Peco DIXIE CHOPPER 38131511 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PTO-X DRIVEN - GRASS
COLLECTION SYSTEM
Model # 38131511
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MANUAL PART#: Q0587
ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE
Eagle HP
Deck Sizes: 60” & 72”
Model Year: 2021 - Newer
Initial Release - March 2022

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GRASS COLLECTION SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
Safety Alert Symbols- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3
Warranty - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
Introduction- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
II INSTALLATION FOR USE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
Preparation Of Mower - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
Top Side Frame Bracket Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Side Frame Bracket Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-9
Main Frame Bracket Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-11
Lower PTO Mount Bracket Installation - - - - - - - - - - 12
Top PTO Mount Bracket Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 13
Mount Arm / Receiver Tube Assy & Exhaust Shield
/ Top Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
Exhaust Shield / Bottom Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
Lower Mount Tube Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
Upper Frame Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
PTO Drive Assy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16-17
Drive Assy & Belt Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Boot Kit Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Top Assy To Upper Frame Assy Installation - - - - - - - 20
Inlet Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
Hinge Kit Assy Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
Even Bag Fill Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
SECTION PAGE
Bag Assy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Bag Assy Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Wiring Harness Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21-22
Length of Hose Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23
Upper Hose Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23
Lower Hose To Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - 23
Lower Hose To Boot Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23
Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement - - - - - - - - - - 24
Weight Kit Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25-38
Exploded Views & Parts List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29-39
Overall Parts List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 40
Safety Decals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 41
III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42
General Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42
Operation & Tips On Mowing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42
Disengagement Of The PTO Assembly - - - - - - - - - 42
Unloading The Collection System - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42
IV MAINTENANCE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42-43
Maintenance Checklist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42
Lubrication - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 43
V PARTS AND SERVICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 43
Parts And Service Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 43
Torque Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 44
Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 45
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 them quickly. READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL!
3. Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
4. Be especially watchful of children and pets entering into the area while operating.
5. Keep your eyes and mind on your machine while mowing or operating your attachment. Don’t let others distract
you.
6. Do not attempt to operate your machine when not in the driver’s seat.
7. Always shut off blades and engine when emptying the container.
8. Stop machine, shut off deck attachment, set parking brake, shut off engine and remove ignition key before
removing clogs, removing or replacing hose, boot, blower cone, or performing any maintenance.
9. Mow across the face of slopes (not more than 10 degrees); never up and down the face.
10. It is recommended that the collection bags be emptied when half full while operating on slopes. Start mowing on
slopes when the collection bags are empty.
11. Inspect your lawn and remove any foreign objects before mowing. Never deliberately run the mower across any
foreign object.
12. Wear hearing protection.
13. Wear eye protection to prevent debris from getting into your eyes.
2017 (v1.0)

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DANGER
!
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 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
WARNING
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2017 (v1.0)

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New PECO, Inc. extends the following warranties to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of each New PECO, Inc. consumer product
purchased from one of our Dealers or directly from New PECO, Inc., subject to the following limitations:
A. ITEMS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY:
1. PRODUCT WARRANTY – Any part or parts which are deemed defective in material or workmanship, as delivered to the
original purchaser, will either be repaired or replaced, as New PECO, Inc. elects, without charge for parts or labor, if
the defect appears within 12 months from the date of purchase of the product to the Original Purchaser.
2. PARTS REPLACED DURING WARRANTY – Any New PECO, Inc. 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 New PECO,
Inc. elects, before the expiration of the original warranty period.
B. WARRANTY DISTINCTIONS:
1. RESIDENTIAL - Products put to a personal use around a single household or residence are considered Residential.
Products designated as “Residential” are warrantied for 12 months from the date of purchase of the product, to the
ORIGINAL PURCHASER with proof of purchase, when used for or in residential applications.
2. COMMERCIAL – Products put to any business use (agricultural, commercial or industrial) or used at multiple locations
are considered Commercial. Products designated as “Commercial” are warrantied for 12 months from the date of
purchase of the product, to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER with proof of purchase, when used for or in commercial
applications. Products designated as “Residential” are warrantied for 90 days from the date of purchase of the
product, to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER with proof of purchase, when used for or in Commercial applications.
3. RENTAL – Products used for Rental or Lease Purposes are warrantied for 45 days from date of purchase of the product,
to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER with proof of purchase, when used for or in a rental business.
C. ITEMS NOT COVERED BY NEW PECO WARRANTY:
1. ENGINES & BATTERIES: Engines and Batteries attached to New PECO, Inc. products are covered under their respective
separate manufacturer warranties and those companies must be contacted directly to file a warranty claim. Briggs &
Stratton: https://www.briggsandstratton.com/na/en_us/support/warranty.html
2. UNAPPROVED ALTERATION OR MODIFICATION: All obligations of New PECO, Inc. under this warranty shall be
terminated if products are altered or modified in any way not approved by New PECO, Inc.
3. ACCIDENTS & NORMAL MAINTENANCE: This warranty covers ONLY manufacturers defective material and
workmanship. It does not cover depreciation or damage caused by normal wear & tear, accident, improper
maintenance, misuse or abuse of products. New PECO, Inc. products must be operated and maintained in
accordance with the instructions furnished in the manuals. The cost of normal maintenance and normal replacement
of service items such as belts, cutting blades, hoses, bags, etc., which are not defective shall be paid for by the
purchaser.
4. NO SERVICE CENTER WARRANTY: The selling Service Center/Dealer 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 Service Center or Dealer has no authority to make any representation or promise on behalf
of New PECO, Inc. or to modify the terms of the original warranty in any way.
5. NO REPRESENTATIONS ADDITONAL WARRANTIES, DISCLAIMER: Neither New PECO, Inc. nor any company affiliated
with New PECO, Inc. 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.
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.
Warranty service is available through your local authorized service dealer or distributor. If you do not know the dealer or
distributor in your area, search by your zip code on www.lawnvac.com or contact our Sales Department at New PECO, Inc.
800-438-5823 or email [e-mail].
PECO LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW PRODUCTS
2020 (v1.0)

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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. The manuals are
provided to give you the necessary instructions to
properly mount, operate and maintain 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.
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 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 draws grass clippings from the discharge
area of the cutting deck back to the collection bags 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 easily released for dumping.
Section I - INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION

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Preparation Of Mower
NOTE: The mower deck PTO belt must be removed
from the electric clutch before continuing with the
installation. Refer to your mower’s owner’s manual for
instructions on PTO belt removal.
From the underside of the engine, disconnect the wiring
harness attached to the electric clutch. Remove the bolt
and electric clutch from the mower. Refer to Figure A.
Upon removal of clutch determine if your mower is
equipped with a D-drive spacer. If so, then proceed to
Figure B. If your mower is equipped with bolt, fender
and lock washer without D-drive spacer proceed to
Figure C. Remove the D-drive spacer using an arbor
press or equivalent. On removal, adjacent bearing
OUTER race must be supported or bearing damage
may occur. Refer to Figure B.
The engine pulley assembly must be installed using an
arbor press or equivalent. During installation, opposite
bearing inner race must be supported or bearing
damage may occur. Refer to Figure D.
Once the Engine Pulley Bushing is installed, reattach
the clutch assembly & deck PTO belt to the mower and
then review Figure E.
To assemble and fasten the Engine Pulley, align the
Engine Pulley Bushing to the mower’s clutch pulley and
fasten using (1) Clamp Washer, (1) Lock Washer, and
(1) Hex Bolt. Torque the bolt to 55 ft./lbs. The added
pulley will power the collection system and should
resemble Figure F when installed.
Section II - INSTALLATION FOR USE
PRESS
Remove Bolt D-Drive Spacer
Remove 7/16”-20
Bolt & Washers
PRESS
Engine Pulley Bushing Installation
Engine Pulley
Bushing
Hex Bolt
Lock Washer
Pulley
Bushing
Number
Located
Here
Clamp Washer
Engine Pulley
Electric Clutch
Engine Pulley Assembled Into Electric Clutch
Figure A
Figure B
Figure C
Figure D
Figure E
Figure F
P#S0228 - #38
P# K0278
P# K0140
P# K0550 - 7/16”-20 x 3-1/2” HHCS
P# M0309

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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.
Note: Some parts and part features have been hidden from view for visual clarity.
Figure B
Figure C
Figure A
Left Side View
Remove Hardware
for installation of Top
Right Frame Bracket
Mower’s
Rear Frame
Place and position the Top Frame Bracket / Right (Item #1) in between the mower’s rear frame and align the bolt
holes of the Top Frame Bracket / Right to the ROPS bolt holes. Refer to the Figures below.
Secure the Top Frame Bracket / Right to the mower relatively loose by using (2) 1/2”-13 x 3-1/2” GR5 HHCS (Item
#2), (2) 1/2” Flat Washers (Item #3) and (2) 1/2”-13 Flange Nuts (Item #4). Refer to Figure A.
Repeat the procedure for the opposite side. Keep the hardware relatively loose until after the installation on pg 11.

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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. It is also recommended to remove the right rear roller and roller mount bracket for
clearance of the PTO Installation. See Figure A.
Note: Some parts and part features have been hidden from view for visual clarity.
Figure B
Remove Hardware
for installation of the
Right Frame Bracket
Remove Right Roller and
Roller Mount Bracket
Figure A
Place and position the Right Frame Bracket (Item #1) to the mower’s lower right frame side and align the bolt holes of
the Right Frame Bracket to the Top Frame Bracket / Right (Item #2) and the mower’s frame. Refer to the Figures B.
Secure the Right Frame Bracket relatively loose to the mower by using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HHCS (Item #3) and (2)
3/8”-16 Flange Nuts (Item #5). Secure the Right Frame Bracket relatively loose to the Top Frame Bracket / Right by
using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” HHCS (Item #4) and (2) 3/8”-16 Flange Nuts (Item #5). Refer to Figure B.
Keep the hardware relatively loose until after the installation on pg 11.
Mower’s
Rear Frame

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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). Refer to Figure C.
To secure the Left Bracket to the Top Frame Bracket / Left (Item #2) use (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS (Item #3) and (2) 3/8”-
16 Flange Nuts (Item #5). Refer to Figure C.
Keep the hardware relatively loose until after the installation on pg 11.
Main Frame Bracket Installation
Before installing the Main Frame Bracket (Item #1) locate and remove the set of hardware on the mower’s lower rear
frame and the (2) set securing the mower’s hitch receiver. Refer to Figure A.
Note: Some parts and part features have been removed from view for visual clarity.
Remove Hardware
from the rear and
(2) set of Hardware
from Hitch Receiver
Figure A
Figure C

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Figure B
Figure C
Figure D
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.
Note: Some parts and part features have been removed from view for visual clarity.
Then, secure the Main Frame Bracket to the mower’s hitch receiver by using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” Carriage Bolts (Item
#2) and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item #3). See Figure D.
Keep the hardware relatively loose.

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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). Refer to Figure E.
Tighten all hardware at this point including hardware on this side of the installation.
Figure E
Secure the Main Frame Bracket (Item #1) to the Right Frame Bracket (Item #2) and Top Frame Bracket / Right (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). Refer to Figure F.
Keep the hardware on this side relatively loose until after the installation of the PTO Mount Brackets from pg 12-13.
Figure F

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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. Secure the Lower PTO Mount Bracket relatively loose by using the (2) previously
removed 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” Carriage Bolts (Item #3), (1) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” Carriage Bolt (Item #4) and (3) 3/8”-16 Ny-
Flange Lock Nuts (Item #5). Refer to Figure below.
Note: Some parts and part features have been hidden from view for visual clarity with the figures below.

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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.
Position the Top PTO Mount Bracket (Item #1) to the Right Frame Bracket (Item #2) aligning the row of carriage bolt
holes between the two parts. Secure the Top PTO Mount Bracket relatively loose by using the (2) previously removed
bolts and adding (1) more 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” Carriage Bolts (Item #3), (1) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” Carriage Bolt (Item #4) and (4)
3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item #5). Refer to Figure below.
Tighten all hardware at this time.
Note: Some parts and part features have been hidden from view for visual clarity with the figures below.

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Mount Arm / Receiver Tube Assembly
& Exhaust Shield / Top Installation
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. Next, align and position the
Exhaust Shield / Top (Item #2) under the Lower PTO
Mount Bracket as shown in Figure A. Finally, secure the
Receiver Tube Assy / Mount Arm & Exhaust Shield / Top
by fastening (5) 3/8”-16 Ny-flange Lock Nuts (Item #4) to
the (5) Grade 5 3/8”-16 x 3-1/2” HHCS (Item #3). Refer
to Figure A.
Note: Some parts and part features have been hidden
from view for visual clarity.
Figure B
Figure A
Exhaust Shield / Bottom Installation
Position the Exhaust Shield / Bottom (Item #2) below and over the Exhaust Shield / Top (Item #1) as shown in Figure
B. Align the bolt holes of the Top & Bottom Exhaust Shields and secure them together by using (4) 1/4”-20 x 1/2”
Thread Cutting Screws (Item #3). Refer to Figure B.
Note: Some parts and part features have been hidden from view for visual clarity.
Figure C

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Lower Mount Tube Installation
To secure the (2) Lower Mount Tube ( #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 ( #3) PER TUBE. Allow the Lower Mount Tubes to rest on the Item Item
lower tab of the Rear Frame Bracket. Refer to Figure A.
Note: Some parts and part features have been hidden from view for visual clarity.
Figure A
Upper Frame Assembly Installation
Slide the Upper Frame Assembly down onto the Lower Mount Tubes and secure using (2) Clevis Pins (Item #2) and
(2) Rue Ring Cotter Pin Clips (Item #3). Refer to Figure B.
Note: Some parts and part features have been hidden from view for visual clarity.
Figure B
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Item # Part # Desc. Qty.
1 A2068 Upper Frame Assembly P3B Generic Gen 2 1
2 K0133 Clevis Pin 1/2" x 2-1/2" 2
3 K1437 Rue Ring Cotter Pin 1

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BELT GUARD ASSY. HOLES
Notice Marked Holes Below;
For This Installation, Use Holes
Marked With The Letter ‘P’
Figure A
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). Refer to Figure A. Leave Bolts Loose.

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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 & B.)
Next, secure the Idler Mount Assembly P#(A2067_02) to the Belt Guard Assembly P#(A2069_02) using (2) 3/8”-16 x
1” Carriage Bolts (Item #2) and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item #3). Refer to Figures C & D. Tighten All Bolts.
Figure B
Figure C
Figure D

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Belt Path
Engine Drive Pulley
Drive Assembly Pulley
Flat Idler Pulley
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. Place belt around the Engine Drive Pulley on the underside of the mower. While one
person inserts a screw driver (or similar tool) into the Idler Mount Assembly and rotates lever arm clockwise, enough
to relieve all tension from belt, place belt around the Drive Assembly Pulley. Once the belt is in position, carefully
release the tension to tighten belt.
Refer to the images below.
Insert Screw
Driver Here
Drive Assembly
Mount Tube Assembly
Knob Plunger Pin
Lock Handle

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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).
Next, secure the Boot Plate (Item #2) to the Aluminum Boot (Item #1) using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolts (Item #5)
and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item #6). Insert the Carriage Bolts from the inside of the Boot so the threads are
on the top of the Boot. This will prevent grass clippings from collecting on the threads. Leave the hardware loose until
the boot plate has been attached to the mower deck.
Then, align the Boot Plate Bushings to the Boot Plate Adapter Bushings. Insert the Boot Rod (Item #3) through the
Boot Plate Adapter & Boot Plate Bushings.
Finally, secure the Boot Rod using a Hair Pin Clip (Item #4). With the Carriage Bolts (Item #5) still loose, adjust the
position of the boot so that there is no gap between the mower deck and the boot. Once fully adjusted and positioned,
tighten all hardware at this time.
Figure A
Figure B
Secure Boot
Plate Adapter

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Upper Frame
Assembly
Pull Rubber Dust Guard
Outward To Seal Against
Upper Frame Back Edge
Pivot Holes
5/16” Ny-Flange
Locknut
5/16” x
2-1/2” HHCS
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Inlet Retaining Lip
Top Assembly
Figure A
Figure B
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” HHCS P#(K0125) and (2) 5/16”-18 Ny-Flange
Locknuts P#(K2516). Leave the Ny-Flange Locknuts slightly loose to allow the Top Assembly to open and close
easily.
Inlet Installation
Position the Top Assembly on its side with the Inlet Hole facing
up. See Figure B. 1: Insert the Inlet from inside the Top
Assembly, up through the Inlet Hole, until the Inlet Retaining Lip
meets the Inlet Hole. 2: Position the Inlet as shown in Figure B,
then pull the Inlet until a portion of the Inlet Retaining Lip
protrudes from the Inlet hole. 3: Next, lift the Inlet as shown in
Figure B until all of the Inlet Retaining Lip protrudes from the
Inlet Hole. Once installed, the Inlet should pivot freely about the
Inlet Hole.