Peco 37131504 User manual

ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE
MANUAL PART#: Q0431
PTO GRASS
COLLECTION
SYSTEM
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MODEL #: 37131504
PTO DRIVE
MODEL #: 37131505
900 SERIES BRIGGS & STRATTON
MODEL #: 37131506
6.5HP BRIGGS & STRATTON
VANGUARD
52” & 61” VELOCITY
PLUS DECK
2012 MODEL YEAR
TIGER CAT
P
PECOPECO
PPP P
PECOPECOPECO
DESIGNED TO FIT:

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PECO GRASS COLLECTION SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety
1. Read the operator’s manual carefully and familiarize yourself with the proper use of your attachment. Do not allow
anyone who is not acquainted with the Safety Instructions to use your attachment.
2. Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL!
3. Do not allow children to operate the vehicle. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
4. Be especially watchful of children and pets darting into the area while operating.
5. Keep your eyes and mind on your unit while mowing or operating your attachment. Don’t let others distract you.
6. Do not attempt to operate your unit or mower when not in the driver’s seat.
7. Always stop unit when emptying the container.
8. Stop unit, shut off deck attachment, set parking brake, shut off mower engine and remove spark plug wire before
removing clogs, removing or replacing hose, boot, blower cone, or performing any maintenance.
9. Mow across the face of slopes (not steeper than 10 degrees); never up and down the face of the slope.
10. It is recommended that the container be kept only half full when negotiating any slopes. Start mowing on slopes
when the container is empty.
11. Inspect your lawn and remove any foreign objects before mowing. Never deliberately run the mower across any
foreign object.
12. Wear ear protection if the noise level is offensive.
13. Wear eye protection to prevent debris from damaging your eyes.
SECTION PAGE
Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
Safety Alert Symbols- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3
Warranty - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
1-1 Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
1-2 Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
II INSTALLATION FOR USE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
2-1 Preparation Of Mower - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
2-2 Lower Mount Plate Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
2-3 Lower Mount Tube Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
2-4 Upper Frame Assembly Installation- - - - - - - - - - 7
2-5 Top Assembly To Upper Frame
Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
2-6 Hinge Kit Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
2-7 Exhaust Diverter Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
2-8 PTO Mount Plate Assembly Installation - - - - - - - 8
2-9 PTO Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
2-10 Belt Installation and Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - 9
2-11 PTO Handle Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - 10
2-12 Cam Assembly Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
2-13 Outer Engine Mount Tube Installation - - - - - - - 10
2-14 Engine Mount Arm Assembly Installation - - - - - 10
2-15 Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly Installation - - - - 11
2-16 Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
SECTION PAGE
2-17 Inlet Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
2-18 Boot To Mower Deck Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 11
2-19 Length Of Hose Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
2-20 Upper Hose Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
2-21 Lower Hose To Blower Cone Installation- - - - - - 12
2-22 Lower Hose To Boot Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 12
2-23 Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement - - - - - - - 13
2-24 Weight Kit Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
2-25 Installation/Removal of Collection Bags - - - - - - 15
2-26 Throttle Cable Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
Exploded Part Views and Assemblies - - - - - - - - - 17-22
III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23
3-1 General Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23
3-2 Operation & Tips On Mowing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23
3-3 Disengagement Of The Blower - - - - - - - - - - - 23
3-4 Unloading The Collection System - - - - - - - - - - - 23
IV MAINTENANCE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23
4-1 Maintenance Checklist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23-24
4-2 Lubrication- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
V PARTS AND SERVICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
5-1 Parts And Service Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
Safety Decals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25
Torque Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26

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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.
WARNING! To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the vacuum collector; ONLY AFTER
STOPPING THE MOWER’S ENGINE AND WAITING FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A
COMPLETE STOP. Set the parking brake. Always remove the ignition key before beginning maintenance.
WARNING! For your own personal safety, ALWAYS mow ACROSS the face of slopes and NEVER UP
and DOWN the face. NEVER attempt to mow excessively steep slopes, and use caution when turning on any slope.
Safety Alert Symbol
This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!”
This symbol is used to call attention to safety precautions that
Should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When
you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows
and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions
could result in death or serious bodily injury.
Safety Signs
The signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used on the equipment safety signs. These words
are intended to alert the viewer to the existence and the degree of hazard seriousness.
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DANGER
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation exist which, if
not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
White letters on RED
Black letters on ORANGE
Black letters on YELLOW

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. ALL
DEFECTIVE PARTS MUST BE RETURNED TO PECO FOR INSPECTION TO
DETERMINE VALIDITY OF WARRANTY CLAIMS. Freight and mailing will be borne by the
customer.
2. PARTS REPLACED DURING WARRANTY: Any new PECO part which is furnished in performance of this
warranty and is defective in material or workmanship as delivered to the purchaser will be repaired or replaced,
as PECO elects, without charge if the defect appears within 90 days from the date of installation of such part or
before the expiration of the original warranty period, whichever is later.
B. SECURING WARRANTY ADJUSTMENTS.
Call PECO for Return Authorization. Damaged or broken parts other than engines or batteries, must be
returned to New PECO, Inc. 100 Airport Road, Arden, NC 28704 before any warranty adjustment can be
authorized. At the time of requesting warranty adjustment, the purchaser must present evidence of the date of
delivery of the product. The purchaser shall pay any charge for the product to and from Arden, NC.
C. ITEMS NOT COVERED BY PECO WARRANTY.
Engines and batteries attached to PECO products are covered under a separate warranty by the respective
manufacturer.
D. UNAPPROVED ALTERATION OR MODIFICATION.
All obligations of New PECO, Inc. under this warranty shall be terminated if products are altered or modified in
ways not approved by New PECO, Inc.
E. ACCIDENTS AND NORMAL MAINTENANCE.
The warranty covers only defective material and workmanship. It does not cover depreciation or damage
caused by normal wear, accident, improper use or abuse of products. The cost of normal maintenance and
normal replacement of service items such as belts, cutting blades, hoses, etc., which are not defective shall be
paid for by the purchaser.
F. NO REPRESENTATIONS ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES, DISCLAIMER.
Neither New PECO, Inc. nor any company affiliated with it makes any warranties, representations or promises
as to the quality of performance of its products other than those set forth herein. Except as described above,
New PECO, Inc. makes no other warranties AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND MERCHANTABILITY.
G. ANY MACHINE USED FOR RENTAL PURPOSES ARE GUARANTEED FOR 45 DAYS FROM
DATE OF ORIGINAL SALE ONLY.
H. 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 PECO be liable for special incidental or
consequential damages.
1. NO SERVICE CENTER WARRANTY.
The selling Service Center makes no warranty on his own on any item warranted by New PECO, Inc. unless
he delivers to purchaser a separate written warranty certificate specifically warranting the item. The dealer has
no authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of PECO or to modify the terms of this warranty
in any way.
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1-1 Introduction
We are pleased to have you as a PECO customer. Your
collection system has been designed to give you a low
maintenance, simple, and effective way to collect the
grass clippings from your mower. This manual is
provided to give you the necessary instructions to
properly mount and operate the collection system on
your mower. Please read this manual thoroughly.
Understand what each control is for and how to use it.
Observe all safety decal precautions on the machine and
noted throughout the manual.
NOTE: all references made to right, left, front, rear, top
or bottom are as viewed from the normal operator’s
position on the mower.
1-2 Description
The grass collection system is designed for turf
maintenance where there is a need to collect the grass
clippings as the mower cuts the turf. It is also used for
picking up leaves and in pre-season and post-season
clean-up. The blower, mounted on the right side of the
unit, uses a belt and gearbox system from the engine
PTO shaft. Drive train protection comes through belt
slippage. The blower is also available with an external
engine option of 5.5HP or 6.5HP. The blower draws
grass clippings from the discharge area of the cutter
deck back to the (3) - 4 cubic foot collection bags
P#(G0003) at the rear portion of the mower frame. The
operator can engage the blower with a push of the over-
center linkage on the right side of the unit. Once the
bags are full with clippings, they can be released to
make for easy dumping.
Section I - INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
PTO Drive
Engine Drive
Universal PTO
Assembly P#(A0623)
Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly
5.5HP Briggs and Stratton P#(A602)
or
Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly
6.5HP Briggs and Stratton P#(A639)

2-1 Preparation Of Mower
Remove the rear shield and skid plate from the mower.
Remove (3) 3/8” carriage bolts and (3) 3/8”-16 nuts from
the rear bumper to disconnect the rear shield. Remove
(2) 3/8”-16 carriage bolts (2) 3/8”-16 nuts from the skid
plate to disconnect the skid plate from the frame of the
mower. Refer to Figure 2-1a for reference. Keep the
hardware for use later in the installation.
NOTE: Engine pulley installation instructions are for
PTO models only.
From the underside of the mower, remove the 7/16” bolt,
lock washer and flat washer that secure the electric
clutch to the engine shaft. Refer to Figure 2-1b.
Locate the engine pulley hardware bag P#(HB0473).
Secure the engine pulley assembly number 13
P#(A0732) to the electric clutch using (1) 7/16”-20 x 3-
1/4” HHCS P#(K0351), (1) helical spring lock washer
P#(K0140), (1) .250 x .250 x .500 keyway P#(K1628)
and the flat washer removed in Section 2-1b. Refer to
Figure 2-1c for reference.
2-2 Lower Mount Plate Installation
Attach the lower mount plate P#(B0719) to the rear of
the mower. Use the existing hardware removed in
Section 2-1a. The lower mount plate attaches to the rear
bumper with (3) existing carriage bolts and nuts. The
lower mount plate attaches to the rear frame, where the
skid plate was removed, using (2) existing carriage bolts
and nuts. Refer to Figure 2-2.
Section II - INSTALLATION FOR USE
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Remove This
Hardware (x2)
To Disconnect The
Skid Plate
Remove This Hardware
To Disconnect The
Rear Shield
Figure 2-1a
Remove
Hardware
Electric
Clutch
Figure 2-1b
Flat Washer
Engine Pulley
Assembly
7/16” -20 x 3-1/4”
HHCS Lock Washer
Flat Washer
Electric
Clutch
Figure 2-1c
Figure 2-2
Existing
Hardware (x2)
Existing
Hardware
Lower Mount
Plate

Figure 2-5
Top Assembly
(2) 5/16-18 x 2-1/2” HHCS
(2) 5/16”-18 Nylon Flange
Locknuts
Upper Frame
Assembly
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2-3 Lower Mount Tube Installation
Secure (2) lower mount tubes P#(B0726) to the lower
mount plate using (2) 5/16”-18 x 2” x 2-1/4” u-bolts
P#(K1098) and (4) 5/16”-18 nylon flange locknuts
P#(K2516) PER TUBE. The lower mount tubes should
rest flush onto the two tabs in the lower mount plate.
Refer to Figure 2-3.
2-4 Upper Frame Assembly
Installation
Lift the upper frame assembly P#(A1058) above the
lower mount tubes, as shown in Figure 2-4. Slide the
upper frame assembly down onto the (2) lower mount
tubes. Secure the upper frame assembly using (2) clevis
pins P#(K0133) and (2) hair pin clips P#(K0088).
2-5 Top Assembly To Upper Frame
Assembly Installation
Position the top assembly P#(A1157) above the upper
frame assembly as shown in Figure 2-5. Fasten the top
assembly to the upper frame assembly using (2) 5/16”-
18 x 2-1/2” HHCS P#(K0125) and (2) 5/16”-18 nylon
flange locknuts P#(K2516). Leave the locknuts slightly
loose, to allow the top assembly to open and close
easily. Refer to Figure 2-5 for hardware location.
2-6 Hinge Kit Assembly Installation
Assemble the hinge kit as shown in Figure 2-6, using (2)
5/16”-18 x 1” HHCS P#(K1154), (3) 5/16”-18 nylon
flange locknuts P#(K2516), (5) 1/4” flat washers
P#(K0037) and (2) swing arm brackets P#(ZT-0004).
Place (1) vinyl cap P#(J0289) on the end of the hex bolts
as shown in Figure 2-6. Leave the nuts loose enough to
allow fluid movement of the top when opening and
closing. When opened, the top should rest on the middle
joint of the hinge allowing it to remain up.
Figure 2-3
Lower Mount
Tube
(2) 5/16”-18 U-Bolts
(4) 5/16”-18 Nut
(PER TUBE)
Figure 2-4
Upper Frame
Assembly
Lower Mount
Tube
Clevis
Pin
Hair Pin
Clip
ZT-0004
K2516
K0037
K1154
J0289
Figure 2-6

2-7 Exhaust Diverter Installation
Insert the exhaust deflector P#(J0251) onto the end of
the muffler. Orientate the exhaust diverter to exhaust
towards the rear of the mower. The diverter is used to
keep the engine exhaust from burning the cloth bags,
and the PTO or engine/blower/blade assembly. Secure
the exhaust diverter with (1) exhaust clamp kit
P#(X1046). Refer to Figure 2-7.
2-8 PTO Mount Assembly Installation
PTO MODELS ONLY
NOTE: Continue to Section 2-13 on page 10 if you
are installing an engine driven unit.
Secure the PTO mount plate assembly P#(A1825) to the
rear bumper of the mower using (4) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS
P#(K1191) and (4) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknuts
P#(K2038). Refer to Figure 2-8a.
On all engine models with an engine oil drain hose on
the right side of the engine, attach the existing J-hook to
the rear bumper using the PTO mount assembly
hardware shown in Figure 2-8b.
2-9 PTO Assembly Installation
PTO MODELS ONLY
Insert the PTO assembly P#(A0623) into the PTO mount
plate assembly as shown in Figure 2-9a. The mount rod
on the PTO assembly slides into the mounting slots on
the PTO mount plate assembly. Secure the PTO
assembly with (1) mount pin P#(B0274) and (1) hair pin
clip P#(K0086) shown in Figure 2-9b. Remove the pulley
guard in preparation for the belt installation.
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Figure 2-8a
(4) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS
(4) 3/8”-16 Nut
PTO Mount
Plate Assembly
Rear
Bumper
Figure 2-8b
Existing
Hardware
Engine Oil
Drain
J-Hook
Figure 2-7
Exhaust
Clamp Kit
Exhaust
Diverter
Figure 2-9b
Mount Pin
Hair Pin
Clip
Figure 2-9a PTO
Assembly
Mount
Rod
Remove Pulley
Guard

2-10 Belt Installation and Adjustment
PTO MODELS ONLY
Loosen the (4) bolts P#(K1191), (2) on each side, that
secure the gear box assembly to the PTO assembly
P#(A0623) (Figure 2-10a and 2-10b).
Loosen the adjustment bolt P#(K0348) until the gear box
assembly is at its far left adjustment (the gear box is
moved toward the mower’s engine pulley). Refer to
Figure 2-10c.
Connect the belt A58K P#(M0236) from the engine
pulley to the lower gear box pulley (Figure 2-10d).
To tension the drive belt, turn the adjustment bolt
clockwise (Figure 2-10e) until there is 1” of deflection,
with 10-11 lbs. of pressure, at the center of the belt
between the engine pulley and the gear box pulley.
Once the correct tension of the belt is achieved, tighten
the (4) bolts that secure the gear box assembly. Refer to
Figures 2-10f and 2-10g. Replace the belt guard and
hardware that was removed in Section 2-9.
Loosen Bolts
Figure 2-10a
Figure 2-10b
Loosen Bolts
Figure 2-10c
Loosen The
Adjustment Bolt
Slide Gear Box
Towards The
Engine Pulley
Connect Belt
To Both Pulleys
Figure 2-10d
Figure 2-10e
Figure 2-10f
Figure 2-10g
Tighten Bolts
Tighten Bolts
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Tighten The Adjustment
Bolt To Tension The Belt

2-11 PTO Handle Assembly
Installation
PTO MODELS ONLY
Attach the PTO handle P#(A1142) to the PTO assembly
using (3) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS P#(K1222) and (3) 1/4”-
20 nylon flange locknuts P#(K2014). Attach the handle
grip P#(J0522) to the PTO handle. Refer to Figure 2-11.
2-12 Cam Assembly Adjustment
PTO MODELS ONLY
The cam assembly P#(A0422), which controls the
blower belt tension, comes from the factory pre-adjusted.
If the belt is too tight or becomes too loose, remove the
hair pin clip P#(K0099) from the belt tension rod
P#(K0326) and pull the “L” end of the rod out of it’s hole
in the cam assembly. The tension rod may then be
screwed out to tighten the belt or screwed in to loosen
the belt. Replace the “L” end into the top hole in the cam
and replace the hair pin clip. Adjust the cam stop bolt
P#(K1159) to allow the cam to rotate slightly over center
when the blower is disengaged (Figure 2-12).
2-13 Outer Engine Mount Tube
Installation
Position the outer engine mount tube P#(B2220) as
shown in Figure 2-13. Secure the outer engine mount
tube to the lower mount plate using (2) 3/8”-16 x 2-18” u-
bolt P#(K1119) and (4) 3/8”-16 nylon flange lock nuts
P#(K2038). Orient the tube so that the detent pin mount
hole is to the outside. Leave hardware finger tight until
the engine/blower/blade assembly has been installed.
2-14 Engine Mount Arm Assembly
Installation
Insert the engine mount arm assembly P#(A0274) into
the outer engine mount tube and secure using (1) detent
pin P#(J0248). Refer to Figure 2-14.
Cam Assembly
Figure 2-12
Tension Rod
Cam Stop
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Hair Pin Clip
PTO Handle
Handle Grip
(3) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS
(3) 1/4”-20 Nylon
Flange Locknut
Figure 2-11
Figure 2-13
Outer Engine
Mount Tube
(2) 3/8”-16 “-U-Bolts
(4) 3/8”-16 Nuts
Detent Pin
Mount Hole
Figure 2-14
Outer Engine
Mount Tube
Engine Mount
Arm Assembly
Detent Pin

Figure 2-17
Inlet
Insert Inlet
From the Inside
of the Top Assembly
2-15 Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly
Installation
Place the engine blower blade assembly on top of the
engine mount arm as shown in Figure 2-15a. Secure the
assembly using (4) 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” HHCS P#(K1157)
and (4) 5/16”-18 nylon flange lock nuts P#(K2516) as
shown in Figure 2-15b. Tighten all hardware in Section
2-13.
2-16 Blower Cone Installation
Thread (1) 5/16”-18 jam nut P#(K0120) onto each end of
(2) 5/16”-18 x 2-1/2” HHCS P#(K0125). Now partially
thread the bolts into each of the two tabs located on the
blower housing. Place blower cone so the two tabs line
up with the bolts then tighten completely (Figure 2-16).
2-17 Inlet Installation
Slide the inlet P#(V0025) into the hole on the bagger top
until the inlet locks into place. The inlet should pivot 360
degrees about the hole in the bagger top. Refer to
Figure 2-17.
2-18 Boot To Mower Deck Installation
Position the boot plate P#(B0309) on top of the
aluminum boot P#(E0012) as shown in Figure 2-18a.
Secure the boot plate to the boot using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1”
carriage bolts P#(K1182) and (2) 3/8”-16 nylon flange
lock nuts P#(K2038). Insert the bolts from the inside of
the boot so that the threads are on the outside of the
boot. This will prevent any grass clippings from collecting
on the threads. To attach the boot to the mower deck, lift
the grass deflector and hook the tabs on the boot plate
under the deflector hardware as shown in Figure 2-18b.
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Figure 2-15a
Figure 2-15b
Engine/Blower
Blade Assembly
Engine
Mount Arm
(4) 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” HHCS
(4) 5/16”-18 Nuts
Figure 2-16 Blower
Cone Tabs
(2) 5/16”-18 x 2-1/2”
All Thread HHCS
(2) 5/16” Jam Nuts
Blower
Cone
Figure 2-18a
Figure 2-18b
Boot
Boot Plate
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1”
Carriage Bolts
(2) 3/8”-16 Nuts
Hook Tabs Under
Existing Hardware

2-19 Length Of Hose Adjustment
The hoses in steps 2-20 and 2-21 must be cut to fit your
machine. Follow steps 2-20 and 2-21. do not cut the
hoses until you have tried to fit them on your machine.
Remember that the hoses have to be long enough to
adjust for the blower assembly’s movement as well as
allow for enough clamping surface between the inlet,
blower assembly, and the deck boot.
2-20 Upper Hose Installation
Slide a 6” hose clamp P#(J0060) onto both
ends of the 6” upper hose (Figure 2-22). Then slide one
end of the 6” hose onto the inlet. Make sure there is
about a two-inch overlap between the hose end and the
container inlet. Proceed to slide the opposite end of the
6” hose onto the outlet of the blower assembly. See
(Figure 2-22) for details. Make sure both ends of the
hose are clearly attached to the inlet and the blower
assembly inlet. Tighten the hose clamps.
2-21 Lower Hose To Blower Cone
Installation
Slide a 8”hose clamp P#(J0080) over both ends of the
lower hose. Then proceed to slide the lower hose onto
the blower cone. Tighten the hose clamp. The
assembly should look like Figure 2-22.
2-22 Lower Hose To Boot Installation
Take the unattached end of the lower hose and slide it
over the circular end of the boot. Use the lower hose
clamp to secure the hose to the boot (Figure 2-22). Tip:
Before securing clamp rotate hose counter-clockwise
(away from yourself) approximately 1” to aid in retaining
boot to mower deck.
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Figure 2-22
Blower
Cone
Blower
Outlet
Boot
Upper
Hose
Lower
Hose
Inlet
Hose
Clamp
Hose
Clamp
Plastic
Top

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9Taper-Lock Bushing
Enlarged View
Tips on removing impeller blade;
1 - Try carefully hitting the base of the impeller blade
(#1), between each vein (#12), with a rubber mallet to
loosen the taper-lock bushing hold.
2 - Spray break-free lubricant into the surrounding areas
of the taper-lock bushing (#9) and repeat Tip 1.
To Replace: First, place the impeller blade (#1) over the
drive shaft (#13). Next, slide the taper-lock bushing (#9)
on to the drive shaft and into the impeller blade, aligning
the non-threaded holes (#14) of the taper-lock bushing
to the threaded holes of the impeller blade. Then, fasten
by using two 1/4”-20 x 1” HHCS (#10), one spacer
bushing (#8) one taper lock bushing washer (#7), and
one 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HHCS (#6). Torque all bolts to the
specifications located in the chart towards the back of
this manual. Last, rotate the impeller blade to ensure
that the blade is clear of contact on all sides of the
blower housing.
2-23 Impeller Blade
Removal/Replacement
To gain impeller blade (#1) access, first remove the
blower cone (#2) from the blower housing, located on
the PTO assembly P#(A1821), by removing two blower
cone bolts and nuts (#3). Next, remove the blower
housing front (#4) by removing seven bolts and nuts (#5)
around the outer housing edge. Refer to Figure 2-23.
To Remove: First, remove one 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HHCS
P#(K1211) (#6), one taper-lock bushing washer
P#(K0278) (#7) and one spacer bushing P#(S3242) (#8)
from the taper-lock bushing (#9). See Figure 2-23. Next,
remove two 1/4”-20 x 1” HHCS (#10) and place them
into the threaded holes (#11) of the taper-lock bushing
P#(S4302). Last, gradually thread each bolt evenly into
the taper-lock bushing, forcing the blade to break-away
from the taper-lock bushing.
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Figure 2-23

2-24 Weight Kit Installation
The collection system requires that a weight kit is
installed to the front of the mower to counter-balance the
weight of the collection system, when filled with debris.
NOTE: The (2) weight brackets are secured to the
caster supports first. Then the weight is added to the
weight brackets. It is recommended that two people
perform this procedure. If another person is not
available, use a rolling hydraulic floor jack to keep the
weight into position while you secure the weight to the
weight brackets
Locate the(2) weight brackets P#(B0026). Secure (1)
bracket to each front caster support, using (1) 3/8”-16 x
2-1/8” u-bolt P#(K1119) and (2) 3/8”-16 nylon flange lock
nuts P#(K2038) PER BRACKET. Position the weight
bracket as shown in Figure 2-24a. Insert the u-bolt from
the bottom of the caster support tube as shown in Figure
2-24b. Leave the hardware slightly loose until the weight
has been installed.
After the weight brackets have been secured to the
caster supports, place (1) weight bar P#(B0035) onto the
(2) weight brackets. It is strongly recommended that
someone assist you in lifting the weight bar into position.
Center the weight bar between the front casters. Secure
the weight bar to the weight bracket using (2) 1/2”-13 x
4-5/16” u-bolts P#(K0331) and (4) 1/2”-13 nylon flange
lock nuts P#(K2012). Tighten the weight bracket
hardware at this time. Refer to Figure 2-24c and 2-24d
for reference.
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Figure 2-24c Weight Bar
(2) 1/2”-13 U-Bolts
Figure 2-24a
Weight
Bracket
Caster
Support
Figure 2-24b
(2) 3/8”-16 Nuts
Caster
Support
(1) 3/8”-16 U-Bolt
Figure 2-24d
Weight Bar
(4) 1/2”-13 Nuts

To empty the bag, first unlatch and lift top, next remove
the bag and bag ring by sliding rearward, then grasp the
loop on the bottom of the bag, and last turn it upside
down to empty the collected debris (Figure 2-25d).
Repeat for the other bags. Reinstall all bags, line with
plastic bags if desired, close the plastic top and reattach
the draw latches.
Plastic lawn and leaf bags, 33 gallon size, may be used
inside the cloth bags. Be sure to leave enough plastic
bag hanging over the frame so the plastic bags can be
twist tied before emptying (Figure 2-25e).
2-25 Installation/Removal Of
Collection Bags
IMPORTANT!
To prevent bag wear, install (2) red plastic end caps
P#(J0274), as shown in Figure 2-25a, on each bag ring
before installing bags.
To install the bag onto the bag ring, place the seam
openings of the bag onto the bag ring openings and turn
the bag one full turn (360 ) so the plastic end caps are
located opposite to the opening in the bag (Figure 2-
25b). Do this for each of three bags.
Install the completed assemblies onto the support frame
and close the plastic top. Fasten both draw-latches to
hold the plastic top closed (Figure 2-25c).
Figure 2-25d
Figure 2-25e
Grasp Bag
Here
Plastic Bag
Cloth Bag
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Figure 2-25a
Figure 2-25c
Figure 2-25b
Red Plastic
End Caps
Bag Ring
Bag
Bag Opening
Bag Ring End
Caps Opposite
of Bag Opening
Plastic Top
Fasten Draw
-Latch Here &
Opposite Side
For Proper Unit
Transportation
Completed Bag
Installed

2-26 Throttle Cable Installation
NOTE: Engine Driven Models Only
To install the throttle cable kit to the ROPS (roll over
protection system), place the 3/8” U-Bolt P#(K0136)
onto the ROPS with the threads facing the front of the
mower. Next slide on the throttle mount plate assembly
P#(A0666) with the rivets also facing toward the front of
the mower. Tighten the throttle mount plate assembly
securely to the ROPS using (2) 3/8”16 nylon flange lock
nuts P#(K2038) (Figure 2-26a). With the throttle cable
facing toward the engine/blower/blade assembly, place
the throttle base plate over the rivets, Slide the throttle
cable kit to the right, moving the smaller end of the slot
over the rivets. When positioned correctly, the throttle
spring plate will snap into place (Figure 2-26b).
To remove the throttle cable kit, lift the throttle spring
plate and slide the throttle kit to the left.
Route cable over the upper hose as shown in Figure 2-
26c. Secure the throttle cable to the blower housing assembly
using (1) J-Clip P#(K1455). Use the existing hardware
from the blower housing to secure the J-Clip, as shown
in Figure 2-26c.
To fasten the throttle cable end to the engine, place the
throttle control lever into the “stop” position. Rotate the
engine throttle lever to the “stop” position. Thread the
wire end of the throttle cable into the engine throttle lever
eyelet and tighten the screw. Fasten the throttle cable
sleeve to the clamp on the engine throttle (Figure 2-26d).
Rotate the throttle control lever into the “fast” position to
check for proper installation.
NOTE: Cable sleeve may need to be cut, depending on
the engine type. Once throttle cable is attached, lift the
plastic top assembly and make sure that the throttle
cable does not interfere with the movement of the plastic
top.
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Throttle Base Plate
Throttle Spring
Plate Throttle
Figure 2-26b
Properly Assembled
Throttle Cable Kit
ROPS
or
Upper Frame Assy.
(1) 3/8”-16 U-Bolt
(2) 3/8”-16 Flange Nuts
Figure 2-26a
Figure 2-26d
Engine Throttle
Cable Clamp
Engine Throttle
Lever
Throttle Mount
Plate Assembly
Figure 2-26c
Throttle
Cable
From
R.O.P.S
Existing
Hardware
J-Clip

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Exploded Parts View
A1157 Top Assembly
Item # Doc # Title Qty
1 V0022 PRO 3 BAGGER TOP 1
2 B0676 Hinge Stop Pl. 1
3 K0114 BLACK PLASTIC RIVET 14
4 C0069 DUST GUARD BRACE 1
5 K1030 1/4"-20 x 1-1/4" CARRIAGE BOLT 2
6 J4009 SHORT RUBBER STRAP W/ S HOOK 2
7 K0037 1/4" FLAT WASHER .75 OD x .314 ID x .060 T 2
8 K1128 1/4"-20 NYLOC NUT 2
9 C0026 GRASS DEFLECTOR 1
10 K0062 3/16" x 1-1/2" FENDER WASHER, Z 4
11 K1265 BLACK PANEL RETAINER 3
12 V1120 Black Plastic Screen 1
13 V1118 DUST GUARD 1
14 R1057 2" x 4" Red Reflector Label 2
15 R1069 Warning - Turn Off Blower Label 1
16 R1065 Made In USA Label 1
17 R1054 Important Check Hoses 1
18 R1051 Warning - Use Hearing Protection 1

ISO VIEW
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Exploded Parts View
A0623 PTO Assembly
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M0241
A50K BELT
(INCLUDED IN H.W. BAG)

Item
Number
Document
Number
Title Quantity
1 A0429 GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY 1
2 K0348 3/8"-16 x 2" ALL THREAD HHCS 1
3 K0047 3/8" FLAT WASHER 1.00 OD x .446 ID x .075 T 5
4 K0353 1/4"-20 x 1/2" HHSTS 8
5 K1159 5/16"-18 x 2" ALL THREAD HHCS 1
6 K1178 5/16"-18 FLANGE NUT 1
7 A0144 BLOWER MOUNT BRACKET ASSEMBLY 1
8 B1755 BLOWER PIVOT ROD 1
9 K0086 .125 OD x 2.50 HAIR PIN CLIP 2
10 B0121 BLOWER BELT GUARD 1
11 A0604 PTO HANDLE MOUNT ASSY 1
12 A0422 CAM BRACKET ASSEMBLY 1
13 K0356 3/8"-16 TAPERED SET SCREW 1
14 K0326 BELT TENSION ROD 3/8"-16 1
15 K0130 .091 OD x 1.625 L HAIR PIN CLIP 1
16 J0254 3/16" SQ. x 3/4" LONG KEYWAY 1
17 M0228 BLOWER PULLEY 1
18 K1446 1.187 OD x .380 ID x .187 WASHER 1
19 K1190 3/8"-16 x 3/4" HHCS 1
20 E4004A BLOWER HSG. ASSY. 1
21 K1193 3/8"-16 x 1-1/2" HHCS 4
22 K1215 3/8"-16 FLANGE NUT 12
23 A0645 SMALL 4-BLADE IMPELLER 1
24 S4302 TAPER-LOCK BUSHING 1
25 S3242 PLATED BUSHING 1
26 K1225 1/4"-20 X 1" HHCS GRADE 8 2
27 K0278 TAPER-LOCK BUSHING WASHER 1
28 K1211 3/8"-16 x 1-1/2" HHCS GRADE 8 1
29 B0269 GEAR BOX PULLEY GUARD 1
30 B0270 PTO ARM GUARD 1
31 A0622 PTO ARM ASSY. 1
32 A0624 BASE PLATE ASSY. 1
33 K1191 3/8"-16 x 1" HHCS 6
34 K1197 3/8"-16 X 2 1/2" HHCS 1
35* M0250 A30K KEVLAR BELT 1
36 E0121 PTO SHAFT HOUSING 1
37 N0147 BEARING 2.0472 OD, 0.9843 ID, 0.5906 W (6205RS PEER) 1
38 N0148 BEARING 1.625 OD, 0.75 ID, 0.4375 W (9R12 PEER) 1
39 B1758 PTO SHAFT 1
40 J0801 1/4"-28 ZIRC FITTING 1
PTO Parts List
A0623 PTO Assembly
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