Peco 28120903 User manual

MANUAL PART#: Q0597 Initial Release - Aug 2023
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PTO DRIVEN - GRASS
COLLECTION SYSTEM
Model# 49131505
(629JI-001A)
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ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE
Model# 28120903
48” & 54” DECKS
2023-NEWER
MODEL YEAR:
Kommander

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GRASS COLLECTION SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
Safety Alert Symbols- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3
I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
Introduction- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
Overall Parts List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
II OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
General Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
Operation & Tips On Mowing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
Disengagement Of The PTO Assembly- - - - - - - - - - 6
Unloading The Collection System - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
III MAINTENANCE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-7
Maintenance Checklist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Lubrication - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
IV PARTS AND SERVICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Parts And Service Information- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Torque Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
V INSTALLATION FOR USE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
Recommended Tools & Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
Preparation Of Mower - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
Rear Mount Plate Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
Lower Right Mount Plate Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 11
Top Mount Plates Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
SECTION PAGE
PTO Mount Plate Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
Lower Frame Tube Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
Upper Frame Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
PTO Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
Belt Installation/Removal & Adjustment - - - - - - - - - 14
Front Baffle Installation (48” Deck) - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
Front Baffle Installation (54” Deck) - - - - - - - - - - - 15-16
Safety Interlock Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16-17
Top Assy To Upper Frame Assy Installation - - - - - - - 18
Inlet Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Hinge Kit Assy Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Even Bag Fill Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Bag Assembly - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
Bag Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
Boot Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
Length of Hose Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Upper Hose Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Lower Hose to Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - 22
Lower Hose to Boot Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement - - - - - - - - - - 23
Weight Kit Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
Exploded Parts List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25-29
Safety Decals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30
Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 31
SAFETY
2017 (v1.0)
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 container be emptied when half full while operating on 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 hearing protection.
13. Wear eye protection to prevent debris from getting into your eyes.

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.
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
!
!
!
2017 (v1.0)

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Section I - INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
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 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 draws grass clippings from the
discharge area of the cutting deck back to the collection
bags mounted 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.

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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. Start mower.
C. With the mower at high idle speed, engage the mower
deck.
D. While seated in the operator’s seat, move Bagger
PTO switch to the on position. With the PTO
assembly engaged, you can proceed to operate the
control levers of the mower.
NOTE: If the collection system does not appear to be
collecting the grass clippings, disengage the deck
and PTO assembly, then, engage the parking brake and
turn the mower off. Check upper and lower hoses for any
clogs.
To obtain the maximum effectiveness from your
collection system, the tips listed below should be
followed:
* Watch your speed- Normal conditions will allow a
speed of up to approximately 4 mph, but thick, heavy
damp conditions will require reduced ground speed.
* Mow with sharp blades- A sharp blade cuts cleaner.
* Wet grass and leaves will decrease effectiveness and
will increase horsepower requirements.
* Mow at higher cutting heights- Remove and mulch no
more than 2” of grass length with each mowing.
(Experts recommend not cutting off more than 1/3 of
the grass blade length at any given time.)
* Mow twice, at different height settings, (high, then low),
if grass is extra tall.
* Remember that horsepower requirements will vary with
the mowing conditions such as type and height of turf
grass, moisture content, amount of leaves, whether the
terrain is flat or hilly, etc.
Disengagement Of The PTO Assembly
A. To disengage the PTO assembly, move Bagger PTO
switch to the off position.
WARNING: The PTO assembly blades will continue to
spin. DO NOT TOUCH the PTO assembly, pulleys, or
the belt until the tractor is turned off. DO NOT adjust the
belt tension until the mower is turned off. Refer to the
Belt Installation section of the manual.
Unloading The Collection System
NOTE: To determine when the collection bags are full,
follow the following steps:
A. Stop the forward movement of the mower.
B. Disengage the mower deck.
C. Disengage the PTO assembly.
D. Engage the parking brake.
E. Once the parking brake has been engaged, then and
only then, walk behind the mower and check the
collection bags by first unhooking the rubber strap
with S-hook that secures the plastic top, then lift the
plastic hood. Load in bags should not exceed the
height of the installed bag.
F. To remove the bags from the frame, slide bags out
and turn bags over to deposit clippings.
G. Slide empty bags back onto the frame and secure
plastic top with the rubber strap with S-hook.
NOTE: Do not allow collection bags to become over-
filled as potential damage may occur to your
equipment. Also, be sure to clean the hood screen as
needed.
SECTION IV
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Checklist
Before each use:
1. Check blades and spindles to be sure that no foreign
objects, such as wire or steel strapping bands, are
wrapped around them.
2. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary. If it is
necessary to sharpen the blades, remove the blades
from the spindles before sharpening. DO NOT
sharpen blades while still attached to the mower.

DOCUMENT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Unit Model Number:_______________________________________________
Unit Engine Size:__________________________________________________
Unit Serial Number:________________________________________________
Date of purchase:________/________/_________
Dealer/Distributor Name:__________________________________________
Address: _________________________________ State:_______ Zip:_______
Phone Number: ____________________________________________________
New PECO, Inc.
10 Walden Dr | Arden, North Carolina 28704
Phone: [phone] | 828-684-1234
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lawnvac.com
3. Make sure all shields are in place and in good
condition. Repair or replace any missing or damaged
shields.
4. Perform lubrication per instructions.
5. Listen for abnormal sounds, which might indicate
loose parts, damaged bearings, or other damage.
Correct any deficiency before continuing operation.
6. With the engine off, engage the blower assembly.
Check the belt tension and inspect the pulley belt for
cracks or tears.
7. Check for wear or deterioration of the upper or lower
hoses. If there are any portions of the hose that have
been torn or worn through, replace immediately.
After Each Use:
1. Clean all debris from machine especially from the
container, underneath the belt shields, and safety
decals. Replace any missing or illegible decals.
2. Inspect the unit for worn or damaged components.
Repair or replace before the next use. Any
replacement component installed during repair shall
include the component’s current safety decal specified
by the manufacturers to be affixed to the component.
3. Under normal usage, the bag material is subject to
deterioration and wear and should therefore be
frequently checked for necessary replacement. Any
replacement bag should be checked to ensure
compliance with the original manufacturer’s
recommendations or specifications.
4. Check belt for proper tension.
Lubrication
Gearbox:
NOTE: The gearbox is filled with 6.0 oz. of Mobilube
HD Plus 80W-90 oil and permanently sealed. There is
no need for scheduled lubrication. The oil level should
only be checked if a leak is observed or if a change in
gearbox noise is noticed.
Operators are recommended to check for leaks weekly.
If a leak is observed, both the gasket and the seals are
recommended to be replaced.
Replace the oil using 5.5 oz. of the recommended
Mobilube HD Plus 80W-90 oil. Be sure to not overfill.
Blower Assembly:
NOTE: The following is for older PTO models that
contain a greaseable zirc fitting. Newer models
contain maintenance-free bearings and are without
a greasable fitting.
.
1. On initial use: Grease the fitting on the blower shaft.
2. Every 25 hours of use: Re-grease the grease fitting.
NOTE: Use only white lithium based grease for
lubrication of the shaft on the blower assembly.
SECTION V - PARTS & SERVICE
Parts And Service Information
Collection system owners should record the name and
telephone number of their Service Center. Your Service
Center will be happy to supply replacement parts,
accessories, and do any service or repairs to your
collection system. 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.

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Section V - INSTALLATION FOR USE
Recommended Tools & Equipment
For the installation of this Grass Collection Unit, It is recommended to always use Personal Protective Equipment,
such as safety goggles & hearing protection, while using any tool or power equipment during the installation of your
Grass Collection Unit.
A basic set of standard wrenches, sockets, and ratchets will be perfectly suitable for most operations outlined in this
manual.

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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.
PRESS
Figure B
Remove Bolt D-Drive Spacer
Figure A
Remove 7/16”-20
Bolt & Washers
Figure C
PRESS
Engine Pulley Bushing Installation
Figure D
Engine Pulley
Bushing
Hex Bolt
Lock Washer
Pulley
Bushing
Number
Located
Here
Clamp Washer
Engine Pulley
Figure E
Electric Clutch
Engine Pulley Assembled Into Electric Clutch
Figure F
P# K0350 - 7/16”-20 x 3-3/4” Bolt
P# K0140
P# K0278
P# M0266
P# S0305 - #43

Rear Mount Plate Installation
Attach the Rear Mount Plate P#(B2251) to the rear of
the mower using (2) 3/8-16 x 3-1/2” U-Bolts P#(K0407)
and (4) 3/8”-16 Ny- Flange Locknuts P#(K2038).
Keep the hardware relatively loose for ease of
installation.
Note: Some parts and part features have been removed
from view for visual clarity.
Lower Right Mount Plate Installation
First, before installing the Lower Right Mount Plate
P#(B2254), loosely secure (1) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolt
P#(K1182) & (1) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Locknut P#(K2038)
to the Bottom Right Mount Plate as shown in the figure.
This step will help with the installation of the PTO Mount
Plates (pg. 12) later.
Then, install the Lower Right Mount Plate to the lower
right side of the mower by using the mower’s preexisting
hardware. Leave the hardware relatively loose.
Finally, secure the Lower Right Mount Plate to the Rear
Mount Plate P#(B2251) by using (2) 3/8-16” x 1”
Carriage Bolts P#(K1182) and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange
Locknuts P#(K2038). Be sure the bolt head is oriented
as shown in the figure for ease of installation.
Leave the hardware relatively loose.
Top Mount Plates Installation
To Install the Left Top Mount Plate P#(B2252), position
the Left Top Mount Plate between the ROPS and the
Rear Mount Plate P#(B2251) as shown. Secure the Left
Top Mount Plate to the ROPS by using (1) 3/8”-16 x 2-
11/16” U-Bolt P#(K1119) and (2) 3/8”16 Ny-Flange
Locknuts P#(K2038). Secure the Left Top Mount Plate to
the Rear Mount Plate by using (2) 3/8-16” x 1” Carriage
Bolts P#(K1182) and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Locknuts
P#(K2038). Leave the hardware relatively loose.
To install the Right Top Mount Plate P#(B2253), position
the Right Top Mount Plate over the ROPS and the Rear
Mount Plate as shown. Secure the Right Top Mount
Plate to the ROPS by using (1) 3/8”-16 x 2-11/16” U-Bolt
P#(K1119) and (2) 3/8”16 Ny-Flange Locknuts
P#(K2038). Secure the Right Top Mount Plate to the
Rear Mount Plate by using (2) 3/8-16” x 1” Carriage
Bolts P#(K1182) and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Locknuts
P#(K2038). Leave the hardware relatively loose.
Mower Rear
(2) 3/8-16 x 3-1/2” U-Bolts P#(K0407)
(4) 3/8”-16 Ny- Flange Locknuts P#(K2038)
Existing Mower
Hardware
(2) Carriage Bolts P#(K1182)
(2) Ny-Flange Locknuts P#(K2038)
Secure to ROPS
w/ U-Bolts
Secure to Rear
Mnt Plate
Secure hardware
before Installation

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Figure A
PTO Mount Plates Installation
First, install the Right PTO Mount Plate P#(B2256) to the Top & Lower Right Mount Plates by using the previously
installed (1) 3/8-16” x 1” Carriage Bolt P#(K1182) and (1) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Locknut P#(K2038) along with another
set of (1) 3/8-16” x 1” Carriage Bolt and (1) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Locknut. Be sure the bolt heads are oriented facing the
mower for an easier installation.
Then, secure the Left PTO Mount Plate P#(B2255) to the Top & Lower Right Mount Plates by using (2) 3/8-16” x 1”
Carriage Bolts P#(K1182) and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Locknuts P#(K2038). Refer to Figure A.
Note: Some parts and part features have been hidden from view for visual clarity.
Finally, position the PTO Stop Plate P#(B0733) between the Left & Right PTO Mount Plates. Align all four of the
Mount holes and secure the PTO Stop Plate by using (4) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS P#(K1222) and (4) 1/4”-20 Ny-Flange
Locknuts P#(K2014). Refer to Figure B.
Tighten all hardware at this time.
Figure B
Right PTO Mount
Plate P#(B2256)
Left PTO Mount
Plate P#(B2255)
Secure on each side by using:
(2) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS P#(K1222) and
(2) 1/4”-20 Ny-Flange Locknuts P#(K2014)
PTO Stop Plate
P#(B0733)
Prev Secured
Hardware (pg. 11)

Lower Mount Tube Installation
Attach both Lower Mount Tubes P#(B0939) by using (2) 5/16”-18 x 2.5” U-Bolts P#(K1098) and (4) 5/16”-18 Ny-
Flange Locknuts P#(K2516) PER Lower Mount Tube. Refer to Figure A.
Note: Some parts and part features have been hidden from view for visual clarity.
Upper Frame Assembly Installation
Position the Upper Frame Assembly P#(A2047) above the Lower Mount Tubes as shown in Figure B. Slide the Upper
Frame Assembly down onto the Lower Mount Tubes and secure using (2) Clevis Pins P#(K0133) and (2) Hair Pin
Clips P#(K0088).
Figure A
Figure B
(2) U-Bolts &
(4) Ny-Flange Locknuts
Lower Mount
Tube P#(B0939*)
Lower Mount Tubes
Upper Frame
Assembly P#(A2047)
Secure using (2) Clevis Pins
and (2) Hair Pin Clips

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Wrap Belt Around
Both Pulleys
Loosen
Adjustment
Bolt
PTO Mount Pin
Secured w/
Hair Pin Clip
Replace
Belt Guard
Adjustment
Bolt
Mounting
Slots
PTO Assy.
Mount Rod
Remove
Belt Guard
PTO
Assembly
Loosen
Bolts
Loosen
Bolt
Loosen
Bolt
Slide Gearbox Base
Plate Toward Engine
Gear Box
Base Plate
PTO Assembly Installation
Remove (3) 1/4”-20 x 1/2” HHSTS P#(K0353) from the
PTO assembly to remove the belt guard. Insert the
mount rod of the PTO assembly, into the mounting slots
on the PTO mount plates, as shown in Figure A.
Belt Installation/Removal &
Adjustment
Installation/Removal: Loosen the (4) 5/16”-18 x 3/4”
HHCS P#(K1153) that secure the gear box base plate.
Loosen the adjustment bolt (1) 3/8”-16 x 2” hex bolt
P#(K0348). Slide the gearbox towards the mower until
there is enough clearance for the kevlar belt to slide over
both the engine and gearbox pulleys. Install the kevlar
belt. Pivot PTO assembly to align holes, then fasten by
inserting (1) PTO mount pin P#(B0274). Secure the
mount pin using (1) hair pin clip P#(K0086). Refer to
Figures B,C & D.
Adjustment: To adjust the belt tension, turn the
adjustment bolt clockwise until there is 1” of deflection,
with 10-11lbs of pressure applied to the center of the
belt. When proper tension is achieved, tighten the (4)
5/16”-18 x 3/4” HHCS that secure the gear box base
plate to the PTO assembly. Replace the belt guard and
(3) 1/4”-20 x 1/2” HHSTS. Refer to Figure E.
Figure A
Figure B
Figure C
Figure D
Figure E

Front Baffle Installation (48” Deck)
1. Remove the discharge cover by removing the cotter
pin and slide the pin out.
2. Acquire adequate access to the bottom of the mower
deck by raising the mower deck to the “carry” position.
3. Install the Front Baffle Plate 2 using the (2) existing
carriage bolts and Ny-Flange Locknuts.
Fully Tighten both fasteners.
Front Baffle Installation (54” Deck)
1. Remove the discharge cover by removing the cotter
pin and slide the pin out.
2. Fasten the 2 Front Baffle Plates together using (2)
5/16”-18 x 3/4” Carriage Bolts with (2) Ny-Flange
Locknuts.
Fully tighten both fasteners.
CAUTION
!
To avoid personal injury:
- Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop
- Never operate the mower without a discharge cover or grass-catcher boot installed.
(1) Front Baffle Plate 2 P#(B0929)
(2) Front Baffle Plate P#(B0928)
(3) Carriage Bolt 5/16"-18 x 3/4" P#(K1142)
(4) Ny-Flange Lock Nut 5/16"-18 P#(K2516)
(1) Front Baffle Plate 2 P#(B0929)
(2) M8 x 16 square neck bolt
(3) M8 Flange Lock Nut

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Snap Mount
Switch
P#(P0265)
Switch Mount
Bracket
P#(B0839)
Grommet
P#(V0050)
Safety Switch
Lap Bar
PTO Housing
3.Acquireadequateaccesstothebottomofthemower
deckbyraisingthemowerdecktothe“carry”position.
4.Installthefrontbaffleassemblyusingtheexisting2-
M8x16squareneckboltswith2-M8flangenuts.Fully
tightenbothfasteners.
Safety Interlock Installation
Your PECO bagging system is equipped with a Safety
Interlocking system designed to disengage the blower if
the operator is not seated. The components to install
the Safety Interlock are located in Hardware Bag
P#(HB0649).
First, install Switch Mount Bracket P#(B0839) on the
side of the PTO housing with Snap Mount Switch
P#(P0265) inserted into slot using (2) 1/4”-20 x 5/8”
Carriage Bolts P#(K1010) and (2) 1/4”-20 Ny-Flange
locknuts P#(K2014). Next, insert Rubber Grommet
P#(V0050) into hole located on the Right Mount Frame
Plate.
Feed the Safety Interlock Harness P#(P0268) end with
one connector through the grommet from the mower
outward towards the PTO. Connect to switch. Next,
carefully feed the harness around to the right side lap
bar following the fuel line and through the rubber
grommet used by the fuel line. Secure using the zip ties
provided. Once through the fuel line grommet, feed the
harness downward and to the right. Bring harness over
the frame to avoid sagging.
Locate the safety switch that engages when the lap bar
is in its outermost, neutral position. Unplug the connector
from the bottom of the switch and plug the matching
connector from the Harness to the switch. Then plug the
two remaining ends together. Refer to the next page for
further reference.

Mower’s Safety
Switch
Fuel Line and Grommet
Wire Harness
Lapbar
Disconnect Mower’s Safety Switch
here and connect Safety Interlock
Harness Between.

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Upper Frame
Assembly
Pivot Holes
5/16” Ny-Flange
Locknut
5/16” x
2-1/2” HHCS
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Inlet
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Inlet
Inlet Flange
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.
Pull Rubber Dust Guard
Outward To Seal Against
Upper Frame Back Edge

K0506 B0884
K2516
K0042
S0006
K0505
K0042
K1156
Even Bag Fill Adjustment
Flap can be adjusted Up/Down depending on mowing conditions. Adjust flap up to allow more dense material to reach
left bag. Adjust flap down to allow less dense material to reach the right bag. Once adjusted properly, both bags
should fill evenly, but may require further adjusting when mowing conditions change.
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. When opened, the top should rest in the Latch Plate Slot.

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Bag Assembly Installation
Slide the Completed Bag Assembly into the Upper Frame Assembly Rails and close the Top Assembly. Fasten the
Draw-Latch on either side to hold the bagger closed.
Bag Ring
Split Ends
Bag Seam
Opening
Bag Ring
End
Connector
Completed
Bag Assembly
Note Final
End Connector
Location
Bag
Top Assembly
Draw-Latch
Upper Frame
Assembly
Rail
Mesh
Panel
Nylon
Panel
Mesh
Panel
Figure A
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. Then, connect the Bag Ring Split Ends using (1) End Connector. Last, rotate the Bag Ring and the
End Connector Assembly (1/2”) turn (180 degrees) to position the Connector opposite of the Bag Seam Opening.
Note Final End Connector Location below in Figure A. Repeat for each Bag.