Peco 6131512 User manual

ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE
MANUAL PART#: Q0477
GRASS
COLLECTION
SYSTEM
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PECOPECO
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PECOPECOPECO
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Designed For:
Z900 Series
2013-2014
Briggs & Stratton 6.5HP Vanguard Engine Driven Models:
06131510 (54” Deck) - (Z915B, Z920M, Z920R, Z925M EFI, Z930R)
06131513 (60” Deck) - (Z915B, Z920M, Z925M EFI, Z930M,
Z930M EFI, Z930R, Z950R, Z960R)
06131511 (54” Deck) - (Z915B, Z920M, Z920R, Z925M EFI, Z930R)
06131514 (60” Deck) - (Z915B, Z920M, Z925M EFI, Z930M,
Z930M EFI, Z930R, Z950R, Z960R)
Briggs & Stratton 900 Series Engine Driven Models:
06131512 - Z915B 54” (CV740 Kohler)
06131515 - Z915B 60” (CV740 Kohler)
06131516 - Z930R 54” (FX801V Kawasaki)
06131517 - Z930M/Z930R 60” (FX801V Kawasaki)
PTO Models:

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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 up and down 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 Frame Bracket Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
2-3 Exhaust Diverter Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
2-4 PTO Mount Plate Component Installation- - - - - - 9
2-5 PTO Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
2-6 PTO Handle Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
2-7 Belt Installation And Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
2-8 Cam Assembly Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
2-9 Outer Engine Mount Tube Installation - - - - - - - - 12
2-10 Engine Mount Arm Assembly Installation - - - - - 12
2-11 Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly Installation - - - - 12
2-12 Lower Mount Tube Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
2-13 Upper Frame Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - 13
2-14 Top Assembly To Upper
Frame Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
2-15 Hinge Kit Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
2-16 Inlet installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
2-17 Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
SECTION PAGE
2-18 Boot To Mower Deck Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 15
2-19 Hose Clamp Preparation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
2-20 Length Of Hose Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
2-21 Upper Hose Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
2-22 Lower Hose To Blower Cone Installation- - - - - - 17
2-23 Lower Hose To Boot Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 17
2-24 Impeller Blade Removal And Replacement - - - - 18
2-25 Weight Kit Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
2-26 Throttle Cable Kit Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
2-27 Installation And Removal Of Collection Bags - - - 21
Exploded Views and Parts List - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22-32
III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
33
3-1 General Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33
3-2 Operation & Tips On Mowing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33
3-3 Disengagement Of The Blower - - - - - - - - - - - 33
3-4 Unloading The Collection System - - - - - - - - - - - 33
IV MAINTENANCE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33
4-1 Maintenance Checklist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33-34
4-2 Lubrication- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 34
V PARTS AND SERVICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 34
5-1 Parts And Service Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - 34
Safety Decals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 35
Torque Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 36

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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.
!
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 Briggs & Stratton 900 Series or 6.5HP
Vanguard. The blower draws grass clippings from the
discharge area of the cutter deck back to the (3) - 4.0
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
Universal PTO
Assembly P#(A1950)
Engine Drive
Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly
900 Series Briggs and Stratton P#(A602)
or
Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly
6.5HP Briggs and Stratton P#(A639)

2-1 Preparation Of Mower
PTO Drive Models Only
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 2-1a.
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 2-1b.
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 2-1c.
Upon pressing the engine pulley to the clutch, replace
the completed assembly to the mower’s engine shaft to
fasten.
Kohler CV740
Fasten engine pulley assembly number 18 P#(A1109) to
the electric clutch using (1) 7/16”-20 x 4” HHCS
P#(K0359) and (1) 7/16” helical spring lock washer
P#(K0140). Torque the bolt to 55ft./lbs. Refer to Figure
2-1d for reference.
Kawasaki FX801V
Fasten engine pulley assembly number 30 P#(A1209) to
the electric clutch using (1) 7/16”-20 x 4” HHCS
P#(K0359) and (1) 7/16” helical spring lock washer
P#(K0140). Torque the bolt to 55ft./lbs. Refer to Figure
2-1d for reference.
Your collection system framework will mount directly to
the rear frame of the Z900 series mower. First, loosen
and remove the metric hex bolts securing the mower’s
engine shroud (2 per side). Once the shroud is removed,
use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the retaining nuts
from the shroud. Next, replace and align the holes in the
shroud to the mower’s bumper. Then, remove the larger
metric hex bolt from the mower’s bumper (1 per side).
Place the removed bolts aside to be used in the next
step. Refer to Figure 2-1e.
Section II - INSTALLATION FOR USE
PRESS
Figure 2-1a
Remove Bolt Remove D Drive Spacer
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Figure 2-1b
PRESS
Engine Pulley Installation
Figure 2-1c
Electric Clutch
Figure 2-1d
Engine Pulley
Assembly
Lock Washer
7/16”-20
Hex Bolt
Engine
Shroud
Figure 2-1e
Existing Hardware
To Be Used In The
Next Step. (1) Bolt On
Each Side Of The
Mower Frame
Remove (2) Metric
Hex Bolts and
Retaining Nuts On
Each Side Of The
Mower Frame
Mower’s
Bumper

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2-2 Frame Bracket Installation
Secure the right frame bracket P#(B0866) to the rear
frame of the mower, using (1) existing metric hex bolt,
(2) 5/16”-18 x 1” HHCS P#(K1154) and (2) 5/16”-18
nylon flange locknuts P#(K2516). Refer to Figure 2-2.
Secure the left frame bracket P#(B0865) to the rear
frame of the mower, using (1) existing metric hex bolt,
(2) 5/16”-18 x 1” HHCS P#(K1154) and (2) 5/16”-18
nylon flange locknuts P#(K2516). Refer to Figure 2-2.
Note: For PTO driven models, refrain from securing the
(2) 5/16”-18 x1” HHCS on the right frame bracket, until
performing Section 2-4.
Secure the rear frame bracket P#(B0867) to the left and
right frame bracket, using (4) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS
P#(K1191) and (4) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknuts
P#(K2038). Refer to Figure 2-2.
Right Frame
Bracket
(1) Metric
Existing Bolt
(2) 5/16”-18 x 1”
Hex Bolts
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1”
Hex Bolts
(4) 5/16”-18
Locknuts
(4) 3/8”-16
Locknuts
Left Frame
Bracket
(1) Metric
Existing Bolt
(2) 5/16”-18 x 1”
Hex Bolts
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1”
Hex Bolts
Rear Frame
Bracket
Figure 2-2

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2-3 Exhaust Diverter Installation
An exhaust diverter will need to be installed on your
mower to prevent the exhaust from damaging the PTO
assembly or Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly.
Kohler CV740 Engines
Attach (1) diverter P#(J0290) to the engine exhaust pipe.
Kawasaki FX801V Engines
Attach (1) exhaust diverter P#(J0293) and (1) clamp kit
P#(X1025) to the engine exhaust pipe.
Position the diverter so that the exhaust blows to the
rear, and so that it does not burn the collection bags or
the ground. Refer to Figure 2-3.
Install Exhaust
Diverter Kit
Figure 2-3

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2-4 PTO Mount Plate Component
Installation
PTO Drive Models Only
Secure the PTO stop plate P#(B0736) to the left PTO
mount plate P#(B0868) and right PTO mount plate
P#(B0869) using (4) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS P#(K1222)
and (4) 1/4”-20 nylon flange locknuts P#(K2014). Leave
the hardware finger tight until all of the PTO mount plate
components are installed. Refer to Figure 2-4a.
Secure the left and right PTO mount plates to the right
frame bracket using (1) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS P#(K1191)
and (1) 3/8’-16 nylon flange lock nut PER BRACKET.
Secure the bottom sections of the left and right PTO
mount brackets using (2) 5/16”-18 x 1” HHCS P#(K1154)
and (2) 5/16”-18 nylon flange locknuts P#(K2516) from
the right frame bracket installation. Tighten all PTO
component hardware at this time. Refer to Figure 2-4b.
Right PTO
Mount Plate
Left PTO
Mount Plate
PTO Stop
Plate
Figure 2-4a
(2) 1/4”-20 x 3/4”
Hex Bolts
(2) 1/4”-20 x 3/4”
Hex Bolts
(4) 1/4”-20
Locknuts
Right Frame
Bracket
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1”
Hex Bolts
(2) 5/16”-18 x 1”
Hex Bolts
(2) 5/16-18
Locknuts
(2) 3/8”-16
Locknuts
Right PTO
Mount Plate
Left PTO
Mount Plate
Figure 2-4b

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2-5 PTO Assembly Installation
PTO Drive Models Only
Lift the PTO Assembly P#(A1950) into position as shown
in Figure 2-5a, inserting the PTO pivot pin into the slots
on the left and right PTO mount plates.
Sure the PTO assembly to the left and right PTO mount
plate using (1) PTO mount pin P#(B0274) and (1) hair
pin clip P#(K0086). Refer to Figure 2-5b.
Note: Remove the gearbox pulley guard in preparation
for the belt installation. Refer to Figure 2-5c.
2-6 PTO Handle Installation
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 2-6b.
NOTE: The PTO Handle can be adjusted after
performing Step 2-8 to achieve proper belt adjustment.
To adjust the handle, remove (3) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS
P#(K1222) and (3) 1/4”-20 nylon flange locknuts
P#(K2014), rotate handle until positioned in the desired
location (while aligning holes) and reattach. The bolts
should be kept approximately 120 degrees apart to
ensure proper fastening.
Insert PTO Pivot
Pin Into Slots
Figure 2-5a
Figure 2-5b
PTO
Mount Pin
Hair Pin
Clip
Install PTO
Handle Here
PTO Handle
Handle Grip
(3) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS
(3) 1/4”-20 Nylon
Flange Locknut
Figure 2-6
Figure 2-5c
Remove Gearbox
Pulley Guard

2-7 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#(A1950) (Figure 2-7a and 2-7b).
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 2-7c.
Connect the belt A56K P#(M0239) from the engine
pulley to the lower gear box pulley (Figure 2-7d).
To tension the drive belt, turn the adjustment bolt
clockwise (Figure 2-7e) 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 2-7f and 2-7g. Replace the belt guard and
hardware that was removed in Section 5.2-
Loosen Bolts
Figure 2-7a
Figure 2-7b
Loosen Bolts
Figure 2-7c
Loosen The
Adjustment Bolt
Slide Gear Box
Towards The
Engine Pulley
Connect Belt
To Both Pulleys
Figure 2-7d
Figure 2-7e
Figure 2-7f
Figure 2-7g
Tighten Bolts
Tighten Bolts
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Tighten The Adjustment
Bolt To Tension The Belt

2-8 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 2-8).
2-9 Outer Engine Mount Tube
Installation
Engine Drive Models Only
Position the outer engine mount tube P#(B1117) as
shown in Figure 2-9. Secure the outer engine mount
tube to the rear frame bracket using (2) 3/8”-16 x 2-1/8”
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 right side of the mower. Leave hardware
finger tight until the engine/blower/blade assembly has
been installed.
2-10 Engine Mount Arm Assembly
Installation
Engine Drive Models Only
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 2-10.
2-11 Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly
Installation
Engine Drive Models Only
Place the engine blower blade assembly on top of the
engine mount arm as shown in Figure 2-11. 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).
Reposition the engine mount arm and outer engine
mount tube so that there is between 1/2” to 1” of
clearance between the blower housing and the rear tire.
When the blower assembly has the proper clearance,
tighten the hardware from Section 2-9 and 2-10.
Cam Assembly
Figure 2-8
Tension Rod
Cam Stop
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Hair Pin Clip
Figure 2-10
Figure 2-9
Engine
Mount
Tube
(2) 3/8”-16
U-Bolts
(4) 3/8”-16
Locknuts
Engine Mount
Arm Assembly
Detent
Pin
Figure 2-11
(4) 5/16”-18
x 1-1/2”
Hex Bolts
(4) 5/16”-18
Locknuts
Detent Pin
Mount Hole

2-12 Lower Mount Tube Installation
Secure the (2) lower mount tubes P#(B0640) to the rear
frame bracket using (2) 5/16”-18 u-bolts P#(K1098) and
(4) 5/16”-18 nylon flange locknuts P#(K2516) PER
TUBE. Refer to Figure 2-13.
2-13 Upper Frame Assembly
Installation
Position the upper frame assembly P#(A1058) above the
lower mount tubes as shown in Figure 2-13. Slide the
upper frame assembly down onto the lower frame tubes
and secure using (2) clevis pins P#(K0133) and (2) hair
pin clips P#(K0088).
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Figure 2-13
Upper Frame
Assembly
Hair Pin
Clip
Clevis
Pin
(2) 5/16”-18
U-Bolt
PER TUBE
Lower Mount
Tubes
(4) 5/16”-18
Locknuts
PER TUBE

2-14 Top Assembly To Upper Frame
Assembly Installation
Position the top assembly P#(A1158) above the upper
frame assembly as shown in Figure 2-14. 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 2-14 for hardware location.
2-15 Hinge Kit Assembly Installation
Assemble the hinge kit as shown in Figure 2-15, 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 2-15. 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.
2-16 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 2-14.
ZT-0004
K2516
K0037
K1154
J0289
Top Assembly
Upper Frame
Assembly
(2) 5/16-18 x 2-1/2” HHCS
(2) 5/16”-18 Nylon Flange
Locknuts
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Figure 2-14
Figure 2-15
Insert Inlet
From the Inside
of the Top Assembly
Inlet

2-17 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) as shown in
Figure 2-17a.
Now partially thread (1) bolt into each of the two
threaded bosses located on the blower housing. Place
blower cone so the two tabs line up with the bolts and
tighten completely as shown in Figure 2-17b.
Once the (2) bolts are tight, tighten the jam nuts against
the threaded boss as shown in Figure 2-17c.
Refer to Figure 2-17d for proper blower cone installation
reference.
2-18 Boot To Mower Deck Installation
54” Deck
Secure the boot plate P#(B0001) to the aluminum boot
P#(E1103) using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” carriage bolts
P#(K1182) and (2) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknuts
P#(K2038). Insert the bolts from the inside so that the
threads are on top of the boot. This will prevent grass
clippings from collecting on the bolt threads. Leave the
hardware loose until the boot assembly has been
attached to the mower deck. Lift the grass deflector and
slide the boot plate under the grass deflector rod. Close
any gaps between the boot and the mower deck by
adjusting the position on the boot in the boot plate slots.
Tighten all hardware at this time. Refer to Figure 2-18a.
60” Deck
Secure the boot plate P#(B1815) to the aluminum boot
P#(E1126) using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” carriage bolts
P#(K1182) and (2) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknuts
P#(K2038). Insert the bolts from the inside so that the
threads are on top of the boot. This will prevent grass
clippings from collecting on the bolt threads. Leave the
hardware loose until the boot assembly has been
attached to the mower deck. Lift the grass deflector and
slide the boot plate under the grass deflector rod. Close
any gaps between the boot and the mower deck by
adjusting the position on the boot in the boot plate slots.
Tighten all hardware at this time. Refer to Figure 2-18b.
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Boot
Plate
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1”
Carriage Bolts
(2) 3/8”-16 Locknuts
Aluminum
Boot
Figure 2-18b
Boot
Plate
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1”
Carriage Bolts
(2) 3/8”-16 Locknuts
Figure 2-18a
Figure 2-17a
Thread (1) Jam Nut
Onto Each 5/16”-18 Bolt
Figure 2-17b
Threaded
Boss
Blower
Cone Tab
Figure 2-17c (1st) Tighten
Bolt
(2nd) Tighten
Jam Nut
Figure 2-17d
Blower
Cone

2-19 Hose Clamp Preparation
Note: To prevent injury, wear safety gear when
cutting or grinding hose clamps.
The hose clamps P#(J1000), provided with your
collection system, will fit hose sizes 6” through 9”. The
excess should be cut from the clamp prior to installing
the hoses. Follow the steps listed to properly install the
hose clamps to your collection system.
Step 1: Measure from hose clamp’s fastening end (end
with tension screw) to the dimension specified for your
hose diameter and mark the clamp for cutting. Refer to
Figure 2-19a.
Step 2: See note on Caution above! Cut the hose clamp
at mark determined from Step 1. It is recommended to
use heavy-duty snips or a cutting wheel. Refer to Figure
2-19b and 2-19c.
Step 3: Using a flat file or disc grinder, remove sharp
edges from clamp cut in Step 2. Refer to Figure 2-19d.
Step 4: Loop previously cut hose clamp end under and
through the clamp’s tension screw. Next, slide one
finishing cap P#(V0040) over cut end. Refer to Figure 2-
19-e.
Step 5: To clamp hose, first slide completed clamp
assembly over hose end. Next, hold tension screw up
while pulling clamp end to pre-tighten. Then, fold
tension screw down and tighten using 5/16” socket or
flat-head screw driver. See Figure 2-19f.
!CAUTION
6” Hose - Cut to 23”
7” Hose - Cut to 26”
8” Hose - Cut to 29”
9” Hose - Cut to 32”
Tension
Screw
Mark
Clamp
Here
Figure 2-19a
Figure 2-19b Figure 2-19c
Or Use Cutting Wheel
Use Heavy-Duty Snips
Cut At
Mark Cut At
Mark
Figure 2-19d
Remove Sharp Edge
From Hose Clamp
Figure 2-19e
Attach Finishing Cap
To Hose Clamp End
Figure 2-19f
Attach Hose Tighten Clamp
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2-20 Length Of Hose Adjustment
The hoses in steps 2-21 and 2-22 must be cut to fit your
machine. Follow steps 2-21 and 2-22. Do not cut the
hoses until you have tried to fit them on your machine.
Remember that the hoses need to be long enough to
allow for the opening and closing of the collection
system, PTO blower housing engagement, as well as
allowing ample clamping surface between each
component.
2-21 Upper Hose Installation
Slide a pre-assembled hose clamp P#(J1000) onto both
ends of the 6” upper hose (Figure 2-23). Slide one
end of the 6” hose onto the plastic inlet P#(V0025).
Make sure there is about a two-inch overlap between the
hose end and the plastic inlet. Proceed to slide the
opposite end of the 6” hose onto the outlet of the blower
assembly. See (Figure 2-23) for details. Make sure both
ends of the hose are clearly attached to the inlet and the
blower assembly inlet. Tighten the hose clamps.
2-22 Lower Hose To Blower Cone
Installation
Slide a pre-assembled hose clamp P#(J1000) 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 2-23.
2-23 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 2-23). Tip:
Before securing clamp rotate hose counter-clockwise
(away from yourself) approximately 1” to aid in retaining
boot to mower deck.
Note: For maximum collection system performance,
adjust the hose lengths (Step 2-20) to achieve the
smoothest transition between components. Avoid any
sharp bends in the upper and lower hoses.
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Figure 2-23
Blower
Cone
Blower
Outlet
Upper
Hose
Lower
Hose
Inlet
Hose
Clamp
Hose
Clamp
Boot

3
2
4
5
1
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
11
14
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.
2-24 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 2-24.
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 2-24. 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 2-24

NOTE: It is recommended that (2) people install the
weight bar. Using a floor jack or similar device, position
the weight bar P#(B0035) under the weight bracket as
shown in Figure 2-25b. While one person helps to keep
the weight bar in position, the other person will secure
the weight bar to the weight bracket. Use (2) 1/2”-13 u-
bolts and P#(K0331) and (4) 1/2”-13 nylong flange
locknuts P#(K2012) to secure the weight bar.
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Figure 2-25b
Weight Bracket
(2) 1/2”-13 U-Bolts
(4) 1/2”-13 Locknuts
Weight Bar
2-25 Weight Kit Installation
A custom front counterweight kit must be installed on
your mower before operating the collection system. If
equipped, remove the existing weight from the front
mower frame. Refer to Figure 2-25a.
Attach the weight bracket P#(B0600) to the front frame
of the mower, using the existing mounting holes in the
frame. Secure the weight bracket using (2) 1/2”-13 x 1-
1/4” HHCS P#(K1232) and (2) 1/2”-13 nylon flange
locknuts P#(K2012). Refer to Figure 2-25b for weight
bracket orientation before mounting.
Figure 2-25a
Remove Existing Front
Weight If Equipped

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