Peco 48131301 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PTO
GRASS COLLECTION
SYSTEM
DESIGNED FOR:
ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE
MODEL 48131301
PUP/ OUTLAW/ LIGHTNING SERIES MOWERS
MANUAL PART#: Q0336 $4.00 REV: 0

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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
2-2 PTO Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
2-3 Belt Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
2-4 Cam Assembly Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
2-5 Lower Frame Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
2-6 Exhaust Diverter Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
2-7 Mount Tube Stiffener
& Debris Shield Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Exploded Views and Pack Drawings- - - - - - - - - - - - 8
2-8 Upper Frame Assembly Installation- - - - - - - - - - 11
2-9 Top Assembly To Upper Frame Assembly
Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
2-10 Boot To Mower Deck Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 11
2-11 Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
2-11 Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement - - - - - - - 12
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 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.
14. Be alert for all other traffic when driving on public roads or highways.
15. Moisture content in most grasses can damage mower and grass collector components. Also, dry grass and leaves
left in the bags can be a fire hazard. Always make sure the bags are completely empty and the blower and hoses are
fully cleaned before storage.
SECTION PAGE
2-13 Lengths Of Hose Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
2-14 Upper Hose Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
2-15 Lower Hose To Blower Cone Installation- - - - - - 13
2-16 Lower Hose To Boot Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 13
2-17 Front Weight Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
2-18 Installation/Removal Of Collection Bags - - - - - - 14
III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
3-1 General Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
3-2 Operation & Tips On Mowing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
3-3 Disengagement Of The Blower - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
3-4 Unloading The Collection System - - - - - - - - - - - 15
IV MAINTENANCE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
4-1 Maintenance Checklist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
4-2 Lubrication- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
V PARTS AND SERVICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
5-1 Parts And Service Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
Safety Decals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Torque Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Notes- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19

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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 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 (90 days for commercial use) 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, batteries, and gearboxes
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, batteries and, gearboxes 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 Bad Boy 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 back to the 3 - 3.3 cubic foot collection
bags P#(G0002) at the rear portion of the mower frame.
The operator can engage the blower with a push of the
over-center linkage on the right side of the unit. Once the
bags are full with clippings, they can be released to
make for easy dumping.
Section II
INSTALLATION FOR USE
2-1 Preparation Of Mower
Carefully dismantle shipping box 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 and 10.
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 number 6
P#(A0611), lock washer, and bolt. See the listing below
for information on what hardware will need to be used
and added for the various types of mower engine
options:
23HP, 32HP Vanguard & 26HP Briggs ELS -
Add (2) flat washers P#(K0131) between clutch and
pump pulley, use (1) 7/16”-20 x 4” HHCS P#(K0359) and
(1) 7/16” lock washer P#(K0140) to fasten engine pulley
assembly number 6 P#(A0611).
26HP Kawasaki - Add (1) flat washer P#(K0131)
between clutch and pump pulley (has 2 existing washers
between clutch and pump pulley), use (1) M10-1.5 x
90MM HHCS P#(K0117) and (1) 7/16” lock washer
P#(K0140) to fasten engine pulley assembly number 6
P#(A0611).
27HP & 30HP Kohler - Do not add washer (has 1
existing washer between clutch and pump pulley), use
(1) 7/16”-20 x 4” HHCS P#(K0359) and (1) 7/16” lock
washer P#(K0140) to fasten engine pulley assembly
number 6 P#(A0611).
31HP Kawasaki - Do not add washer (has 1 existing
washer between clutch and pump pulley), use (1) 7/16”-
20 x 3-3/4” HHCS P#(K0350) and (1) 7/16” helical
spring lock washer P#(K0140) to fasten the engine
pulley assembly number 13 P#(A0732).
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.
Figure 1.
Pump Pulley
Spacer (Existing)
Pump
Pulley
(Existing)
See Above For
Quantity Of
Spacers To Add To
Existing Spacers
Electric
Clutch
(Existing)
Engine
Pulley
Assembly
7/16” Lock
Washer
See Above For
Bolt Type

2-2 PTO Assembly Installation
Remove the (2) existing nuts and bolts that secure the
rear guard to the rear frame of the mower. Remove
rear right set of hardware that secures the mower fin
to the rear frame of the mower. There are four sets of
mounting holes on the PTO assembly P#(A0610). For
the Pup Series, use the lower set of mounting holes.
For the Outlaw series, use the upper set of mounting
holes. Align the two lower holes on the PTO assembly,
with the holes on the rear frame of the mower and
secure using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” HHCS P#(K1192)
and (2) 3/8”-16 nyloc nut P#(K1216). For the Pup
Series, you may need to drill a hole in the rear guard
using a 5/16” drill bit. Secure the PTO assembly to the
upper portion of the rear guard using (1) 3/8”-16 x 3-
1/4” HHCS and (1) 3/8”-16 nyloc nut. Secure the
mower fin to the rear guard and the PTO assembly
using (1) 5-16”-18 x 1-1/4” G8 HHCS P#(K0118) and
(1) 5/16” nyloc nut P#(K1180). Refer to Figure 2-2a
and Figure 2-2b.
2-3 Belt Installation
Remove the pulley guard P#(B0075) by removing the (2)
1/4”-20 x ½” HHSTS P#(K0353), see page 9, diagram #
38 and #39 for part location. Loosen the (2) bolts that
secure the gear box assembly P#(A0429) to the PTO
mount plate (Figure 2-3a). Loosen the adjustment bolt
P#(K0348) until the gear box assembly is at the 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 2-3b).
For all engine sizes except for the 31HP Kawasaki, use
the A52K belt P#(M0238). For the 31 HP Kawasaki, use
the A53K belt P#(M0247). 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.
2-4 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 6).
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Mower Fin (1) 5/16”-18 x 1-1/4” HHCS
(1) 5/16”-18 Nyloc Nut
Use Top Holes
For Outlaw
Bottom Holes
For Pup
(1) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” HHCS
(1) 3/8”-16 Nyloc Nut
Drill On
Pup Series
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” HHCS
(2) 3/8”-16 Nyloc Nut
Figure 2-2a
Figure 2-2b
Figure 2-3a
Figure 2-3b
PTO
Mount Plate
Loosen
Gear Box
Adjustment
Bolt
Gear Box
Assembly
Belt
Engine
Pulley

2-7 Mount Tube Stiffener and Debris
Shield Installation
Place the lower mount tube stiffener P#(B0247) between
the lower mount tube and the rear guard as shown in
Figure 2-7. Align the holes in the debris shield
P#(B0624) with the holes in the rear guard and secure
both parts to the rear guard with (2) 1/2”-13 x 1” HHCS
P#(K1231), (2) ½” flat washer P#(K0055), and (2) 1/2”-
13 nyloc nut P#(K1247). Fasten the lower mount tube
P#(B0246) to the lower mount tube stiffener, using (1)
3/8”-16 u-bolt P#(K1432) and (2) 3/8”-16 nyloc nuts
P#(K1216). Refer to Figures 2-7a and 2-7b.
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2-5 Lower Frame Installation
NOTE: Before continuing installation, you must install
the Bad Boy Pup Series bolt-on hitch P#(093-1112-00)
for the rear of the mower. Adding this hitch is required for
mounting the collection system. Contact Bad Boy to
purchase at [phone].
Slide the short leg of the lower mount tube P#(B0246)
into the Bad Boy bolt-on hitch previously installed. Align
the hole in the mount tube to the bolt-on hitch and fasten
by using (1) 5/8” x 3” clevis pin P#(K0172) and (1) 5/32”
x 2-5/8” hair pin clip P#(K0088) (Figure 2-5).
2-6 Exhaust Diverter Installation
Attach the exhaust diverter P#(J0150) to the muffler and
position it as shown in Figure 2-6. Tighten the diverter to
the muffler using the existing hardware on the deflector.
Figure 2-4 Cam Assembly
Cam Stop
Bolt
Tension
Rod
Figure 2-5
Lower Mount
Tube
Bad Boy
Hitch
(1) Clevis Pin
(1) Hair Pin Clip
Secure Exhaust
Deflector To Muffler
Figure 2-6
Figure 2-7a
Figure 2-7b
(2) 1/2”-13 x 1” HHCS
(2) ½” Flat Washer
(2) 1/2”-13 Nyloc Nut
Lower Mount
Tube Stiffener
Debris Shield
Lower Mount
Tube
(1) 3/8”-16 U-Bolt
(2) 3/8”-16 Nyloc Nut

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9
4
6
7
10
3
5
8
11
18
17
14
16
15
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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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29
19
2
3
1
21
18
35
10
417
23
15
34
30
6
16
26
39
25
5
11
20
28
24
12
13
33
7
9
40
8
27
38
32
31
37
36
22
44
45
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Exploded Parts View
Exploded View Of The
A0610 - PTO Assembly
Item
Number
Document
Number
Title Quantity
1 A0593 PTO ARM ASSY. 1
2 A0429 GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY 1
3 A0436 BELT TENSION BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
1
4 B0076 BELT GUIDE BRACKET 1
5 K0348 3/8"-16 x 2" ALL THREAD
HHCS
1
6 K0047 3/8" FLAT WASHER 1.00 OD x
.446 ID x .075 T
1
7 K1193 3/8"-16 x 1-1/2" HHCS 6
8 K1215 3/8"-16 FLANGE NUT 8
9 K1197 3/8"-16 X 2 1/2" HHCS 1
10 B0075 PULLEY GUARD 1
11 K0353 1/4"-20 x 1/2" HHSTS 4
12 K1159 5/16"-18 x 2" ALL THREAD
HHCS
1
13 K1178 5/16"-18 FLANGE NUT 5
14 A0144 BLOWER MOUNT BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
1
15 B1755 BLOWER PIVOT ROD 1
Item
Number
Document
Number
Title Quantity
16 K0086 .125 OD x 2.50 HAIR PIN CLIP 2
17 B0121 BLOWER BELT GUARD 1
18 A0604 PTO HANDLE MOUNT ASSY 1
19 A0422 CAM BRACKET ASSEMBLY 1
20 K0356 3/8"-16 TAPERED SET
SCREW
1
21 A0603 PTO HANDLE ASSEMBLY 1
22 V1151 5/8" ID x 4-3/4" BLACK
HANDLE GRIP
1
23 B0162 SKID PLATE 1
24 K1142 5/16"-18 x 3/4" CARRIAGE
BOLT
4
25 K0326 BELT TENSION ROD 3/8"-16 1
26 K0130 .091 OD x 1.625 L HAIR PIN
CLIP
1
27 K1222 1/4"-20 X 3/4" HHCS 3
28 K1128 1/4"-20 NYLOC NUT 3
29 A0306 PTO SHAFT ASSEMBLY 1
30 J0254 3/16" SQ. x 3/4" LONG
KEYWAY
1
Item
Number
Document
Number
Title Quantity
31 M0228 BLOWER PULLEY 1
32 K1446 1.187 OD x .380 ID x .187
WASHER
1
33 K1190 3/8"-16 x 3/4" HHCS 1
34 E4004A BLOWER HSG. ASSY. 1
35 A0645 SMALL 4-BLADE IMPELLER 1
36 S4302 TAPER-LOCK BUSHING 1
37 S3242 PLATED BUSHING 1
38 K1225 1/4"-20 X 1" HHCS GRADE 8 2
39 K0278 TAPER-LOCK BUSHING
WASHER
1
40 K1211 3/8"-16 x 1-1/2" HHCS GRADE
8
1
41* E6009 8" BLOWER CONE 1
42* K0125 5/16"-18 x 2-1/2" ALL THREAD
HHCS
2
43* K0120 5/16"-18 JAM NUT 2
44 M0237 A33K 1
45 M0247 A53K 1
KEVLAR BELT
FOR 31H P
KAWASA KI A52K M0238 FOR ALL
OTHE R ENGIN ES
/ M0238

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Figure 2-9
Top Assembly
(2) 5/16-18 x 2-1/2” HHCS
(2) 5/16”-18 Nylon Flange
Locknuts
Upper Frame
Assembly
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2-10 Boot To Mower Deck Installation
60” Boot Plate Mounting Instructions
To mount the boot plate P#(B0184) to the boot
P#(E1113) use (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” carriage bolts P#(K1182)
and (2) 3/8”-16 nyloc nuts P#(K1216). See Figure 2-10
for bolt placement.
48” & 52” Boot Plate Mounting Instructions
To mount the boot plate P#(B0184) to the boot
P#(E1113) use (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” carriage bolts P#(K1182)
and (2) 3/8”-16 nyloc nuts P#(K1216). See Figure 2-10
for bolt placement.
NOTE: 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.
For All Deck Sizes
Remove the bolts that hold the deflector shield in place
so that the boot rod can fasten the boot and boot plate to
the mower deck. Align the holes in the boot plate to the
holes in the deflector shield mount and slide the boot rod
P#(B0244) through and fasten by using (1) hair pin clip
P#(K0099).
NOTE: The mower’s deflector shield is removed in the
following photo for clarity. Always have the deflector
shield mounted when mowing.
2-8 Upper Frame Assembly
Installation
NOTE: During this step, it is suggested that two people
install the upper frame to the lower mount tube.
Using two people to lift the upper frame, lift the upper
frame above the lower mount tube making sure the
frame is pointing away from the mower (Figure 2-8).
Slide the upper frame tube into the lower mount tube
aligning the mounting hole. Insert (1) ½” 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).
2-9 Top Assembly To Upper Frame
Assembly Installation
Position the top assembly P#(A1157) above the upper
frame assembly as shown in Figure 2-7. 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 2-9 for hardware location.
Figure 2-10
Fasten With:
(1) 1/2” x 2-1/2” Clevis Pin
(1) Hair Pin Clip
Figure 2-8
Upper
Frame
Lower Mount
Tube
60” Deck
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolt
(2) 3/8”-16 Nyloc Nut
Boot
Rod
Boot
Boot
Plate
(1) Hair Pin
Clip
48”- 52” Deck
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolt
(2) 3/8”-16 Nyloc Nut
Boot
Boot
Plate
(1) Hair Pin
Clip Boot
Rod

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1
2
4
5
Figure 2-12
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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. Refer to Figure
2-11 for reference.
2-12 Impeller Blade
Removal/Replacement
To Remove: First remove the 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HHCS
P#(K1211) (#1), taper lock bushing washer P#(K0278)
(#3) and spacer bushing P#(S3242) (#4) from the taper-
lock bushing (#5). See Figure 2-12. Next remove the (2)
1/4”-20 x 1” HHCS (#2) and place them into the
threaded holes of the taper-lock bushing P#(S4302)
(#5). 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, carefully
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 (#5) 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 x 1”
HHCS (#2), (1) spacer bushing (#4) (1) taper lock
bushing washer (#3), and (1) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HHCS
(#1). Torque to the proper specifications in the torque
chart on the back of this manual. Next, rotate the
impeller blade to ensure that the blade is clear of contact
on all sides of the blower housing.
Figure 2-11
(2) 5/16”-18 x 2-1/2”
All Thread HHCS Blower
Housing Tab
(2) 5/16”
Jam Nut
Blower
Housing
Blower
Cone Tab

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2-13 Lengths Of Hose Adjustment
The hoses in steps 2-14 and 2-15 must be cut to fit your
machine. Follow steps 2-14 and 2-15. 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.
2-14 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” upper hose clamp P#(J0060) onto both ends
of the 6” upper hose (Figure 2-13). 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 2-13 for details. Make sure both ends of the hose
are clearly attached to the inlet and the blower assembly
inlet. Tighten the hose clamps.
2-15 Lower Hose To Blower Cone
Installation
Slide a 8” 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 2-13
2-16 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 ( . Tip: Figure 2-13)
Before securing clamp rotate hose counter-clockwise
(away from yourself) approximately 1” to add in retaining
boot to mower deck.
2-17 Front Weight Installation
Slide the weight bracket assembly P#(A0597) into the
mower’s front receiver hitch ( ). Fasten by Figure 2-17
using (1) 5/8” x 3” clevis pin P#(K0172) and (1) 5/32” x
2-5/8” hair pin clip P#(K0088). When installing the weight
bar (Figure 18) P#(B2220), you should have another
person help position the weight centered onto the weight
bracket assembly. Fasten the weight by using (2) 1/2”-13
U-bolts P#(K0331) and (4) 1/2”-13 flange nuts
P#(K1246). Tighten all nuts and bolts.
Blower
Cone
Blower
Housing
Lower
Hose
Upper
Hose
Inlet
Hose
Clamp
Hose
Clamp
Boot
(1) Clevis Pin
(1) Hair Pin Clip
Weight
Bracket
(2) 1/2”-13 U-Bolts
(4) 1/2”-13 Nyloc Nuts
Weight
Figure 2-13
Figure 2-17

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2-18 Installation/Removal Of
Collection Bags
To install the bag onto the bag ring, first make sure the
bag ring end caps are fastened to the bag ring. Place the
seam openings of the bag onto the bag ring openings
and turn the bag until the slot bracket in the bag ring is
protruding from the opening in the bag (Figure 2-18a).
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 2-18b).
To empty the bag, remove the bag and bag ring by lifting
and sliding rearward. Grasp the loop on the bottom of
the bag, turn it upside down and empty the collected
debris (Figure 2-18c). 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 2-18d).
Figure 2-18a
Draw Latches
Cloth Bag
Slot
Bracket
Bag Ring
Bag Ring
End Caps
Figure 2-18b
Figure 2-18c
Figure 2-18d
Plastic Top
Grasp Bag
Here
Plastic Bag
Cloth Bag

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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, then, engage the parking brake and turn the
mower off. Proceed to section 3-3, and review the
section 2-3 and 2-4, 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 2-3 and 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 blower.
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 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
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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
Bad Boy parts.
After Each Use:
1. Clean all debris from machine especially from the
container, underneath the belt shields, and safety
decals. Replace any missing or illegible decals.
2. Inspect the unit for worn or damaged components.
Repair or replace before the next use. Any
replacement component installed during repair shall
include the component’s current safety decal specified
by the manufacturers to be affixed to the component.
3. Check belt for proper tension.
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.
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.
SECTION V
PARTS AND SERVICE
5-1 Parts And Service Information
Bad Boy 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 TOP
ASSEMBLY P#(A0551)
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]

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SAFETY DECALS
To promote safe operation, Bad Boy 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 # R1051
Part #: R4037
Part #: R1083
Part #: R1065

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