Peco 39621223-28 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PTO
GRASS COLLECTION
SYSTEM
DESIGNED FOR:
ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE
MODEL 39621223 - 28
GREAT DANE CHARIOT SERIES MOWER
MANUAL PART#: Q0320 $4.00 REV: 0
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PECOPECO
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PTO 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 INSTALLATION FOR USE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
2-1 Preparation Of Mower - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5,6
2-2 Attaching Lower Frame Legs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
2-3 Attaching PTO Assembly - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -6,7
2-4 Attaching The Top Main Frame Assembly - - - - - - 7
2-5 Attaching The Lift Handle To The Aluminum
Grass Container- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7,9
2-6 Attaching The Aluminum Grass Container To
The Mower - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
2-7 Aluminum Grass Container Inlet Attachment - - - - 9
2-8 Adjusting The Dump Mechanism - - - - - - - - - - - 12
2-9 Belt Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
2-10 Cam Assembly Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
2-11 Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
2-12 Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement - - - - - - - 13
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 and attachment, set parking brake, shut off mower engine and remove spark plug wire
before removing clogs or 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 across 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 Adjustment Of The Lengths Of The Hoses - - - - 14
2-15 Attachment Of The Upper Hose - - - - - - - - - - - 14
2-16 Attachment Of The Lower Hose To The
Blower Cone - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
2-17 Attachment Of The Lower Hose To The Boot - - - 14
2-18 Front Weight Assembly- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
3-1 General Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
3-2 Operation & Tips On Mowing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
3-3 Disengagement Of The Blower - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
3-4 Unloading The Collection System - - - - - - - - - - - 16
IV MAINTENANCE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
4-1 Maintenance Checklist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16,17
4-2 Lubrication- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
V PARTS AND SERVICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
5-1 Parts And Service Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Safety Decals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Torque Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Notes- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
2-13 Attachment Of The Boot To The Mower Deck - - 14

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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 UP and DOWN the face of slopes and NEVER
across 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 WARRANTED?
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 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 for 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 PECO Inc., under this warranty, shall be terminated if products are altered or modified in ways
not approved by 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 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, 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 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 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 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 cutter deck up to the aluminum container mounted
over 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 container
is full of clippings, the operator can easily push and raise
the lift handle, releasing the container’s rear door and
the container will pivot towards the ground.
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 8,9,10 and 11.
From the underside of the mower engine remove the bolt
and bushing from the electric clutch assembly. Replace
these parts with the engine pulley assembly, 7/16” lock
washer, and 7/16”-20 HHCS. The added pulley will
power the collection system. Note that the center of the
hub that is extended should be upward toward the
engine (Figure 1). Torque the bolt to 55 ft./lbs. Once
pulley is secure, tie hydraulic hose (Figure 1) away from
the pulley with (2) provided zip ties to prevent pulley
from making contact with the hose.
Parking Brake Setting
For the added weight of the collection system, the
parking brake must be re-adjusted(If applicable). To do
this (Figure 2), first disengage the parking brake by
placing it in the down position. Second, loosen the knob
screw. Then to add more resistance to the parking
brake, turn the knob clockwise 2 turns alining knob
screw up with slot in parking brake handle, then tighten
the knob screw.
Figure 1.
Electric Clutch
Engine Pulley Assembly
Loosen Knob Screw Turn Knob clockwise
to add tension to
parking brake
Figure 2.
Hydraulic Hose
Zip Tie

Heat Guard Installation
Note: Heat Guard only to be used with Kohler
engines.
To install, place heat guard onto the top of the rear
bumper of the mower. Fasten the heat guard by using
(2) inlet clamps P#(B1668) underneath the heat guard
and (2) ½” long sheet metal screws P#(K1096).
Position the heat guard as shown in (Figure 3.).
Tighten screws allowing the inlet clamps to grab the
underside of the top of the rear bumper frame.
2-2 Attaching Left & Right Lower
Frame Legs
Remove the (4) Bolts (Figure 4) from the left side of
the rear of the mower. Align the (4) holes of the left
lower frame leg P#(B0064) to the (4) holes on the
mower where the bolts were removed. Fasten the left
lower frame leg to the mower by using the (4) bolts
previously removed. Next, remove the (4) bolts
(Figure 5) from the right side of the mower. Align the
(4) holes of the right lower frame leg P#(B0149) to the
(4) holes on the rear of the mower. Fasten ONLY the
(2) bolts closest to the rear of the mower with (2) out
of the (4) bolts previously removed. Locate the PTO
arm brace P#(B0153) and fasten to the right lower
frame leg by using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS P#(K1182)
and (2) 3/8”-16 flange nuts P#(K1215).
Figure 5.
Right Lower Frame Leg Assembly
2-3 Attaching PTO Assembly
NOTE: To make this step easier for fastening, remove
the blower assembly from the PTO assembly by
removing the blower pivot pin. You must first remove the
blower belt guard as shown in (Figure 6a). This will now
allow you to remove the blower pivot pin (Figure 6b).
Align the (3) holes on the PTO assembly P#(A0537)
(Figure 7) to the (3) holes on the right lower main frame
leg. Fasten by using (3) 3/8”-16 x 3/4” HHCS P#(K1190)
and (3) 3/8”-16 flange nuts P#(K1215). Fasten the PTO
arm brace to the PTO assembly by using (2) 3/8”-16 x
3/4” HHCS P#(K1190) and (2) 3/8”-16 flange nuts
P#(K1215) Re-install blower pivot pin and blower belt
guard once you have attached the right lower frame leg.
Figure 4. Left Lower Frame Leg Assembly
Attach (2) original
bolts and nuts
Figure 3.
Heat Guard Assembly
Heat Guard
(2) ½”Sheet Metal Screws
(2) Inlet Clamps
Replace old hardware with
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS
(2) 3/8”-16 Flange Nuts
Left Lower
Frame Leg
Remove and replace (4)
existing bolts and nuts
PTO
Arm Brace
Right Lower
Frame Leg
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1-Remove Hair Pin Clip
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2-5 Attaching The Lift Handle To The
Aluminum Grass Container
The various parts of the handle assembly P#(A0273)
must be attached to the container frame. Figure 9 shows
the orientation and location of the components. Slide the
lift handle into the slot in the handle mount bracket
P#(B1730) on the grass container. It may be necessary
to remove the handle grip P#(J0522) to allow the handle
to fit through the slot.
Before attaching the handle, hook one end of the spring
P#(J0176) into the hole on the underside of the handle.
Hook the other end of the spring into the open hole in
the handle mount bracket. Fasten the handle to the
grass container frame by using (1) 3/8”-16 x 2” HHCS
P#(K1208) and (2) 3/8”-16 flange nuts P#(K1215). At this
point the handle can pivot back and forth in the slot of
2-4 Attaching The Top Main Frame
Place the top main frame assembly P#(A0452) (Figures
8a & 8b) onto the main frame legs and fasten each side
by using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1 ½”HHCS P#(K0364) and (2)
3/8”-16 flange nuts.
NOTE: Engines without a Donaldson Air Cleaner use
top mounting holes(Figure 8a) and units with Donaldson
Air Cleaners use lower mounting holes (Figure 8b)
Figure 6a. Removal of Blower Belt Guard
Remove both screws to
remove the Blower Belt Guard
2-Pull out Blower Pivot Pin
Figure 6b. Removal of Blower Pivot Pin
Figure 7. PTO Assembly
Attach (3) 3/8”-16 x 3/4” HHCS
(3) 3/8”-16 Flange Nuts
Attach (2) 3/8”-16 x 3/4” HHCS
(2) 3/8”-16 Flange Nuts
Figure 8b. Top Main Frame with Air Cleaner
Figure 8a. Top Main Frame without Air Cleaner
Attach (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS
(2) 3/8”-16 Flange Nuts
To upper mounting holes
Attach (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS
(2) 3/8”-16 Flange Nuts
To lower mounting holes
Air Cleaner

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Handle
Mount
Bracket
Handle
Grip
Latch Rod
Figure 9.
Lift Handle Assy.
Figure 12. Aluminum Grass Container Assy.
Figure 10.
Aluminum Grass Container
With Handle Attached
Figure 11.
Latch Hook Mechanism Assembled

the handle mount bracket. With the handle in place,
fasten the ball joint P#(K1442) to the end of the latch rod
P#(A0260). Tighten to approximately half way down the
threads of the latch rod. Slide the ball joint into the hole
on the latch hook P#(B1529). Use (1) 5/16”-24 hex nut
P#(K1444) and (1) 5/16” lock washer P#(K0043) to
fasten the ball joint to the latch hook. Attach the opposite
end of the latch rod into the handle. Fasten the rod to the
handle by using (1) 3/32” x 3/4” cotter pin P#(K0094).
Adjust the rod to allow the hook to close the box door
completely.
Refer to pages 8, 9, 10 and 11 for exploded parts
drawings and photographs of the complete assembly.
2-6 Attaching The Aluminum Grass
Container To The Unit
NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT 3 PEOPLE
ASSIST IN MOUNTING THE CONTAINER.
With three people available, two can lower the container
onto the frame while the third person inserts the pivot
pins P#(K0172) through the holes. Insert the pins from
the outside to the inside. Secure with (1) 5/8” washer
P#(K0058) and (1) 5/32” x 2-5/8” hair pin clip P#(K0088)
per pivot pin. Reattach the bottom ends of the door
linkage rods to the main frame by using (1) rue-ring
cotter pin P#(K1437) per side. To test the functionality of
the dump mechanism, pull the lift handle away from the
unit and lift upward (Figure 9). The door of the container
should open and the box should pivot towards the
ground.
2-7 Aluminum Grass Container Inlet
Attachment
The inlet will need to be attached to the container
(Figure 12). Open the container, push the inlet from the
Inside of the container through the hole in the container
to the outside. Orient the inlet opening to face the
ground. Use the tabs P#(B1668) inside of the box to hold
the inlet in place. It is recommended that two people
perform this step. That way, one person on the inside of
the container can position the tabs, while the other
person tightens the bolts. Looking at the outside of the
container, the most difficult tab to tighten down will be
the tab at the 4-5 o’clock position. Tighten that tab first.
Then proceed to tighten the others.
(1) C0025
Box Top
(1) B8113
Screen
(4) B1668
Inlet Clamp
(1) V1054
Inlet (1) A0273
Box Handle
(1) Handle
Grip
(1) J0522
Latch Spring
(2) Linkage Rod
(1) A0260
Latch Rod
(2) K1435
Adjusting Screw
(1) K1442
Adjusting Ball Joint
(1) C0024
Box Bottom
(1) B1529
Latch Hook
(1) B1750
Base Frame
(1) A0087
Latch Hook
Pivot Plate
(2) K1418
Linkage Pin
(1) B1574
Pivot Bracket
(1) B1727
Base Frame
Pivot Mount
(1) A0738
Door Frame
Assembly
(1) B3688
Upper Door
Member
(1) V1131
Plastic Door
(1) A0938
Box/Door
Frame
(1) B1730
Handle Mount
(1) C1184
Fill Cage
(1) C0023
Box Back & Sides
(1) C0029
Screen Support
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Figure 13. Aluminum
Grass Container
Exploded View

Exploded Parts View
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5
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7
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10
11
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7
2
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Parts View
Item Part No. Qty. Description
1 - - - - E6004- - - - - - 1 - - - - Blower Cone 7”
(52” Deck)
- - - - - E6009- - - - - - - - - - - Blower Cone 8”
(61” Deck)
2 - - - - K1159 - - - - - - 2 - - - - 5/16”-18 x 2” HHCS
3 - - - - A0914- - - - - - 1 - - - - 4 Blade Impeller
Assembly
4 - - - - K1193 - - - - - - 4 - - - - 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HHCS
5 - - - - E4004A - - - - - 1 - - - - Blower Housing
Assembly
6 - - - - A0306- - - - - - 1 - - - - PTO Shaft Assembly
7 - - - - K1215- - - - - - 4 - - - - 3/8”-16 Flange Nut
8 - - - - J0254 - - - - - - 1 - - - - 3/16” x 3/4” Key-way
9 - - - - M0228 - - - - - 1 - - - - Blower Pulley
10 - - - K1446- - - - - - 1 - - - - Washer
11 - - - K1190- - - - - - 1 - - - - 3/8”-16 x 3/4” HHCS
12 - - - V1151 - - - - - - 1 - - - - 5/8” Black Handle Grip
13 - - - B0066- - - - - - 1 - - - - PTO Handle
14 - - - K0356- - - - - - 1 - - - - 3/8”-16 Set Screw
15 - - - A0422- - - - - - 1 - - - - Cam Bracket Assembly
16 - - - K0086- - - - - - 1 - - - - 1/8” x 2-3/8” Hair Pin
Clip
17 - - - K1180 - - - - - - 1 - - - - 5/16”-18 Nylock Nut
18 - - - K1159 - - - - - - 1 - - - - 5/16”-18 x 2” HHCS
19 - - - A0532- - - - - - 1 - - - - PTO Arm Assembly
20 - - - K1197 - - - - - - 1 - - - - 3/8”-16 x 2-1/2” HHCS
21 - - - K1215- - - - - - 2 - - - - 3/8”-16 Flange Nut
22 - - - K1193 - - - - - - 2 - - - - 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HHCS
23 - - - B0076- - - - - - 1 - - - - Belt Guide Bracket
24 - - - A0429- - - - - - 1 - - - - Gear Box Assembly
25 - - - B0075- - - - - - 1 - - - - Pulley Guard
26 - - - K0353- - - - - - 2 - - - - 1/4”-20 x ½” HHSTS
27 - - - K1215- - - - - - 2 - - - - 3/8”-16 Flange Nut
28 - - - A0436- - - - - - 1 - - - - Belt Tension Bracket
Assembly
29 - - - K0047- - - - - - 1 - - - - 3/8” Flat Washer
30 - - - K0348- - - - - - 1 - - - - 3/8”-16 x 2” HHCS
31 - - - K0086- - - - - - 1 - - - - 1/8” x 2-3/8” Hair Pin
Clip
32 - - - B1755- - - - - - 1 - - - - Blower Pivot Rod
33 - - - K0130- - - - - - 1 - - - - 3/32” x 1-5/8” Hair Pin
Item Part No. Qty. Description
34 - - - K0326- - - - - - 1 - - - - Belt Tension Rod 3/8”-16
35 - - - A0144- - - - - - 1 - - - - Blower Mount Bracket
Assembly
36 - - - K0353- - - - - - 2 - - - - 1/4”-20 x ½” HHSTS
37 - - - B0121- - - - - - 1 - - - - Blower Belt Guard
38 - - - B0162- - - - - - 1 - - - - Skid Plate
39 - - - A0794- - - - - - 1 - - - - 12 cu. ft. Box Assembly
40 - - - A0452- - - - - - 1 - - - - Top Main Frame
Assembly
41 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - 7” x 38” Lower Hose
(52” Deck)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - 8” x 38” Lower Hose
(61” Deck)
42 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - 6” x 38” Upper Hose
43 - - - B0064- - - - - - 1 - - - - Left Lower Frame Leg
44 - - - B0149- - - - - - 1 - - - - Right Lower Frame Leg
45 - - - J6006 - - - - - - 2 - - - - 7” - 8” Hose Clamp
46 - - - J6011 - - - - - - - 2 - - - - 5” - 6” Hose Clamp
- - - - - A0535- - - - - - 1 - - - - 52” Deck Boot Kit
- - - - - A0534- - - - - - 1 - - - - 61” Deck Boot Kit
47 - - - B0096- - - - - - 1 - - - - 52” Deck Boot Plate
48 - - - B0088- - - - - - 1 - - - - 61” Deck Boot Plate
49 - - - E1031- - - - - - 1 - - - - 52” Deck Boot
50 - - - E1030- - - - - - 1 - - - - 61” Deck Boot
51 - - - A0508- - - - - - 1 - - - - Weight Kit
- - - - - B2220- - - - - - 1 - - - - 100lb. Weight Bar
- - - - - B0026- - - - - - 2 - - - - Weight Bracket
- - - - - M0237 - - - - - 1 - - - - A33K Kevlar Cord Belt
- - - - - M0241 - - - - - 1 - - - - A50K Kevlar Cord Belt
For Engine Pulley To Gear Box
- - - - - M0242 - - - - - 1 - - - - A51K Kevlar Cord Belt
For Engine Pulley To Gear Box
52 - - - C0015 - - - - - 1 - - - - Heat Guard
53 - - - A0533- - - - - - 1 - - - - Engine Pulley Assembly
For Chariot 23 & 25 HP Kawasaki
Engines
54 - - - A0540- - - - - - 1 - - - - Engine Pulley Assembly
For Chariot/Chariot LX - 25 HP Kohler Engines
And Chariot LX - 25 HP Kawasaki Engines
55 - - - A0419- - - - - - 1 - - - - Engine Pulley Assembly
For Chariot LX 27 HP Kohler Engines
56 - - - B0153- - - - - - 1 - - - - PTO Arm Brace
11
40
42
41
45
49/50
51
43 44
47 48
39
46
52
53/54/55 56

2-8 Adjusting The Dump Mechanism
The linkage rods may be adjusted in two places, at the
adjusting screw P#(K1435 and the latch assembly items.
See Figures 9 & 11 for visual clarification. To change the
door closure tightness, screw the adjusting screw in or
out. To adjust the latch, change the length of the latch
rod by screwing the latch adjusting ball joint in or out.
The latch hook pivot should be in the middle of the slot in
the latch hook pivot plate. Slide the pivot back or forth
and then re-tighten.
2-9 Belt Installation
Loosen the (2) bolts that secure the gear box assembly
P#(A0429) to the PTO mount plate (Figure 14). Loosen
the adjustment bolt P#(K0348) until the gear box
assembly is at its far left adjustment (the gear box is
moved towards the mower’s engine pulley). Connect the
kevlar cord belt from the engine pulley to the lower gear
box pulley (Figure 15).
To tension the drive belt, turn the adjustment bolt
clockwise until there is 1” of deflection, with 10-11 lbs. of
pressure between the engine pulley and the gear box
pulley.
Once the correct tension of the belt is achieved, tighten
the (2) bolts that secure the gear box assembly.
2-10 Cam Assembly Adjustment
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 its 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 16).
Gear Box Assy.
Adjustment Bolt
PTO Mount Plate
Figure 14.
Figure 15.
Figure 16.
Engine Pulley
Hair Pin
Clip
Belt Tension
Rod
Cam Assembly
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2-11 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. See Figure 17.
2-12 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 18. 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 18
IMPELLER BLADE
1
2
3
4
5
Figure 17
Blower Housing Tabs
Cone
(2) 5/16”-18 X 2-1/2”
ALL THREAD HHCS BOLTS
(2) 5/16” JAM NUTS
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2-14 Adjustment Of The Lengths Of
The Hoses
The hoses in steps 2-15 thru 2-16 must be cut to fit your
machine. Follow steps 2-15 thru 2-16. 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
allow for enough clamping surface between the inlet,
blower assembly, and the deck boot.
2-15 Attachment Of The Upper Hose
Slide a 5”-6” upper hose clamp P#(J6011) onto both
ends of the 6” upper hose (Figure 20). 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 20 for details. Make sure both ends of the hose
are clearly attached to the inlet and the blower assembly
inlet. Tighten the hose clamps.
2-16 Attachment Of The Lower Hose
To The Blower Cone
Slide a 7”-8” hose clamp P#(J6006) 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 20.
2-17 Attachment Of The Lower Hose
To The Boot
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 20). Tip:
Before securing clamp rotate hose counter-clockwise
(away from yourself) approximately 1” to add in retaining
boot to mower deck.
Figure 20. Hose Assembly
Figure 19.
Deflector Shield Mower Deck
8” x 38” Hose
Boot
Deflector Shield
Pin
Boot Plate
Lower Hose
5”- 6” Hose
Clamp
Upper Hose
Inlet
2-13 Attachment Of The Boot To The
Mower Deck
61” Mounting Instructions
To mount the boot plate P#(B0088) to the boot
P#(E1034) use (3) 3/8”-16 x 1” carriage bolts P#(K1182)
and (2) 3/8”-16 flange nuts P#(K1215). To mount boot,
position boot plate behind deflector shield pin (Figure19).
52” Mounting Instructions
To mount the boot plate P#(B0096) to the boot
P#(E1113) use (2) 3/8”-16 x 3/4” carriage bolts
P#(K1181) and (2) 3/8”-16 flange nuts P#(K1215). To
mount boot, position boot plate behind deflector shield
in(Figure 19).
Make certain that when bolting the boot and boot plate
together, the head of the bolt is placed from the inside of
the boot. This will prevent grass from collecting on the
bolts.
7”- 8” Hose Clamp
Boot

2-18 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 3-1/2” u-bolt P#(K0286)
and (2) 3/8”-16 flange nuts P#(K1215) per bracket.
When installing the 100 lb.weight you should have
another person help position the weight onto a floor jack.
Using the floor jack will make installing the weight much
easier. Lift the weight up to the bottom of the weight
brackets. Fasten the weight to the weight brackets by
using (1) ½”-13 u-bolt P#(K0331) and (2) ½”-13 flange
nuts P#(K1246) per bracket. Once the weight is secure
tighten all nuts. See Figure 21 for more detail.
Figure 21 Weight Assembly
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Weight
Weight Bracket
Front Caster

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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, rotate the
engagement handle of the collection system away
from the mower. Continue to rotate the handle until it
stops in an over center position. With the blower
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 blower, engage the parking brake and turn the
mower off. Proceed to section 3-3, and review the
section 2-9, in this manual.
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 hilly, etc.
3-3 Disengagement Of The Blower
A. To disengage the blower, rotate the engagement
handle towards the mower.
WARNING: The blower will continue to spin. DO NOT
TOUCH the blower, 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 2-9 of the manual
3-4 Unloading The Collection System
NOTE: Press the tab, located behind the operator’s left
side, downward to feel if the collection system is full. If
the container is full there will be resistance when
depressing the tab.
A. Stop the forward movement of the mower.
B. Disengage the mower deck.
C. Disengage the blower.
D. Verify that the dump area is clear.
E. Push the dump handle, on the left of the operator,
away from the unit. While holding the handle pushed
away, move the handle upward. The container door
will swing upward and the container will rotate
downward. The container will release its contents.
F. Once the contents of the container have fallen out, the
container is ready to move back into its normal
operating position. With the handle in the ‘away’
position, pull the handle downward until it stops.
Move the handle towards the center of the mower.
This motion will allow the latch to lock back into
collection position.
NOTE: If you do not hold the handle away from the
mower as you pull the handle downward, the latch will
not lock and the container can unexpectedly release the
contents collected.
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. Perform lubrication per paragraph 4-2.
5. Listen for abnormal sounds, which might indicate
loose parts, damaged bearings, or other damage.
Correct any deficiency before continuing operation.
6. With the engine off, engage the blower assembly.
Check the belt tension and inspect the pulley belt for
cracks or tears.
7. Check for wear or deterioration of the upper or lower
hoses. If there are any portions of the hose that have
been torn or worn through, replace with genuine
PECO parts.
After Each Use:
1. Clean all debris from machine especially from the
container, underneath the belt shields, and off of

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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.
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.
P.O. Box 1197
Arden, NC 28704
Phone #: [phone] or Toll Free: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
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.
THE SERIAL NUMBER PLATE IS LOCATED ON THE
ALUMINUM BOX NEAR THE DUMP HANDLE
safety decals. Replace any missing or illegible decals.
2. Inspect the unit for worn or damaged components.
Repair or replace before the next use. Any
replacement component installed during repair shall
include the component’s current safety decal specified
by the manufacturers to be affixed to the component.
3. Check belt for proper tension.
4-2 Lubrication
NOTE: Use only white lithium based grease for
lubrication of the shaft on the blower assembly.
1. On initial use: Grease the fitting on the blower shaft.
2. Every 25 hours of use: Re-grease the grease fitting.
3. Every 200 hours of use: Check oil levels in gear box.
Oil in gear box should cover the gears. If not, fill using
an EP90 weight oil. 6oz. will fill the gear box from
Empty.

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 #: R1050
Part #: R1054
Part #: R1052
Part #: R1057
Part #: R1049
Part #: R1053
Part #:R1051
Part #: R1055
Part #: R4037
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