhaust from damaging the Collection System. Attach (1) Exhaust Diverter (Item #1) to the engine exhaust pipe and secure the Exhaust Diverter using (1) Clamp Kit (Item #2).
Upper Main Frame Plate Position the Hinge Plate (Item #2) over the Upper Main Frame Plate (Item #1) aligning the bolt holes of both parts. Secure by using (11) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolts (Item #3) and (11) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item #4). Next, assemble (5) Vibro-Insulators (Item #5) to the Hinge Plate using (5) 5/16”-18 Flange Nuts (Item #6).
Upper Frame Bracket Installation First, align the upper square carriage bolt holes of the Upper Main Frame Plate (Item #2) to the matching holes of the Left Upper Frame Mount (Item #1) and secure using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolts (Item #4) and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny- Flange Lock Nuts (Item #5).
Battery Box Reinstallation First, with all hardware tightened reinstall the battery and secure with the battery hold tie-down. Next reconnect both battery terminals. Finally reinstall the battery box cover and secure using (3) previously removed bolts. Refer to Figures below. Figure B Figure A...
Engine Mount Arm Assembly & Installation Position the Outer Engine Mount Tube (Item #1) against the Rear Main Frame Plate aligning the Outer Tube between the two sets of mount holes as shown in Figure A. Secure the Outer Engine Mount Tube, relatively loose, by using (2) 3/8”-16 x 2-1/8”...
Engine Drive Assembly Installation Figure A Engine Driven Unit Instructions First, place (2) Rubber Shock Absorbers (Item #3) on top of the Engine Mount Arm Assembly (Item #2) aligning the bolt holes of the Rubber Shock Absorbers to those on the Engine Mount Arm Assy. Next, position and place the 6.5HP Engine Assembly (Item #1) on top of the Shock Absorbers aligning the bolt holes of all the components.
Deck Baffle Installation Your unit will need to install a Deck Baffle (Item #1) to prevent any build up of grass clippings or to prevent any discharge / blowout from the front of your Aluminum Boot. With your mower deck lifted, position the Deck Baffle (Item #1) under the Deck with the side edge of the baffle relatively flushed to the side of the deck.
Boot Kit Installation First, remove the mower’s deck discharge chute deflector fasteners and set the discharge chute deflector aside. Then, secure the Boot Plate (Item #1) to the Aluminum Boot (Item #2) using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolts (Item #3) and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item #4), see Figure B.
Main Frame Leg Installation To install the Pro12 Frame Mount (Item #1), position outside each Upper Frame Mount. Align the bolt holes and secure using (3) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolts (Item #2) and (3) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item #3) PER side. See Figure A.
Fasten the Ball Joint P#(K1442) to the end of the Latch Lift Handle Installation Rod P#(A2107). Thread (1) 5/16”-24 Hex Nut P#(K1444) all the way down onto the Latch Rod then tighten the NOTE: Before continuing the Lift Handle installation, Ball Joint to approximately half-way down the threads on have someone assist you in turning the Box Assembly the Latch Rod.
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.
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.
Throttle Kit Installation The Throttle Kit is installed on the right side ROPS. see Figure B. Place the 3/8”-16 U-Bolt (Item #3) onto the right side ROPS with the threads facing out away from the side of the mower. Next slide on the Throttle Mount Plate Assembly (Item #1) with the rivets also facing outward away from the side of the mower.
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Throttle Kit Installation (Continued) With your Throttle Kit installed, you’ll need to route the cable of the Throttle Kit back towards the rear of the Mower. Refer to Figure C below. Finally, place the Throttle control lever into the “STOP” position. Rotate the Engine’s throttle lever to the “STOP” position.
Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement To Remove: First, remove the 5/16”-24 x 1-1/2” HHCS P#(K1465) (#1), Double Indented Washer P#(K0284) (#2), (2) 5/16” Flat Wahers P#(K0042) (#4) and Spacer Bushing P#(S0159) (#5) from the Taper-Lock Bushing P#(S0157) (#6). Next, remove the (2) 1/4”-20 x 1” HHCS (#3) and place them into the threaded holes of the Taper-Lock Bushing (#6). Gradually thread each bolt evenly into the Taper-Lock Bushing forcing the blade to break-away from the Taper-Lock Bushing.
Weight Kit Installation To install the (4) Weights, first position the (2) 3/8”-16 U-Bolt s (Item #1) over the front caster arm & secure to the Weight Bracket (Item #4) using (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item (#3). Next align the mount hole of the Weights w/ the hole on the Weight Bracket tab. Fasten the Weights to the Weight Bracket by using (2) Hitch Pins (Item #7), (2) 1/2”...
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...
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 —...
6. REMEDIED EXCLUSIVE: The only remedies the purchaser has in connection with the breach or performance of any warranty on New PECO, Inc. consumer products are set forth above. In no event will New PECO, Inc. be liable for special incidental or consequential damages.
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