Peco Magnum 2244 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PTO GRASS
COLLECTION
SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE
MANUAL PART#: Q0444 Rev. 2.0
DESIGNED FOR:
Magnum Series
2012-2017
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Model# 38120901, 38120902, 38120903 & 38120904
Magnum 2244, 2250, 2350, 2460, 2550BR, 2550KO, 2250R,
2560BR, 2560KO, 2460R
Magnum HP 2250HP, 2750EFI, 2460HP & 2760EFI

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GRASS COLLECTION SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety
1. Read the operator’s manual carefully and familiarize yourself with the proper use of your attachment. Do not
allow
anyone who is not acquainted with the Safety Instructions to use your attachment.
2. Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL!
3. Do not allow children to operate the vehicle. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
4. Be especially watchful of children and pets darting into the area while operating.
5. Keep your eyes and mind on your unit while mowing or operating your attachment. Don’t let others distract
you.
6. Do not attempt to operate your unit or mower when not in the driver’s seat.
7. Always stop unit when emptying the container.
8. Stop unit, shut off deck attachment, set parking brake, shut off mower engine and remove spark plug wire
before
removing clogs, removing or replacing hose, boot, blower cone, or performing any maintenance.
9. Mow across the face of slopes (not steeper than 10 degrees); never up and down the face.
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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
2-1 Preparation Of Mower - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
2-2a Frame Bracket installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
2-3a PTO Mount Plate Component Installation - - - - - 7
2-2b Frame Bracket Installation (W/O ROPS)- - - - - - -8
2-3b PTO Mount Plate Component Installation
(W/O ROPS) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9-10
2-4 PTO Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11
2-5 Belt Installation and Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
2-6 Exhaust Diverter Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
2-7 Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
2-8 Lower Mount tube Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
2-9 Upper Frame Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - 13
2-10 Top Assembly To Upper Frame
Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
2-11 Inlet Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
2-12 Hinge Kit Assembly Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - 14
2-13 Boot To Mower Deck Installation - - - - - - - - -14-15
SECTION PAGE
2-14 Length Of Hose Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
2-15 Upper Hose Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
2-17 Lower Hose To Blower Cone Installation- - - - - - 16
2-18 Lower Hose To Boot Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 16
2-19 Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement - - - - - - - 17
2-20 Weight Kit Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
2-21 Installation/Removal of Collection Bags - - - - - - 19
III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
3-1 General Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
3-2 Operation & Tips On Mowing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
3-3 Disengagement Of The Blower - - - - - - - - - - - 20
3-4 Unloading The Collection System - - - - - - - - - - - 20
IV MAINTENANCE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
4-1 Maintenance Checklist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20-21
4-2 Lubrication- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
V PARTS AND SERVICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
5-1 Parts And Service Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
Exploded Views and Parts Lists- - - - - - - - - - - - - 21-26
Trouble Shooting Vacuum System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
Even Bag Fill Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -28
Safety Decals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29
Torque Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30

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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

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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. 10 Walden Dr., 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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Section I
INTRODUCTION & DESCRIPTION
1-1 Introduction
Your grass 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 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 (2) - 4 cubic foot
collection bags P#(G0003) at the rear portion of the
mower frame. The operator can engage the blower with
a spring-lock engagement handle on the right side of the
unit. Once the bags are full with clippings, they can be
easily released for dumping.
Section II
INSTALLATION FOR USE
2-1 Preparation Of Mower
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 bushing #12 P#(S0197) may need to
be installed using an arbor press or equivalent. If
pressing is needed, opposite bearing inner race must be
supported or bearing damage may occur. Refer to Figure
2-1c.
Fasten the A-Section pulley P#(M0266) to the bushing
#12 P#(S0197) and to the electric clutch assembly
using (1) 7/16” hi-collar lock washer P#( ), (1) 7/16” K0140
double indented washer P#(K0278) and (1) 7/16”-20 x 4”
HHCS P#(K0359) as shown in Figure 2-1d. The added
pulley will power the collection system. Torque the bolt to
55 ft./lbs. Re-connect the wiring harness to the electric
clutch.
Figure 2-1a
Remove Bolt Engine Bushing
PRESS
Figure 2-1b
PRESS
Figure 2-1c
Engine Pulley Installation
Electric Clutch
A-Section
Pulley
Hex Bolt Lock Washer
Engine Pulley
Number Is
Stamped On
The Pulley
Bushing
Figure 2-1d
Double
Indented
Washer

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2-2a Frame Bracket Installation
(For Mowers With ROPS)
Remove the rear bumper and hardware from the rear
frame of the mower.
Secure the right frame bracket P#(B0768) and left frame
bracket P#B0769) to the rear frame of the mower using
the existing hardware as shown in Figure 2-2a. Leave
the hardware finger tight until the PTO mount plates
have been installed.
Secure the rear frame bracket P#(B0770) to the left and
right frame brackets, using (4) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS
P#(K1191) and (4) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknut
P#(K2038).
Left Frame
Bracket
Right Frame
Bracket
Rear Frame
Bracket
Existing
Hardware
(4) 3/8”-16 x 1”
HHCS
(4) 3/8”-16
Locknuts
Existing
Hardware
Figure 2-2a
If your mower does
not have a ROPS
skip ahead to
page 8

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2-3a PTO Mount Plate Component
Installation (For Mowers With ROPS)
Secure the left PTO mount plate P#(B0771) and the
right PTO mount plate P#(B0772) to the PTO stop plate
P#(B0733) using (4) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS P#(K1222)
and (4) 1/4”-20 nylon flange locknuts P#(K2014) as
shown in Figure 2-3a. Leave the hardware finger tight
until the components in Figure 2-3a have been
secured to the right frame bracket.
Secure the PTO mount plate components to the right
frame bracket using (3) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS P#(K1191),
(3) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknuts P#(K2038) and the
existing hardware from the R.O.P.S as shown in Figure
2-3b. Tighten all hardware on the frame brackets and
mount plates at this time.
Figure 2-3a
Left PTO
Mount Plate
Right PTO
Mount Plate
PTO Stop
Plate
(4) 1/4”-20 x 3/4”
HHCS
(4) 1/4”-20
Locknuts
Existing
Hardware
(3) 3/8”-16 x 1”
HHCS
(3) 3/8”-16
Locknut
Existing
Hardware
Figure 2-3b

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2-2b Frame Bracket Installation
(For Mowers Without ROPS 2015-2016)
Remove the rear bumper and hardware from the rear frame of the mower.
Note: Leave all hardware loose until the Support Straps have been installed. (Section 2-3b)
Secure the left frame bracket P#(B0769) to the rear frame using (2) 1/2”-13 x 1-1/2” HHCS P#(K1042), (2) 1/2” Flat
Washers P#(K0400), (2) 1/4” Thick Spacers P#(K0067) and (2) 1/2”-13 Ny-Flange Locknuts P#(K2012). Next,
secure the Adapter Plate P#(B0965) to the right side of frame using (1) 1/2”-13 x 1-1/4” HHCS P#(K0342), (1) 1/2”
Flat Washer P#(K0400) and (1) 1/2”-13 Ny-Flange Locknut P#(K2012). Continue by securing the Right Frame
Bracket P#(B0768) to the rear frame, as shown, using (2) 1/2”-13 x 1-1/2” HHCS P#(K1042), (2) 1/2” Flat Washers
P#(K0400), (2) 1/4” Thick Spacers P#(K0067) and (2) 1/2”-13 Ny-Flange Locknuts P#(K2012) each.
Secure the rear frame bracket P#(B0770) to the left and right frame brackets, using (4) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS
P#(K1191) and (4) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange locknuts P#(K2038).
Rear Frame
Bracket
(4) 3/8”-16
Ny-Flange
Locknuts
Left Frame
Bracket
Right
Frame
Bracket
(2) 1/2”-13 x 1-1/2”
HHCS
(2) 1/2”-13 x 1-1/2”
HHCS
(4) 3/8”-16 x 1”
HHCS
1/2”-13
x 1-1/4”
HHCS
Adapter
Plate
(2) 1/4”
Thick Spacers
(2) 1/4” Thick
Spacers
Figure 2-2b

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2-3b PTO Mount Plate Component Installation
(For Mowers Without ROPS)
Secure the left PTO mount plate P#(B0771) and the right PTO mount plate P#(B0772) to the PTO stop plate
P#(B0733) using (4) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS P#(K1222) and (4) 1/4”-20 nylon flange locknuts P#(K2014) as shown
in Figure 2-3c. Leave the hardware finger tight until after section 2-3b.
Secure the PTO mount plate components to the right frame bracket and adapter plate using (3) 3/8”-16 x 1”
HHCS P#(K1191), (2) 3/8”-16 x 1 1/4” HHCS P#(K1192) and (5) 3/8”-16 nylon flange locknuts P#(K2038) as
shown in Figure 2-3d. Leave the hardware finger tight until after section 2-3b.
Figure 2-3d
Left PTO
Mount Plate
Right PTO
Mount Plate
PTO Stop
Plate
(4) 1/4”-20 x 3/4”
HHCS
(4) 1/4”-20
Locknuts
Figure 2-3c
(3) 3/8”-16 x 1”
HHCS
Right Frame
Plate
Adapter
Plate
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4”
HHCS
(5) 3/8”-16
Ny-Flange
Locknuts

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2-3c Support Strap Installation
(For mowers without ROPS)
Starting with the Long Strap P#(B0969), place inside the frame as shown in Figure 2-3e and secure to the Right
Frame Bracket and the Mower Frame with (1) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS P#(K1191), (1) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolt
P#(1182) and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Locknuts P#(K2038). Next, place the Short Frame Strap between the Adapter
Plate and the Rear Frame Bracket and secure with (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS P#(K1191) and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange
Locknuts P#(K2038). Refer to Figure 2-3f
Tighten all bolts at this time to the recommended torque. See Page 32
Figure 2-3f
Adapter
Plate
Rear Frame
Bracket
Short Frame Strap
3/8”-16 x 1”
HHCS
Mower
Frame
Right Frame
Bracket
Long
Frame
Strap
3/8”-16 x 1”
Carriage Bolt
Figure 2-3e

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2-4 PTO Installation
Insert the PTO assembly P#(A1840) into the PTO mount
plate assembly and secure using (1) PTO mount pin
P#(B0274) and (1) hair pin clip P#(K0086) as shown in
Figure 2-4a and 2-4b.
Figure 2-4b
PTO Mount
Pin
Hair Pin
Clip
Figure 2-4a
PTO
Assembly

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2-5 Belt Installation/Removal and
Adjustment
Installation: Remove the belt guard before belt
installation. With the PTO mount pin P#(B0274)
removed, loosen the (4) 5/16”-18 x 3/4” HHCS
P#(K1153) that secure the gear box to the PTO
assembly. Loosen the adjustment bolt (1) 3/8”-16 x 2”
hex bolt P#(K0348). Refer to Figure 2-5a and 2-5b.
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 A53K kevlar
belt P#(M0247). Insert the PTO mount pin P#(B0274),
and secure the pin with (1) hair pin clip P#(K0086). Refer
to Figure 2-5c.
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 the belt has the proper tension, tighten the
(4) 5/16”-18 x 3/4” HHCS that secure the gear box to the
PTO assembly. Replace the belt guard and (3) 1/4”-20 x
1/2” HHSTS. Refer to Figure 2-5d.
2-6 Exhaust Diverter Installation
Insert the exhaust diverter P#(J0282) on the muffler and
position so the exhaust does not blow on the collection
bags or gear box. Secure the diverter with (1) exhaust
clamp P#(X1064). Refer to Figure 2-6a.
Figure 2-5a
Belt Guard
Removed
Loosen
Hardware
Figure 2-5b
Loosen
Hardware
Loosen
Adjustment
Bolt
Figure 2-5c
Install Belt
Onto Both Pulleys
Figure 2-5d
Tighten
Adjustment Bolt
Replace Belt
Guard
Exhaust
Diverter
Figure 2-6a
Exhaust
Clamp
If exhaust aligns
with hole on
the Right Frame
Bracket use
diverter J0282
as shown.
If muffler is below Right Frame Plate use exhaust
diverter P#(J0150) and secure with screw provided.
See Figure 2-6b
Exhaust Diverter
J0150
Figure 2-6b

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2-7 Blower Cone Installation
Secure the 8” aluminum blower cone P#(E8004) to the
plastic blower housing, using (3) 1/4”-20 x 3/4” HHCS
P#(K1222), (3) 1/4” lock washers P#(K0039) and (3)
1/4” flat washers P#(K0037). Refer to Figure 2-7.
2-8 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 2-8.
2-9 Upper Frame Assembly
Installation
Position the upper frame assembly P#(A1114) above
the lower mount tubes as shown in Figure 2-9. Lower
the upper frame assembly onto the lower mount tubes
and secure using (2) clevis pins P#(K0133) and (2) hair
pin clip P#(K0088).
2-10 Top Assembly To Upper Frame
Assembly Installation
Position the top assembly P#(A1028) above the upper
frame assembly with the Rubber Dust Guard positioned
towards the seat as shown in Figure 2-10. 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 2-10 for hardware location.
2-11 Inlet Installation
Insert the Inlet P#(V0019) into the hole on the top
assembly from the inside and then snap the inlet into
place. The inlet should pivot freely about the hole.
Figure 2-7
Blower
Cone
Lower Mount
Tube
(2) 5/16”-18 U-Bolt
(4) 5/16”-18 Locknut
PER TUBE
(2) 5/16”-18 x 2-1/2” HHCS
(2) 5/16”-18 Nylon
Flange Locknut
Top Assembly
Figure 2-10
Rubber
Dust Guard
Nylon
Flange
Locknut
Clevis
Pin
Hair Pin
Clip
Upper Frame
Assembly
K1222
K0039
K0037
Hex
Bolt
Figure 2-8
Figure 2-9

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2-12 Hinge Kit Assembly Installation
Assemble the hinge kit as shown in Figure 2-12, 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 2-12. 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.
2-13 Boot To Mower Deck Installation
Use boot P#(E0024) on the 44” deck models. On 50”
deck models from 2015-2016 use boot E0029. Refer to
Figure 2-13a for boot hole mounting locations.
ZT-0004
K2516
K0037
K1154
J0289
Welded
Bolt
Figure 2-12
Figure 2-13a
Mount Holes
E0024
Figure 2-13c
Mounting
Slots
Figure 2-13b
E0023
50” Deck
Mount Holes
60” Deck
Mount Holes
Secure the deck mount plate P#(B0774) to the mower
deck using the slots shown in Figure 2-13c.
E0029
Use boot P#(E0023) on the 50” & 60” deck models
ranging from 2012-2014 and all 60” deck models from
2015-2016.
44” (2012-2014)
50” (2015-2016)
50” & 60” (2012-2014)
60” (2015-2016)

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2-13 Boot To Mower Deck Installation
50” & 60” Decks
NOTE: Remove all grass deflector and/or mulching
hardware from the mower deck before proceeding.
Position the boot plate P#(B0775) onto the top of the
aluminum boot P#(E0023) as shown in Figure 2-13d.
Secure the boot plate to the boot using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1”
carriage bolts P#(K1182) and (2) 3/8”-16 nylon flange
locknuts P#(K2038). Insert the bolts from the inside of
the boot so that the locks nuts are on top of the boot
plate. This will prevent grass clippings from collecting on
the bolt threads. Position the deck mount plate onto the
top of the mower deck as shown in Figure 2-13a. Secure
the deck mount plate to the mower deck 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
underside of the mower deck. Refer to Figure 2-13d.
Align the holes in the boot plate with the holes in the
deck mount plate. Insert the boot rod P#(B0333) into the
mounting holes and secure with (1) hair pin clip
P#(K0099). Refer to Figure 2-13e.
With all the carriage bolts still finger tight, use the slots in
the deck mount plate and the boot plate to position the
boot so that the front inside corner of the boot is flush to
the front outside edge of the mower deck. Also check for
clearance between the mowers blade and the bottom
edge of the boot. Once the boot is positioned correctly,
tighten all the hardware.
44” Decks
NOTE: Remove all grass deflector and/or mulching
hardware from the mower deck before proceeding.
With the grass deflector removed, secure the deck
mount plate P#(B0774) to the mower deck using (2)
3/8”-16 x 1” carriage bolts P#(K1182) and (2) 3/8”-16
nylon flange locknuts P#(K2038). Leave the hardware
loose so that the position of the deck mount plate can be
adjusted. Insert the bolts from the underside of the
mower deck. Refer to Figure 2-13f.
Secure the boot plate P#(B0775) to the boot P#(E0024)
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 of the boot so that the locks nuts are on
top of the boot plate. This will prevent grass clipping from
collecting on the bolt threads.
Attach the boot plate to the deck mount plate using (1)
boot rod P#(B0333) and (1) hair pin clip P#(K0099). With
the mounting hardware loose, adjust the position of the
boot so that there is a snug fit between the front edge of
the mower deck and the boot. Also ensure that there is
no gap between the back edge of the mower deck and
the boot. When the boot is properly positioned, tighten
all mounting hardware. Refer to Figure 2-13g.
Figure 2-13d
(4) 3/8”-16 x 1”
Carriage Bolts
(4) 3/8”-16
Locknuts
Deck Mount
Plate
Boot Plate
Aluminum
Boot
Hair Pin
Clip
Boot Rod
Figure 2-13e
Figure 2-13f
Deck Mount
Plate
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1”
Carriage Bolts
(2) 3/8”-16 Locknuts
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1”
Carriage Bolts
(2) 3/8”-16 Locknuts
Figure 2-13g
Boot Rod
Hair Pin
Clip
Boot Plate

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2-15 Length Of Hose Adjustment
The hoses in steps 2-16 and 2-17 must be cut to fit your
machine. Follow steps 2-16 and 2-17. do not cut the
hoses until you have tried to fit them on your machine.
Remember that the hoses have to be long enough to
adjust for the blower assembly’s movement as well as
allow for enough clamping surface between the inlet,
blower assembly, and the deck boot.
Note: The upper hose should no shorter than 30”.
2-16 Upper Hose Installation
Fasten the inlet to the plastic top by sliding the inlet from
the inside of the top to the outside and lock into place.
Slide a 6” Spirofil hose clamp P#(J0060) onto both
ends of the 6” upper hose (Figure 2-16). Then slide one
end of the 6” hose onto the inlet. Make sure there is
about a two-inch overlap between the hose end and the
container inlet. Proceed to slide the opposite end of the
6” hose onto the outlet of the blower assembly. See
(Figure 2-16) for details. Make sure both ends of the
hose are clearly attached to the inlet and the blower
assembly inlet. Tighten the hose clamps.
2-17 Lower Hose To Blower Cone
Installation
Slide a 8” Spirofil hose clamp P#(J0080) over both ends
of the lower hose. Then proceed to slide the lower hose
onto the blower cone. Tighten the hose clamp. The
assembly should look like Figure 2-16.
2-18 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 2-16). Tip:
Before securing clamp rotate hose counter-clockwise
(away from yourself) approximately 1” to aid in retaining
boot to mower deck.
Figure 2-16
Blower
Cone Lower
Hose
Hose
Clamp
Upper
Hose
Blower
Outlet
Inlet
Hose
Clamp
Boot

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2-19 Impeller Blade
Removal/Replacement
BEFORE REMOVING/REPLACING THE IMPELLER
BLADES, BE SURE THE MOWER IS TURNED OFF,
THE PTO ASSEMBLY IS DISENGAGED AND THE
NEGATIVE CABLE IS REMOVED FROM THE
BATTERY. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
REMOVAL
STEP 1: Remove the blower cone P#(E8004) from the
blower housing P#(V0015) located on the PTO
assembly P#(A1840). With the blower cone removed,
you will have access to the impeller blade assembly
P#(A1839). Refer to Figure 2-19.
STEP 2: Remove the 5/16”-24 LH x 1-1/4” hex bolt
P#(K1171) and washer P#(K1446).
STEP 3: Insert the 1/2”-13 x 1” hex bolt (K1231) into the
threads on the blade assembly and tighten. The blade
should break free from the shaft.
STEP 4: Remove the blade assembly and key
P#(J0254) from the PTO shaft. Note: If necessary, use a
break free agent to aid in the removal of the blade.
INSTALLATION
STEP 1: Insert the key P#(J0254) into the key way on
the PTO shaft.
STEP 2: Insert the blade assembly P#(A1839) onto the
PTO shaft.
STEP 3: Secure the blade assembly to the PTO shaft
with (1) washer P#(K1446) and (1) 5/16”-24 LH x 1-1/4”
hex bolt. Torque the bolt to 19 ft./lbs.
WARNING
!
5/16”-24 LH x 1-1/4”
Hex Bolt P#(K1171)
Washer
P#(K1446)
Impeller Blade
Assembly P#(A1839)
Key
P#(J0254)
PTO Shaft
Blower Housing
P#(V0015)
Figure 2-19

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2-20 Weight Kit Installation
NOTE: It is recommended that someone assist you in
the weight kit installation procedure.
Position the left and right weight brackets as shown in
the Figure 2-20a. Attach the left weight bracket
P#(B0383L) and right weight bracket P#(B0383R) to the
front frame of the mower. Insert each weight bracket
onto the frame tube. Secure each weight bracket using
(2) 3/8”-16 x 3-1/2” HHCS P#(K1200), (2) 3/8” flat
washers P#(K0047) and (4) 3/8”-16 nylon flange lock
nuts P#(K2038). The (2) washers are used on the slotted
holes on each weight bracket. Leave the hardware finger
tight so the position of the weight brackets can be
adjusted left or right if necessary.
Using two people, lift the weight bar P#(B2220) into
position. Secure the weight bar to the left and right
weight brackets using (2) 1/2”-13 x 4-1/4” u-bolts and (4)
1/2”-13 nylon flange locknuts. Use Figure 2-20b for
reference. NOTE: Before tightening the u-bolts, make
sure the weight bar is centered between the weight
brackets. Tighten all the weight kit hardware at this time.
The weight kit assembly should look like Figure 2-20c
after installation is complete.
Figure 2-20c
(2) 3/8” Flat
Washers
(4) 3/8”-16 x 3-1/2”
Hex Bolt
(4) 3/8”-16
Locknuts
Left Weight
Bracket
Right Weight
Bracket
Figure 2-20a
(2) 1/2”-13
U-Bolts
(4) 1/2”-13
Locknuts
Weight
Bar Figure 2-20b

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To empty the bag, first unlatch and lift top, next remove
the bag and bag ring by sliding rearward, then grasp the
loop on the bottom of the bag, and last turn it upside
down to empty the collected debris (Figure 2-21d).
Repeat for the other bag. Reinstall both bags, line with
plastic bags if desired, close the plastic top and reattach
the draw latches.
Plastic lawn and leaf bags, 33 gallon size, may be used
inside the cloth bags. Be sure to leave enough plastic
bag hanging over the frame so the plastic bags can be
twist tied before emptying (Figure 2-21e).
2-21 Installation/Removal Of
Collection Bags
IMPORTANT!
To prevent bag wear, install (1) Black rubber connector
P#(F0010), as shown in Figure 2-21a, on each bag ring
while installing bags.
To install the bag onto the bag ring, place the seam
openings of the bag onto the bag ring openings and turn
the bag one full turn (360 ) so the opening of the bag
ring is accessible. Install the black rubber connector and
rotate another (180 ) so connector is located opposite to
the opening in the bag (Figure 2-21b). Do this for each
bag.
Install the completed assemblies onto the support frame
and close the plastic top. Fasten the draw-latches to
hold the plastic top closed (Figure 2-21c).
Figure 2-21d
Figure 2-21e
Grasp Bag
Here
Plastic Bag
Cloth Bag
Black Rubber
Connector
Figure 2-21a
Figure 2-21c
Figure 2-21b
Bag Ring
Bag
Bag Opening
Bag Ring End
Caps Opposite
of Bag Opening
Plastic Top
Fasten Draw
-Latch Here
For Proper Unit
Transportation
Completed Bag
Installed

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SECTION III
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3-1 General Safety
Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual
and the mower’s operator’s manual should operate this
machine.
3-2 Operation And Tips On Mowing
A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE the maintenance list
in paragraph 4-1.
B. Start mower.
C. With the mower at high idle speed, engage the
mower
deck.
D. While seated in the operator’s seat, pull the
engagement handle of the PTO assembly towards
the operator’s seat until the handle slides into
position in the retaining slot. 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 (Section 3-3), 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.
3-3 Disengagement Of The PTO
Assembly
A. To disengage the PTO assembly, slide the
engagement handle out of the retaining slot and push
the engagement handle away from the operator’s seat.
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
section 2-4 of the manual.
3-4 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
4-1 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.