Peco PRO 3 BAGGER User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PRO 3 BAGGER
GRASS COLLECTION
SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE
22131537 (900 SERIES)
22131540 (6.5HP)
MANUAL PART#: Q0385 $10.00 REV: 1 7/15/2013
ENGINE DRIVEN
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PECOPECO
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PECOPECOPECO
TORO Z-MASTER
G3, 3000, 5000
& 6000 SERIES
48” - 52” - 60”
DECKS

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

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SAFETY
WARNING! NEVER operate the unit 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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SECTION I
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
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 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 good for picking up
leaves and twigs in pre-season and post-season clean-
up.
The engine/blower/blade assembly, is mounted on the
right side of the unit. The blower draws grass clippings
from the discharge area of the cutter deck back to the (3)
4 cubic foot collection bags P#(G0003) at the rear
portion of the mower frame. The operator can engage
the engine/blower/blade assembly by starting the
engine. Once the bags are full, the can released for
dumping.
Section II
INSTALLATION FOR USE
2-1 Preparation Of Mower
Carefully dismantle wooden shipping crate from around
the components. Cut retaining straps and separate the
parts. The collection system will have various parts
located inside. Remove and sort all parts for easy
identification.
Note: before each step of assembly it will help to study
the exploded drawings on pages 14 thru 16.
Rotating The Donaldson Air Cleaner
Note: If equipped with a Donaldson air cleaner, unit
must be rotated to make clearance for top main frame
assembly. To rotate Donaldson air cleaner, loosen bolt on
air cleaner bracket, rotate air cleaner forward as needed
for clearance as shown and tighten bolt. Refer to Figure
2-1.
Figure 2-1
Rotate To The
Forward Position
Loosen Bolt
2-2 Main Frame Assembly Installation
Looking from the rear of mower, locate the ROPS
mounting bolts and remove the lower hex bolt and
washer from each side of the ROPS. On the mowers
rear bumper, locate the slot hole on each side.
See Figure 2-2a.
Figure 2-2a Lower ROPS
Bolt Position
Slotted Hole
In Rear Bumper

2-2 Main Frame Assembly
Installation Cont...
Figure 2-2b shows the mounting position for the lower
frame legs, P#(B0528 - Right) and P#(B0529 - Left).
Fasten one end to the lower hole in the R.O.P.S. using
the (1) hex bolt and (1) washer previously removed
from the R.O.P.S. Fasten the other end to the slotted
hole on the inside of the rear bumper using (1) 1/2”-13 x
1” HHCS P#(K1231), (1) 1/2” flat washers P#(K0055)
and (1) 1/2”-13 nyloc nut P#(K1247) per side. Refer to
Figure 2-2b and 2-2c.
.
Figure 2-2b
Figure 2-2c
(1) 1/2”-13 x 1” HHCS
(1) 1/2” Flat Washer
(1) 1/2”-13 Flange Nut
Fasten Using
Existing Hardware
Left Lower
Main Frame Leg
2-3 Outer Engine Mount Tube
Assembly Installation
Remove the lower 4 existing bolts from the rear heat
guard as shown in Figure 2-3a. Align the holes of the
outer engine mount tube assembly P#(A0605) to the
holes on the heat guard and fasten by using (4) 3/8”-16 x
1” Carriage bolts P#(K1182) and (4) 3/8”-16 Nyloc Nuts
P#(K1216). See Figure 2-3b.
2-4 Lower Mount Clamp Bracket
Installation
Mount the lower mount clamp bracket P#(B0302) to the
to the outer engine mounting tube using (1) 3/8” - 16 x
3.5” U-bolt P#(K0136) and (2) 3/8” - 16 nyloc nuts
P#(K1216). Place bracket to the inside of the rear
bumper of mower and place the U-bolt to the outside of
the outer engine mount tube. Fasten with (2) 3/8”-16
flange nuts mounted to the inside. See Figure 2-4a and
2-4b for reference.
Figure 2-3a Rear Heat Guard
Remove Existing
Hardware
Figure 2-3b Outer Engine
Mount Tube
Assembly
(4) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolts
(4) 3/8”-16 Flange Nuts
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Attach to R.O.P.S.
Right Lower Frame Leg
B0528
Left Lower Frame Leg
B0529
Attach to
Rear Bumper

2-4 Lower Mount Clamp Bracket
Installation Cont...
2-5 Engine Mount Arm Installation
Slide the engine mount arm assembly P#(A0274) into
the outer engine mount tube until the hole in the engine
mount arm assembly aligns with the outer engine mount
tube hole. Secure the engine mount arm assembly using
(1) detent pin P#(J0248). Refer to Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-4a
Lower Mount
Clamp Bracket
Inside View
3/8”-16
Flange Nuts
Figure 2-4b Outside View
Outer Engine
Mount Tube
U-Bolt
Figure 2-5
Detent Pin
Engine/Blower
Blade Assembly
Engine Mount
Arm Assembly
2-6 Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly
Installation
Place the engine/blower/blade assembly onto the engine
mount arm assembly (Figure 2-5 and 2-6). Secure the
engine/blower/blade assembly to the engine mount arm
assembly by using (4) 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" HHCS
P#(K1157) and (4) 5/16"-18 nyloc nuts P#(K1180) as
shown in Figure 2-6.
2-7 Exhaust Diverter Installation
An exhaust diverter is required to prevent exhaust from
blowing on the collection bags. Fasten the exhaust
diverter P#(J0251) to the existing exhaust muffler on left
rear side of the mower using (1) exhaust clamp
P#(X1046). Refer to Figure 2-7a and 2-7b.
Figure 2-6
(4) 5/16”-18 Flange Nuts
(4) 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” HHCS
Figure 2-7a
Figure 2-7b
Mower Exhaust
Muffler
Exhaust
Clamp
Exhaust
Diverter
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2-8 Exhaust Deflector Plate
Installation
An exhaust deflector plate is required to prevent
exhaust diverter from touching the collection bags.
Fasten the exhaust deflector plate P#(C0061) to the
bumper on the left rear side of the mower using the
existing hex bolt (step 2-2a, page 5) used to mount
lower main frame leg. Refer to Figure 2-8.
2-9 Upper Frame Assembly
Installation
NOTE: During this step, it is suggested that two
people install the upper frame to the lower mount tube.
Using (2) people to lift the upper frame, lift the upper
frame assembly P#(A0585) above the outer engine
mount tube assembly P#(A0605) making sure the
frame is pointing away from the mower. Slide the upper
frame tube into the outer engine mount tube assembly
aligning the mounting hole. Insert (1) 1/2” x 2-1/2”
clevis pin P#(K0133) through the hole and fasten with
(1) 5/32” x 2-5/8” hair pin clip P#(K0088). Refer to
Figure 2-9a thru Figure 2-9c.
Figure 2-8
Exhaust Deflector
Plate
Existing
Hex Bolt
Figure 2-9b Upper Frame
Assembly
Outer Engine
Mount Tube
Assembly
Figure 2-9c
Hair Pin
Clip
Clevis Pin
Figure 2-9a
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Upper Frame
Assembly
Clevis
Pin
Hair Pin
Clip

2-10 Top Assembly To Upper Frame
Assembly Installation
Position the top assembly P#(A1157) above the upper
frame assembly 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 Hinge Kit Assembly Installation
Assemble the hinge kit as shown in Figure 2-11, 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 2-11. 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.
2-12 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 2-12.
2-13 Boot To Mower Deck Installation
To mount the boot plate P#(B0537) to the boot
P#(E1039) use (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” carriage bolts P#(K1182)
and (2) 3/8”-16 nyloc nuts P#(K1216). Make certain that
when bolting the boot and boot plate together, that the
head of the bolt is placed from the inside of the boot.
This will prevent grass from collecting on the bolts. To
install the boot plate and boot to the tractor, lift boot plate
assembly to a 45 degree angle and slide bent tabs under
the deflector shield pin ends as shown in Figure 2-13.
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Figure 2-13
Boot Plate
Boot
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolts
(2) 3/8”-16 Flange Nuts
Figure 2-10
Top Assembly
(2) 5/16-18 x 2-1/2” HHCS
(2) 5/16”-18 Nylon Flange
Locknuts
Upper Frame
Assembly
ZT-0004
K2516
K0037
K1154
J0289
Figure 2-11
Figure 2-12
Inlet
Insert Inlet
From the Inside
of the Top Assembly

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2-14 Blower Cone Installation
Thread (1) 5/16”-18 jam nut P#(K0120) onto each end of
(2) 5/16”-18 x 2-1/2” HHCS P#(K0125). Now partially
thread the bolts into each of the two tabs located on the
blower housing. Place blower cone so the two tabs line up
with the bolts then tighten completely. When the (2) 5/16”-
18 x 2-1/2” HHCS are tightened, tighten the (2) jam nuts
onto the blower housing tabs. See Figure 2-14.
2-15 Impeller Blade
Removal/Replacement
To Remove: First remove the center bolt (#1), washer
(#2) and spacer (#3) from the taper-lock bushing (#5).
See Figure 2-15. Next remove the (2) 1/4”-20 bolts (#4)
and place them into the threaded holes of the taper-lock
bushing (next to the holes they were removed from).
Gradually thread each bolt evenly into the taper-lock
bushing, forcing the blade to break-away from the taper-
lock bushing. If the impeller will not move, hit the base
of the impeller, between each vein, with a hammer, then
try again.
To Replace: Place impeller blade over the engine shaft.
Slide the taper-lock bushing on to the engine shaft and
into the impeller blade, aligning the non-threaded holes
of the taper-lock bushing to the threaded holes of the
impeller blade. Fasten by using (2) 1/4”-20 HHCS
grade #8 bolts, (1) spacer washer and (1) HHCS bolt w/
washer. Torque to the proper specifications in the torque
chart on the back of this manual. Next, rotate the
impeller blade to insure that the blade is clear of contact
on all sides of the blower housing.
Figure 2-15
IMPELLER BLADE
1
2
3
4
5
Figure 2-14
Blower
Housing Tab
5/16”-18 x 2-1/2”
All Thread HHCS
5/16”-18
Jam Nut
Blower
Housing
WARNING
!

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2-16 Throttle Cable Installation
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 nyloc nuts
P#(K1216) (Figure 2-16a). 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 2-16b).
NOTE: If mower is not equipped with a ROPS Intall the
throttle cable kit to the top frame assembly P#(A0585)
using the same steps as above. Make sure to locate the
throttle cable kit were it can be easily accessed from the
operator’s seat.
To remove the throttle cable kit, lift the throttle spring
plate and slide the throttle kit to the left.
Route cable over upper hose as shown in Figure 2-16c.
Attach J-Clip P#(K1455) onto blower housing using the
existing bolt located on blower housing. 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. Thread the cable through the j-
clip and then fasten the throttle cable sleeve to the
clamp on the engine throttle (Figure 2-16d). 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, pull the
box handle to dump the box and be sure the cable does
not alter the movement of the box.
Figure 2-16c
Throttle Base Plate
Throttle Spring
Plate Throttle
Figure 2-14b
Properly Assembled
Throttle Cable Kit
ROPS
or
Upper Frame Assy.
(1) 3/8”-16 U-Bolt
(2) 3/8”-16 Flange Nuts
Throttle Mount
Plate Assembly
Figure 2-16a
J-Clip
Throttle
Cable
Figure 2-16d
Throttle
Cable Clamp
Engine
Throttle Lever

2-17 Length Of Hose Adjustment
The hoses in steps 2-18 and 2-19 must be cut to fit your
mower. Follow steps 2-18 and 2-19, however, do not
cut the hoses until you have tried to fit them on your
mower. 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 boot.
2-18 Upper Hose Installation
Slide (1) upper hose clamp P#(J1000) onto both ends of
the 6” upper hose. 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 and tighten hose
clamp. See Figure 2-18 for details. Make sure both
ends of the hose are clearly attached to the inlet and
the blower assembly outlet. Tighten the hose clamps.
2-19 Lower Hose Installation
Slide a lower hose clamp P#(J1000) onto both ends of
the 8” lower hose. Slide one end of the lower hose onto
the blower cone, with 2” of the hose overlapping the
cone, and tighten the clamp. Slide the other end of the
lower hose over the boot, with 2” of the hose
overlapping the boot, and tighten the clamp. Refer to
Figure 2-19 for reference.
2-20 Front Weight Assembly
Place (1) weight bracket P#(B0026) over each front
caster. Fasten each weight bracket to the front caster
loosely, by using (1) 3/8”-16 x 4” U-bolt P#(K1419) and
(2) 3/8”-16 nyloc nuts P#(K1216) per bracket. When
installing the weight you should have another person
help position the weight. Lift the weight and place on top
of the weight brackets. Fasten the weight to the weight
brackets by using (1) 1/2”-13 U-bolt X 4 - 1/4”
P#(K0331) and (2) 1/2”-13 nyloc nuts P#(K1247) per
bracket. Once the weight is secure tighten all nuts. See
Figure 2-20 for detail.
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Figure 2-18
Inlet
Hose Clamp
Figure 2-19
Boot
Blower
Cone
Inlet
Upper Hose
Clamps
Lower Hose
Clamps
Blower
Outlet
Figure 2-20
Weight
(1) 3/8”-16 U-Bolt
(2) 3/8”-16 Flange Nut
(Per Bracket)
(1) 1/2”-13 U-Bolt
(2) 1/2”-13 Flange Nut
(Per Bracket)
Weight
Bracket

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 bags. Reinstall all bags, line with
plastic bags if desired, close the plastic top and reattach
the draw latches.
Plastic lawn and leaf bags, 33 gallon size, may be used
inside the cloth bags. Be sure to leave enough plastic
bag hanging over the frame so the plastic bags can be
twist tied before emptying (Figure 2-21e).
2-21 Installation/Removal Of
Collection Bags
IMPORTANT!
To prevent bag wear, install (2) red plastic end caps
P#(J0274), as shown in Figure 2-21a, on each bag ring
before installing bags.
To install the bag onto the bag ring, place the seam
openings of the bag onto the bag ring openings and turn
the bag one full turn (360 ) so the plastic end caps are
located opposite to the opening in the bag (Figure 2-
21b). Do this for each of three bags.
Install the completed assemblies onto the support frame
and close the plastic top. Fasten both draw-latches to
hold the plastic top closed (Figure 2-21c).
Figure 2-21d
Figure 2-21e
Grasp Bag
Here
Plastic Bag
Cloth Bag
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Figure 2-21a
Figure 2-21c
Figure 2-21b
Red Plastic
End Caps
Bag Ring
Bag
Bag Opening
Bag Ring End
Caps Opposite
of Bag Opening
Plastic Top
Fasten Draw
-Latch Here &
Opposite Side
For Proper Unit
Transportation
Completed Bag
Installed

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

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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 & Tips On Mowing
A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE maintenance list in
paragraph 4-1.
B. Start the engine/blower/blade assembly.
B. Start mower.
C. With the mower at high idle speed, engage the mower
deck.
D. 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 blower, engage the parking brake and turn the
mower off. Check the upper hose, lower hose, top
screen and boot for 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 5 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 sloped, etc.
3-3 Unloading The Collection System
A. Stop the forward movement of the mower.
B. Disengage the mower deck.
C. Using the throttle cable slow the engine down to idle.
D. Engage the parking brake.
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E. Once the parking brake has been engaged, then and
only then, walk behind the mower and check the
collection bags by lifting the plastic hood. Load in
bags should not exceed the height of the installed
bag.
F. To release bags from frame, lift bag ring from tab on
bagger frame, slide bag out and turn bags over to
deposit clippings.
G. Follow steps on page 14 to re-attach bags back to the
bagger.
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.
3. Make sure all shields are in place and in good
condition. Repair or replace any missing or damaged
shields.
4. Listen for abnormal sounds, which might indicate
loose parts, damaged bearings, or other damage.
Correct any deficiency before continuing operation.
5. 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 with genuine
PECO parts.
After Each Use:
1. Clean all debris from machine especially from the
container, and off of safety decals. Replace any
missing or illegible decals.
2. Clean all debris from the box screen.
3. Inspect unit for worn or damaged components. Repair
or replace before the next use. Any replacement
component installed during repair shall include the
components current safety decal specified by the
manufacturers to be affixed to the component.

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Model Number
Serial Number
PECO
OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT
Arden, North Carolina 28704
WRITE THE MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBER IN THE
BOX ABOVE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
THE SERIAL NUMBER PLATE
IS LOCATED ON THE PLASTIC
TOP ASSEMBLY (P#A1157)
Unit Model Number: _____________________________
Unit Engine Size: _____________________________
Unit Serial Number: _____________________________
Date of purchase: _____/_____/_________
Dealer/Distributor Name: ________________________________________
Dealer’s/Distributor’s: _______________________ State: __________ Zip: ___________
Phone Number: ____________________________
Address: PECO Inc.
100 AIRPORT ROAD
Arden, NC 28704
Phone #: [phone] or Toll Free: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
SECTION V
PARTS AND SERVICE
5-1 Parts And Service Information
PeCo 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 PeCo and include the
following information on the chart below.

Part #:R1083
Engage/Disengage Label
ROTATE HANDLE
ENGAGEENGAGEENGAGE
DISENGAGEDISENGAGEDISENGAGE
Part #: R1057
Red Reflector Label
Part #: R4008
Caution: Rotating Blades Label
Part #: R1054
Important: Check Hoses Label Part #: R4015
Danger: Rotating Blades Label
Part #: R1052
Small Warning: Turn Off Blower Label
Part #: R1069
Warning: Turn Off Blower Label
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SAFETY DECALS
To promote safe operation, PECO supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Damage can occur to
safety decals either through shipment, use or reconditioning. Contact your local Service Center for replacement decals.
Part #: R2008
Danger: Rotating Blades Label
Part #: R4037
Warning: Hot Surface Label
Part #: R2007
Danger: Never Use Hands Label
Part #: R1051
Warning: Hearing Protection Label
Part #: R1065
Made In America Label
MADE INMADE IN
AMERICAAMERICA
MADE IN
AMERICA
Part #: R1090
Peco Pro Bagger Label

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