Peco Pro 12 DFS 49651201 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
60” DECKS
Model# 49651201
2018-NEWER
MODEL YEAR:
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MANUAL PART#: Q0532
ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE
PTO-X DRIVEN - GRASS
COLLECTION SYSTEM
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GRASS COLLECTION SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Alert Symbols- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3
SECTION PAGE
Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
Warranty - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
Introduction- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
Preparation Of Mower - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
Mount Arm Assy Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
II INSTALLATION FOR USE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
Main Frame Assy Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
PTO Drive Assy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-11
Drive Assy & Belt Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
Lift Handle Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
Aluminum Box Assy Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
Dump Mechanism Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
Inlet, Inlet Ring, Debris Deflector Installation - - - - - - 15
Boot Kit Assy & Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Rear Frame Assy & Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Wire Harness Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20-23
Parts And Service Information- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 37
Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement - - - - - - - - - - 19
Safety Decals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 35
General Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 36
Disengagement Of The PTO Assembly- - - - - - - - - - 36
Maintenance Checklist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 37
V PARTS AND SERVICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 37
Weight Kit Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
Overall Parts List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -34
Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 39
Exploded Views & Parts List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25-33
Upper Hose Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Lower Hose to Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - -18
Length of Hose Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Lower Hose to Boot Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Unloading The Collection System - - - - - - - - - - - - - 36
Operation & Tips On Mowing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 36
SECTION PAGE
III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 36
IV MAINTENANCE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 36-37
Lubrication - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 37
Torque Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 38
SAFETY
9. Mow across the face of slopes (not more than 10 degrees); never up and down the face.
11. Inspect your lawn and remove any foreign objects before mowing. Never deliberately run the mower across any
13. Wear eye protection to prevent debris from getting into your eyes.
12. Wear hearing protection.
when the container is empty.
10. It is recommended that the container be emptied when half full while operating on slopes. Start mowing on slopes
foreign object.
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.
3. Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
2. Know the controls and how to stop them quickly. READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL!
4. Be especially watchful of children and pets entering into the area while operating.
5. Keep your eyes and mind on your machine while mowing or operating your attachment. Don’t let others distract
you.
7. Always shut off blades and engine when emptying the container.
6. Do not attempt to operate your machine when not in the driver’s seat.
8. Stop machine, shut off deck attachment, set parking brake, shut off engine and remove ignition key before
removing clogs, removing or replacing hose, boot, blower cone, or performing any maintenance.
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SAFETY
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.
you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows
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! 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.
This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME
Safety Alert Symbol
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
and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions
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.
could result in death or serious bodily injury.
Safety Signs
DANGER
!
CAUTION
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation 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
WARNING
!
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PECO LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW PRODUCTS
A. WHAT IS UNDER WARRANTY?
PECO extends the following warranties to the original purchaser of each new PECO consumer product subject
to the following limitations.
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, before the expiration of the original warranty period, whichever is later.
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.
3. COMMERCIAL USE: Products put to personal use around a single household or residence is considered
'Residential'; Products put to any business use (agricultural, commercial, or industrial) or used at multiple
locations is considered 'Commercial.' Products designated as 'Commercial' are warrantied for 12 months
from the date of delivery of the product to the original purchaser when used for in commercial applications.
Products designated as 'Residential' are warrantied for 90 days from the date of delivery of the product to the
original purchaser when in commercial applications.
Engines and batteries attached to PECO products are covered under a separate warranty by the respective
manufacturer.
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.
Call PECO for Return Authorization. Damaged or broken parts other than engines or batteries, must be
returned to New PECO, Inc. at 10 Walden Drive, Arden, NC 28704 before any warranty adjustment can be
authorized. At the time of requesting warranty adjustment, the purchaser must present evidence of the date of
delivery of the product. The purchaser shall pay any charge for the product to and from Arden, NC.
H. REMEDIED EXCLUSIVE
1. NO SERVICE CENTER WARRANTY
Neither New PECO, Inc. nor any company affiliated with it makes any warranties, representations or promises
as to the quality of performance of its products other than those set forth herein. Except as described above,
New PECO, Inc. makes no other warranties AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND MERCHANTABILITY.
All obligations of New PECO, Inc. under this warranty shall be terminated if products are altered or modified in
ways not approved by New PECO, Inc.
The only remedies the purchaser has in connection with the breach or performance of any warranty on New
PECO, Inc. consumer products are set forth above. In no event will PECO be liable for special incidental or
consequential damages.
C. ITEMS NOT COVERED BY PECO WARRANTY
D. UNAPPROVED ALTERATION OR MODIFICATION
F. NO REPRESENTATIONS ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES, DISCLAIMER
G. PRODUCTS USED FOR RENTAL OR LEASE PURPOSES ARE WARRANTIED FOR 45 DAYS
FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL SALE ONLY
E. ACCIDENTS AND NORMAL MAINTENANCE
The selling Service Center makes no warranty on his own on any item warranted by New PECO, Inc. unless he
delivers to purchaser a separate written warranty certificate specifically warranting the item. The dealer has no
authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of PECO or to modify the terms of this warranty in
any way.
B. SECURING WARRANTY ADJUSTMENTS
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NOTE: All references made to right, left, front, rear, top
or bottom are as viewed from the normal operator’s
position on the mower.
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. The manuals are
provided to give you the necessary instructions to
properly mount, operate and maintain 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.
Section I - INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
The grass collection system is designed for turf
maintenance where there is a need to collect the grass
clippings as the mower cuts the turf. It is also used for
picking up leaves in pre-season and post-season clean-
up. The blower, mounted on the right side of the unit,
uses a belt and gearbox system from the engine PTO
shaft. Drive train protection comes through belt
slippage. The blower draws grass clippings from the
discharge area of the cutting deck back to the collection
unit 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 collection
unit is full with clippings, it can be easily released for
dumping.
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Preparation Of Mower
Upon removal of clutch determine if your mower is
equipped with a D-drive spacer. If so, then proceed to
Figure B. If your mower is equipped with bolt, fender
and lock washer without D-drive spacer proceed to
Figure C. Remove the D-drive spacer using an arbor
press or equivalent. On removal, adjacent bearing
OUTER race must be supported or bearing damage
may occur. Refer to Figure B.
NOTE: The mower deck PTO belt must be removed
from the electric clutch before continuing with the
installation. Refer to your mower’s owner’s manual for
instructions on PTO belt removal.
From the underside of the engine, disconnect the wiring
harness attached to the electric clutch. Remove the bolt
and electric clutch from the mower. Refer to Figure A.
The engine pulley assembly must be installed using an
arbor press or equivalent. During installation, opposite
bearing inner race must be supported or bearing
damage may occur. Refer to Figure D.
Once the Engine Pulley Bushing is installed, reattach
the clutch assembly & deck PTO belt to the mower and
then review Figure E.
To assemble and fasten the Engine Pulley, align the
Engine Pulley Bushing to the mower’s clutch pulley and
fasten using (1) Clamp Washer, (1) Lock Washer, and
(1) Hex Bolt. Torque the bolt to 55 ft./lbs. The added
pulley will power the collection system and should
resemble Figure F when installed.
Section II - INSTALLATION FOR USE
PRESS
Figure B
Remove Bolt D-Drive Spacer
Figure A
Remove 7/16”-20
Bolt & Washers
Figure C
PRESS
Engine Pulley Bushing Installation
Figure D
Engine Pulley
Bushing
Hex Bolt
Lock Washer
Pulley
Bushing
Number
Located
Here
Clamp Washer
Engine Pulley
Figure E
Electric Clutch
Engine Pulley Assembled Into Electric Clutch
Figure F
P# M0309
P# K0278
P# K0140
P# K1481 - 7/16”-20 x 5-1/2” HHCS
P# S0226 - #36

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Rear Frame Assembly & Installation
To install the Lower Main Frame Bracket (Item #1), align the two bottom bolt holes to those on top of the mower
bumper. The cutout located on the right side of the Lower Main Frame Bracket should allow the bracket to be
positioned over and on top of the mower bumper. Secure the Lower Main Frame Bracket by using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1-
1/2” HHCS (Item #3), (2) 3/8” Flat Washer (Item #4) and (2) 3/8” Ny-Flange Lock Nut (Item #5) for the two center
bolt holes. For the bolt hole located on the left side of the mower and Lower Main Frame Bracket, use (1) 1/2”-13 x
2-1/2” HHCS (item #6), (1) 1/2” Flat Washer (Item #7) and (1) 1/2”-13 Ny-Flange Lock Nut (Item #8). Refer to
Figure A.
To Install the Rear Lower Frame Bracket (Item #2), align the two middle bolt holes to those located lower on the
mower bumper. Secure the Rear Lower Frame Bracket using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HHCS (Item #3) and (2) 3/8” Ny-
Flange Lock Nut (Item #5). Refer to Figure A.
Rear Bumper
Item # Part # Desc. Qty.
1 B0873 Lower Main Frame Bracket 1
2 B0851 Rear Lower Frame Bracket 1
3 K1193 HHCS 3/8"-16 X 1-1/2" GR5 4
4 K0047 Flat Washer 3/8" / 1.00 OD x .446 ID x .075 T 2
5 K2038 Ny-Flange Lock Nut 3/8"-16 4
6 K1235 1/2"-13 x 2-1/2" HHCS GR5 1
7 K0055 Flat Washer 1/2" / 1.383 OD x .560 ID x .120 T 1
8 K2012 1/2"-13 Ny-Flange Lock Nut 1
Figure A

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To Install the Mount Arm Assembly (Item #5), refer to Figure B. First, align the mounting holes of the Mount Arm
Assembly to the holes on the right of the Rear Lower Frame Bracket and those located on the mower, refer to
Figure B. Secure the left side of the Mount Arm Assembly by using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolt (Item #6) and (2)
3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Lock Nut (Item #7). Next, secure the right side of the mount arm by using (2) 1/2”-13 x 2-1/2”
HHCS (Item #8) and (2) 1/2”-13 Ny-Flange Lock Nut (Item #9).
Tighten all hardware at this time.
Preparation: Prepare the Mount Arm Assembly (Item #2) by installing the Mount Arm Gusset (Item #1) using (2)
3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolt (Item #3) and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Lock Nut (Item #4). Refer to Figure A.
Mount Arm Assembly Installation
Figure A
Rear Lower
Frame Bracket
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Figure B
Rear Bumper

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Align the bolt holes located on the left and right Legs of the Main Frame Assembly (Item #1) to the bolt holes on the
left and right of the Lower Main Frame Bracket. Secure the Main Frame Assembly to the Lower Main Frame
Bracket by using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolt (Item #2) and (2) 3/8” Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item #3). Refer to
Figure A.
Main Frame Assembly Installation
Note: It is recommended to have the Left Leg of the Main Frame Assembly sitting on the inside of the Lower Main
Frame Bracket and the Right Leg of the Main Frame Assembly to be sitting on the outside of the Lower Main
Frame Bracket.
Figure A
Item # Part # Desc. Qty.
1 A0601 MAIN FRAME ASSY 1
2 K1182 Carriage Bolt 3/8"-16 x 1" 4
3 K2038 Ny-Flange Lock Nut 3/8"-16 4
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First, attach the Belt Guard Assembly P#(A2069_02) to the Drive Assembly P#(A2061_01) using (2) 1/4”-20 x 5/8”
Carriage Bolts P#(K1010) and (2) 1/4”-20 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts P#(K2014). Refer to Figure A. Leave Bolts
Loose.
PTO Drive Assembly
Once the Mount Arm Assembly is installed and secured to the mower, assemble the Drive Assembly
P#(A2061_01), Belt Guard Assembly P#(A2069_02) & Idler Mount Assembly P#(A2067_02).
Notice Marked Holes Below;
For This Installation, Use Holes
Marked With The Letter ‘P’
BELT GUARD ASSY. HOLES
Item # Part # Desc. Qty.
1 K1010 1/4"-20 x 5/8" Carriage Bolt 2
2 K2014 1/4"-20 Ny-Flange Lock Nut 2
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Belt Guard
Drive Assembly
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Figure A

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Next, secure the Idler Mount Assembly P#(A2067_02) to the Belt Guard Assembly P#(A2069_02) using (2) 3/8”-16 x
1” Carriage Bolts P#(K1182) and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts P#(K2038). Refer to Figure C & D. Tighten All
Bolts.
Attach the Idler Mount Assembly P#(A2067_02) to the Drive Assembly using (1) 3/8”-16 x 1” HHCS (A) P#(K1191), (1)
3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolt (B) P#(K1182) and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts P#(K2038). Refer to Figure B. Leave
Bolts Loose (Note: Orientation of bolts A & B.)
PTO Drive Assembly (Continued)
(1) K1182 - 3/8”-16
x 1” Carriage Bolt
(1) K2038 - 3/8”-16 NyFlange
Lock Nut
Figure C
(1) K1182 - 3/8”-16
x 1” Carriage Bolt
(1) K2038 - 3/8”-
16 NyFlange
Lock Nut
Belt
Guard
Item # Part # Desc. Qty.
1 K1182 Carriage Bolt 3/8"-16 x 1" 1
2 K2038 Ny-Flange Lock Nut 3/8"-16 2
3 K1191 HHCS 3/8"-16 x 1" GR5 1
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Idler Mount
Assembly
Drive Assembly
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B
Figure D
Figure B

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Drive Assembly
Mount Arm Assembly
Knob Plunger Pin
Lock Handle
Belt Path
Engine Drive Pulley
Drive Assembly Pulley
Flat Idler Pulley
Insert Screw
Driver Here
Insert the Drive Assembly into the receiver tube on the Mount Arm Assembly until the Knob Plunger Pin engages.
Once in place, turn Lock Handle clockwise until tight. Next, feed the AK83 Belt P#(M0315) between the Belt Guard
and the Idler Mount Assembly. Place belt around the Engine Drive Pulley on the underside of the mower. While one
person inserts a screw driver (or similar tool) into the Idler Mount Assembly and rotates lever arm clockwise, enough
to relieve all tension from belt, place belt around the Drive Assembly Pulley. Once the belt is in position, carefully
release the tension to tighten belt.
Drive Assembly and Belt Installation
(Note: It is recommended that someone assist during this step.)
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Lift Handle Installation
NOTE: Before continuing the Lift Handle installation,
have someone assist you in turning the Box Assembly
upside down. Insert (1) 3/8”-16 x 2” HHCS P#(K1208)
into the Lift Handle P#(A0897), and secure with (1) 3/8”-
16 Flange Nut P#(K1215). Thread the flange nut onto
the bolt upside down, as shown in Figure A. Do not
tighten the nut fully at this time.
Slide the Lift Handle through the slot on the Handle
Mount Bracket. Insert the Lift Handle into the Box Frame
as shown in Figure B, and secure using (1) 3/8”-16
Flange Nut P#(K1215) on the inside of the Box as shown
in Figure C. Now test the movement of the handle. It
should have full-range of movement in the slot. If the
handle does not have full-range of movement, adjust the
3/8”-16 Flange Nut from step A. Once achieved, tighten
the fasteners.
Attach the other end of the Latch Rod to the Lift Handle,
as shown in Figure E. Attach one end of the Spring
P#(J0176) to the Lift Handle and the other end of the
Spring to the Handle Mount Bracket as shown in Figure
F. Adjust the Ball Joint up or down on the Latch Rod
threads until the Latch Hook closes completely. After
adjusting the Latch Hook, secure the Latch Rod to the
Lift Handle using (1) Cotter Pin P#(K0094).
Fasten the Ball Joint P#(K1442) to the end of the Latch
Rod P#(A2107). Tighten the Ball Joint to approximately
half-way down the threads on the Latch Rod. Attach the
Ball Joint to the Latch Hook as shown in Figure D, using
(1) 5/16”-24 Hex Nut P#(K1444) and (1) 5/16” Lock
Washer P#(K0043).
Insert (1) 3/8”-16 x 2”
HHCS Into The Lift Handle
Secure With
(1) 3/8”-16 Flange Nut
Slide Lift Handle Through
Handle Mount Bracket And
Fasten To Box Frame
Use (1) 3/8”-16 Flange Nut
On The Inside Of The
Grass Container
(1) 5/16”-24 Hex Nut
(1) 5/16” Lock Washer
Latch Hook
Ball Joint
Attach Latch Rod
To Lift handle
Secure With
(1) Cotter Pin
Attach Spring To
Lift Handle And To
Handle Mount Bracket
Figure A
Figure B
Figure C
Figure E
Figure F
Figure D
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Aluminum Box Assembly Installation
NOTE: It is recommended that two extra people assist
in mounting the Box Assembly. Two can lower the Box
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 B). 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. The Door of
the Box Assembly should open and the Box should pivot
clockwise towards the ground.
Dump Mechanism Adjustment
The mechanism may be adjusted in three places, at the
Adjusting Screw P#(K1435), at the Latch Hook Pivot Bolt
and the linkage Ball Joint. To change the door closure
tightness, thread the Adjusting Screw (Figure C) in or out
or by adjusting the Latch Hook Pivot Bolt within its’
mounting slot. To adjust the Latch Hook closure angle,
thread the Linkage Ball Joint in or out.
Rue-Ring
Cotter Pin
Adjusting
Screw
Washer
Hair Pin
Clip
Pivot
Pin
Attach
Here
Box Assembly
Figure A
Figure B
Figure C

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Figure A Figure C
Inlet, Inlet Ring & Debris Deflector Installation
Open box door. From inside box, slide Inlet (Item #3) halfway into inlet hole (See Figure A). Take each half of the Inlet
Ring (Item #1) and attach around matching groove in Inlet (Item #3). Slide Inlet (Item #3) & Inlet Ring (Item #1)
against inlet hole and align four holes. Fasten Inlet Ring (Item #1) bottom holes using (2) 5/16” IT Tooth Lock Washers
(Item #4) & (2) 5/16”-18 x 1/2” HHCS (Item #6) (See Figure B). Fasten Inlet Ring (Item #1) top holes using (2) 5/16” IT
Tooth Lock Washers (Item #4) & (2) 5/16”-18 x 1-1/4” HHCS (Item #5). Slide Debris Deflector (Item #2) over inside top
bolt threads (Item #5). Fasten Debris Deflector (Item #3) using (2) 5/16”-18 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item #7). Final
assembly should resemble Figure C.
Figure B
Note: Box Top & Screen Removed
In Figure Above For Visual Clarity.
Open Box Door
To Assemble Inlet,
Inlet Ring & Debris
Deflector
Inlet
Hole
Item # Part # Desc. Qty.
1 C0074 Inlet Ring 1
2 C0088 Debris Deflector 1
3 V0025 Universal Inlet / 6" & 7" 1
4 K0044 I/T Tooth Lock Washer 5/16" 4
5 K1156 5/16"-18 x 1-1/4" HHCS 2
6 K1152 HHCS 5/16"-18 x 1/2" 2
7 K2516 Ny-Flange Lock Nut 5/16"-18 2

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Boot Kit Assembly & Installation
Secure the Boot Plate (Item#2) to the Aluminum Boot (Item#1) using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolts (Item#3) and (2)
3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Lock Nuts (Item#4). Insert the Carriage Bolts from the inside of the Boot so the threads are on the
top of the Boot. This will prevent grass clippings from collecting on the threads. Leave the hardware loose until the
Boot Plate has been attached to the mower deck. Refer to Figure A.
Remove the hardware from the grass deflector and insert (1) Boot Rod (Item#5) into the grass deflector mounting
holes as shown in Figure B. Secure the Boot Rod using (1) Hair Pin Clip (Item#6). With the Carriage Bolts still loose,
adjust the position of the Boot so that there is no gap between the mower deck and the Boot. Tighten the hardware at
this time.
Figure B
Figure A
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Now partially thread (1) bolt into each of the two threaded bosses located on the Blower Housing. Place
8” Blower Cone P#(E6009) so the two tabs line up with the bolts and tighten completely as shown in
Figure B.
Thread (1) 5/16”-18 Jam Nut P#(K0120) onto each end of (2) 5/16”-18 x 2-1/2” HHCS P#(K0125) as
shown in Figure A.
Blower Cone Installation
Once the (2) bolts are tight, tighten the Jam Nuts against the threaded boss as shown in Figure C.
Refer to Figure D for proper Blower Cone installation reference.
Figure B
Threaded
Boss
Blower
Cone Tab
Figure C (1st) Tighten
Bolt
(2nd) Tighten
Jam Nut
Figure D
Blower
Cone
Thread (1) Jam Nut
Onto Each 5/16”-18 Bolt
Figure A

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Length Of Hose Adjustment
The hoses in the following steps must be cut to fit your
machine. Do not cut the hoses until you have tried to fit
them on your machine. Remember that the hoses need
to be long enough to allow for the opening and closing of
the collection system as well as allowing ample clamping
surface between each component.
Upper Hose Installation
Slide a Hose Clamp P#(J0060) over one end of the 6”
Upper Hose. Secure this end of the 6” Upper Hose to the
Blower Outlet. See Figure below for details. Secure
opposite end of the 6” Upper Hose to the Inlet. Make
sure both ends are securely fastened by tightening the
Hose Clamp and rotating the Inlet Snap Fastener
towards the hose to lock in place.
Take the unattached end of the Lower Hose and secure
it to the circular end of the Boot and fasten by tightening
the Hose Clamp.
Lower Hose To Boot Installation
Slide a 8” Hose Clamp P#(J0080) over both ends of the
8” Lower Hose. Secure one end of the Lower Hose to
the Blower Cone and fasten by tightening the Hose
Clamp.
Tip: Before securing Hose Clamp fully, rotate Lower
Hose counter-clockwise (away from yourself)
approximately 1” to aid in retaining Boot to mower deck.
Lower Hose To Blower Cone
Installation
Inlet
Hose
Clamps
Hose
Clamps
Blower
Outlet
Upper
Hose
Lower
Hose
Blower
Cone
Boot

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3
2
4
5
1
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
11
14
9Taper-Lock Bushing
Enlarged View
Tips on removing impeller blade;
1 - Try carefully hitting the base of the impeller blade
(#1), between each vein (#12), with a rubber mallet to
loosen the taper-lock bushing hold.
2 - Spray break-free lubricant into the surrounding areas
of the taper-lock bushing (#9) and repeat Tip 1.
To Replace: First, place the impeller blade (#1) over the
drive shaft (#13). Next, slide the taper-lock bushing (#9)
on to the drive shaft and into the impeller blade, aligning
the non-threaded holes (#14) of the taper-lock bushing
to the threaded holes of the impeller blade. Then, fasten
by using two 1/4”-20 x 1” HHCS (#10), one spacer
bushing (#8) one taper lock bushing washer (#7), and
one 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HHCS (#6). Torque all bolts to the
specifications located in the chart towards the back of
this manual. Last, rotate the impeller blade to ensure
that the blade is clear of contact on all sides of the
blower housing.
To gain impeller blade (#1) access, first remove the
blower cone (#2) from the blower housing, located on
the PTO assembly P#(A1821), by removing two blower
cone bolts and nuts (#3). Next, remove the blower
housing front (#4) by removing seven bolts and nuts (#5)
around the outer housing edge. Refer to Figure A.
To Remove: First, remove one 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HHCS
P#(K1211) (#6), one taper-lock bushing washer
P#(K0278) (#7) and one spacer bushing P#(S3242) (#8)
from the taper-lock bushing (#9). See Figure A. Next,
remove two 1/4”-20 x 1” HHCS (#10) and place them
into the threaded holes (#11) of the taper-lock bushing
P#(S4302). Last, gradually thread each bolt evenly into
the taper-lock bushing, forcing the blade to break-away
from the taper-lock bushing.
Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement
Figure A

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Wire Harness Installation
Route the Wiring Harness in through the hole at the
bottom right of the rear end of the mower. Refer to
Figure A.
Locate the (2) existing bolts on the operator’s right hand
side panel. Loosen the (2) bolts and remove the first
bolt. Install the PTO Switch Bracket by sliding it behind
the bolts then replace and tighten the hardware. Refer to
Figure B.
(Recommended Cable Tie point)
Figure A
Figure B
WARNING
!
To Prevent Serious Injury-
Proper Installation Of Safety Interlock Harness
Is Mandatory. Please Check That All Interlock
Points Work Correctly Once Installed.
Route the Negative Lead of the PTO Switch to the
regulator rectifier of the mower’s engine, located towards
the front right of the engine (refer to Figure C), using the
Ring Terminal of the Negative Lead to secure the
attachment.
Figure C