Peco 50721201 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PTO
GRASS COLLECTION
SYSTEM
DESIGNED FOR:
ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE
MODEL# 50721201
EVERRIDE WARRIOR SERIES MOWER
MANUAL PART#: Q0351 $4.00 REV: 0
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PECO GRASS COLLECTION SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety
1. Read the operator’s manual carefully and familiarize yourself with the proper use of your attachment. Do not allow
anyone who is not acquainted with the Safety Instructions to use your attachment.
2. Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL!
3. Do not allow children to operate the vehicle. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
4. Be especially watchful of children and pets darting into the area while operating.
5. Keep your eyes and mind on your unit while mowing or operating your attachment. Don’t let others distract you.
6. Do not attempt to operate your unit or mower when not in the driver’s seat.
7. Always stop unit when emptying the container.
8. Stop unit, shut off deck attachment, set parking brake, shut off mower engine and remove spark plug wire before
removing clogs, removing or replacing hose, boot, blower cone, or performing any maintenance.
9. Mow 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
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 PTO Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
2-3 Universal PTO Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
2-4 Belt Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
2-5 Cam Assembly Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
2-6 Top Main Frame Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - 8
2-7 Lift Handle Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
2-8 Aluminum Grass Container Installation - - - - - - - 9
2-9 Dump Mechanism Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9
Exploded Part Views And Assemblies - - - - - - - - -10-14
2-10 Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
2-11 Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement - - - - - - --15
SECTION PAGE
2-12 Length of Hose Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
2-13 Upper Hose Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
2-14 Lower Hose to Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - 16
2-15 Lower Hose to Boot Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 17
2-16 Front Weight Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
3-1 General Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
3-2 Operation & Tips On Mowing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
3-3 Disengagement Of The Blower - - - - - - - - - - - 18
3-4 Unloading The Collection System - - - - - - - - - - - 18
IV MAINTENANCE- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
4-1 Maintenance Checklist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
4-2 Lubrication- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
V PARTS AND SERVICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
5-1 Parts And Service Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Safety Decals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
Torque Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21

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SAFETY
WARNING! NEVER operate the mower unless the discharge guard and either the deflector assembly or the
vacuum collector adapter are fastened securely in place.
WARNING! Do not work around the mower deck boot or the blower area until you are certain that the mower
blades and the blower impeller have stopped rotating.
WARNING! To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the vacuum collector; ONLY AFTER
STOPPING THE MOWER’S ENGINE AND WAITING FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A
COMPLETE STOP. Set the parking brake. Always remove the ignition key before beginning maintenance.
WARNING! For your own personal safety, ALWAYS mow ACROSS the face of slopes and NEVER UP
AND DOWN the face. NEVER attempt to mow excessively steep slopes, and use caution when turning on any slope.
Safety Alert Symbol
This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!”
This symbol is used to call attention to safety precautions that
Should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When
you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows
and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions
could result in death or serious bodily injury.
Safety Signs
The signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used on the equipment safety signs. These words are
intended to alert the viewer to the existence and the degree of hazard seriousness.
!
DANGER
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation exist which, if
not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
White letters on RED
Black letters on ORANGE
Black letters on YELLOW

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PECO LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW PRODUCTS
A. WHAT IS 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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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 10 -14.
From the underside of the engine remove the bolt and
bushing from the electric clutch assembly. Replace these
parts with the engine pulley assembly P#(A0198), 7/16”
lock washer P#(K0053), and 7/16”-20 x 4” HHCS
P#(K0359).
SECTION I
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
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 2-1a). Torque the bolt
to 55 ft./lbs.
NOTE: Before installing the PTO mount plate assembly
and exhaust deflector, the rear chassis of the mower
must be removed for clearance. After installation, re-
attach the rear chassis to the mower.
To remove the rear chassis of the Warrior series mower,
remove (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” existing nuts and bolts per side
(see Figure 2-1b) and (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” existing bolts from
frame (see Figure 2-1c).
Figure 2-1b.
Figure 2-1a.
Electric Clutch
Engine Pulley Assy.
Remove (2) Existing
3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS And
(2) Existing 3/8”-16
Flange Nuts Per Side

Figure 2-1c.
After removing rear chassis of mower (Figures 2-1d and
2-1e), refer to section 2-2 for instructions on mounting
the PTO mount plate assembly.
Figure 2-1d.
Figure 2-1e.
Installation Of The Exhaust Deflector
Shield
With the rear chassis of the mower removed, align the
two holes in the exhaust deflector P#(C0053) with the
two top slots in the chassis (See Figure 2-1f). Insert (2)
tinnerman screws P#(K1092) and fasten using (2) inlet
clamp plates P#(B1668).
Figure 2-1f.
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 in Figure 2-1g, and tighten.
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Remove Existing
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS
(2) 3/8”-16 Flange Nuts
Rear Chassis Removed
From Mower
PTO Mount Plate Assembly
Rear Chassis
(2) Tinnerman Screws
(2) Inlet Clamp Plates
Exhaust Deflector
Loosen Bolt To Rotate
Air Cleaner
Donaldson Air Cleaner
Rotated To Forward
Position
Figure 2-1g.

2-2 PTO Mount Plate Assembly
Installation
Place the PTO mount plate assembly P#(A0670) onto
the right rear chassis of the mower, lining up the lower
four holes with the top and bottom slots in the rear
chassis of the mower. Fasten the assembly by inserting
(4) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” HHCS P#(K1192) through the PTO
mount plate assembly and the slots in the rear chassis
(Figure 2-2a), then place (2) PTO mount clamp plates
onto the (4) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” HHCS from inside the rear
chassis (Figure 2-2b). Secure the PTO assembly using
(4) 3/8”-16 flange nuts P#(K1215). Follow the same
steps to install the left lower frame leg P#(B0343).
See Figure 2-2c.
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(4) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” HHCS
2-3 Universal PTO Installation
To mount the PTO assembly, insert the mount rod on the
PTO assembly P#(A0623) into the mounting slots
located on the PTO mount plate assembly P#(A0670)
Figure 2-3a. Next, tilt the PTO assembly forward and
insert the PTO assembly mount pin P#(B0274) thru the
hole in the top of the PTO mount plate assembly and
thru the PTO assembly. Secure the PTO mount pin using
1/8” x 2-1/2” hair pin clip P#(K0086) Figure 2-3b.
Mount Rod
PTO Mount Plate Assembly
1/8”x 2-1/2”
Hair Pin Clip
PTO Assembly
Mount Pin
PTO Assembly
Figure 2-3a.
Figure 2-3b.
PTO Mount
Plate Assembly
Figure 2-2c.
(2) PTO Mount
Clamp Plate
(4) 3/8”-16 Flange Nuts
Figure 2-2a.
PTO Mount
Plate Assembly
Figure 2-2b.
Left Lower
Frame Leg
(4) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” HHCS

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2-4 Belt Installation
Loosen the (4) bolts P#(K1191), (2) on each side, that
secure the gear box assembly to the PTO assembly
P#(A0623) (Figure 2-4a). Loosen the adjustment bolt
P#(K0348) until the gear box assembly is at its far left
adjustment (the gear box is moved toward the mower’s
engine pulley). Connect the A63K kevlar cord belt
P#(M0252) from the engine pulley to the lower gear box
pulley (Figure 2-4b). To tension the drive belt, turn the
adjustment bolt clockwise until there is 1” of deflection,
with 10-11 lbs. of pressure, at the center of the belt
between the engine pulley and the gear box pulley. Once
the correct tension of the belt is achieved, tighten the (4)
bolts that secure the gear box assembly.
Gear Box Assembly
Adjustment Bolt
Loosen These
(4) Bolts
Engine Pulley
Figure 2-4a.
Figure 2-4b.
Top Main Frame
Assembly
(2) 3/8” -16 x 1-1/4” HHCS
(2) 3/8”-16 Flange Nuts
Per Side
2-5 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 it’s hole
in the cam assembly. The tension rod may then be
screwed out to tighten the belt or screwed in to loosen
the belt. Replace the “L” end into the top hole in the cam
and replace the hair pin clip. Adjust the cam stop bolt
P#(K1159) to allow the cam to rotate slightly over center
when the blower is disengaged (Figure 2-5).
2-6 Top Main Frame Assembly
Installaton
Place the top main frame assembly P#(A0618) (Fig. 2-2)
onto the main frame legs and fasten each side by using
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” HHCS P#(K0309) and (2) 3/8”-16
flange nuts P#(K1215).
Cam Assy.
Tension Rod
Figure 2-5.
Cam Stop
Bolt

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2-8 Dump Mechanism Adjustment
The linkage may be adjusted in two places, at the
adjusting screw P#(K1435) and the latch assembly
items. See page 10 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.
2-6 Lift Handle Installation
The various parts of the handle assembly P#(A0686)
must be attached to the container frame. Page 10 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
the handle mount bracket. With the handle in place,
fasten the ball joint P#(K1442) to the end of the latch rod
P#(A0260) (Page 10). 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 10 and 11 for exploded parts drawings
and photographs of the complete assembly.
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2-7 Aluminum Grass Container
Installation
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 (Figure 2-7).
Reattach the bottom ends of the door opening linkages
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 (Page 10).
The door of the container should open and the box
should pivot clockwise towards the ground.
Figure 2-7.
(1) Hair Pin Clip
(Per Side)
Pivot Pins

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INLET RING
Figure-9.
Lift Handle Assembly
Figure-10.
Aluminum Grass Container
With Handle Attached
Figure-11.
Latch Hook Mechanism Assembly
Figure -12.
Aluminum Grass Container Assembly

Aluminum
Grass Container
Exploded View
C0040 - BOX TOP
C0029 - SCREEN SUPPORT
C1184 - FILL GAGE
K1418 - LINKAGE PIN
C0046 - BOX BOTTOM
K1435 - ADJUSTING SCREW
A0260 - LATCH ROD
K1422 - ADJUSTING NUT
B0193 - LINKAGE ROD
J0176 - LATCH SPRING
J0522 - HANDLE GRIP
A0574 - BOX HANDLE
V1152 - INLET RING W/
LOCKING PIN
B8113 - SCREEN
B0205 - BASE FRAME
B1529 - LATCH HOOK
B0192 - BASE FRAME PIVOT MOUNT
K1442 - ADJUSTING BALL JOINT
A0557 - DOOR FRAME ASSEMBLY
C0031 - BOX BACK & SIDES
B1730 - HANDLE MOUNT
A0558 - BOX/DOOR FRAME
V1131 - PLASTIC DOOR
B0194 - UPPER DOOR
MEMBER
B1574 - PIVOT BRACKET
A0087 - LATCH HOOK PIVOT PLATE
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MODEL#: 50721201
MOWER NAME: EVERRIDE
MOWER MODEL: WARRIOR
MOWER DECK SIZE: 60”
VAC NAME: 12 CUBIC FOOT PRO 12 FOR YEAR: 2006
REVISED:
PTO DRIVEN
BOM0279
(2)
J6009
9”-10”
HOSE
CLAMPS
(1)
E6020
BLOWER
CONE 9”
(TEST FIT)
(1)
6” x 45”
UPPER HOSE
(1)
9” x 36”
LOWER HOSE
A0695 UNIT ASSEMBLY
(1)
E2407
BOOT
(1)
B2220
WEIGHT
(1)
HB0262
HARDWARE
BAG
(1)
HB0266
HARDWARE
BAG
A0693 WEIGHT KIT A0694 BOOT KIT
(1)
HB0265
ENGINE
PULLEY
HARDWARE
BAG
(1)
HB0267
HARDWARE
BAG
(2)
B0318
WEIGHT
BRACKET
MOUNT
(1 LT. & 1 RT.)
B0317
WEIGHT
BRACKET
(1)
B0331
BOOT
PLATE
(1)
B2540
BOOT
ROD
(1)
A0623
PTO
ASSEMBLY
(1)
A0626
PTO HANDLE
ASSY.
(1)
A0670
PTO MNT.
PL. ASSY
(4)
B0321
PTO MNT.
CLAMP PL.
(1)
C0053
EXHAUST
DEFLECTOR
(1)
V1152
7” INLET WITH
LOCKING PIN
(1)
B0343
LT. LWR.
FRAME LEG
(1)
E0007
6” HOSE
RING
(1)
A0618
MAIN FRAME
ASSEMBLY
(1)
A0560
12 CU. FT
BOX ASSY
(1)
A0686
BOX HANDLE
ASSY.
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Exploded Parts View
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31
30
27
29
34
35
33
8
23
24
6
32
12
22
2
22
7
7
11
21
10
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
9
4
5
15
25
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25
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22
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PTO Parts List
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2-9 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 2-9.
Figure 2-9.
IMPELLER BLADE
1
2
3
4
5
2-10 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 2-10. 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 2-10.
(2) 5/16”-18 x 2-1/2”
ALL THREAD HHCS BOLTS
(2) 5/16”-18 JAM NUTS
BLOWER CONE
BLOWER CONE TAB
BLOWER HOUSING
BLOWER HOUSING TAB

2-13 Upper Hose Installation
Slide (1) 5”-6” upper hose clamp P#(J6011) onto both
ends of the 6” upper hose. Place (1) hose ring
P#(E0007) into one end of the 6” hose making sure the
hose is on at least 2”, then tighten the hose clamp.
Proceed to slide the opposite end of the 6” hose onto the
blower assembly and tighten hose clamp. Place the
hose ring onto the inlet ring and tighten the locking pin.
See Figure 2-13 for details. Make sure both ends of the
hose are securely fastened to the inlet and the blower
assembly outlet.
2-14 Lower Hose To Blower Cone
Installation
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 2-14).
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2-11 Boot To Mower Deck Installation
To mount the boot plate P#(B0331) to the boot
P#(E1113) use (3) 3/8”-16 x 1” carriage bolts P#(K1182)
and (3) 3/8”-16 flange nuts P#(K1215). See Figure 2-11
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.
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 Warrior
boot rod P#(B2540) or the Hornet boot rod P#(B0333)
through the deflector shield and boot plate. Fasten by
using (1) hair pin clip P#(K0099) as shown in the figures
below.
NOTE: The mower’s deflector shield is removed in the
following photo for clarity. Always have the deflector
shield mounted when mowing.
2-12 Length Of Hose Adjustment
The hoses in steps 2-13 and 2-14 must be cut to fit your
machine. Follow steps 2-13 and 2-14. do not cut the
hoses until you have tried to fit them on your machine.
Remember that the hoses have to be long enough to
adjust for the blower assembly’s movement as well as
allow for enough clamping surface between the inlet,
blower assembly, and the deck boot.
Boot Boot Plate
Hair Pin Clip Boot Rod
Figure 2-11.
Figure 2-14.
Figure 2-13. Inlet Ring W/Locking Pin
6” Hose Ring
5”-6” Hose Clamp
6” Upper Hose
INLET
UPPER
HOSE
BLOWER
CONE LOWER
HOSE
BOOT

Figure 2-16a.
Weight Bar
(1) Weight Bracket
Per Side
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” HHCS
(2) 3/8”-16 Flange Nut
Per Side
(1) Weight
Bracket Mount
Per Side
(1) 1/2”-13 U-Bolt
Per Side
Figure 2-16b.
2-15 Lower Hose To Boot Installation
Take the unattached end of the lower hose and slide it
over the circular end of the boot. Use the lower hose
clamp to secure the hose to the boot (Figure 2-15). Tip:
Before securing clamp rotate hose counter-clockwise
(away from yourself) approximately 1” to add in retaining
boot to mower deck.
2-16 Front Weight Installation
Secure the weight brackets P#(B0317) to the mower by
using (1) weight bracket mount P#(B0318), (2) 3/8”-16 x
1-1/4” HHCS P#(K1192) and (2) 3/8”-16 flange nuts
P#(K1215) per side (Fig. 2-16a). Next, secure the weight
to the weight brackets by using (2) ½”-13 u-bolts
P#(K0331) and (4) ½”-13 flange nuts P#(K1246). When
installing the 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. Tighten
all nuts and bolts. Use (Figure 2-16a or 2-16b) for more
detail.
Boot
Figure 2-15.
Clamp
Lower Hose
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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 2-4 and 2-5, 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 2-4 and 2-5 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

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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: _________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________ 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.
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 #: R1054
Part #: R1052
Part #: R1049 Part #: R1057
Part #: R1053
Part #: R1055
Part #:R1051
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Part #: R4037
Part #: R1070
Part #: R1065
Part #:R1083
Part #: R4027
Part #: R1069
Part #: R4028
Part #:R4008
Part #:R4015