Peco XCaliber 3160KW User manual

ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE
MANUAL PART#: Q0510
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MODEL #: 38621245
XCaliber 3160KW, 3360EFI,
3566KW, 3366EFI
DESIGNED FOR:
XCaliber Series
ENGINE DRIVEN
GRASS COLLECTION
SYSTEM
2015-2017
P
PECOPECO
PPPP
PECOPECOPECO

GRASS COLLECTION SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
6. Do not attempt to operate your unit or mower when not in the driver’s seat.
8. Stop unit, shut off deck attachment, set parking brake, shut off mower engine and remove spark plug wire before
9. Mow across the face of slopes (not steeper than 10 degrees); never up and down the face.
anyone who is not acquainted with the Safety Instructions to use your attachment.
Safety
1. Read the operator’s manual carefully and familiarize yourself with the proper use of your attachment. Do not allow
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.
7. Always stop unit when emptying the container.
removing clogs, removing or replacing hose, boot, blower cone, or performing any maintenance.
10. It is recommended that the container be kept only half full when negotiating any slopes. Start mowing on slopes
when the container is empty.
11. Inspect your lawn and remove any foreign objects before mowing. Never deliberately run the mower across any
foreign object.
12. Wear ear protection if the noise level is offensive.
13. Wear eye protection to prevent debris from damaging your eyes.
SECTION PAGE
2-1 Outer Engine Mount Tube Installation - - - - - - - - 6
2-8 Dump Mechanism Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
2-6 Box Handle Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - -9-11
1-1 Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
2-4 Blower Cone Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
Safety Alert Symbols- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3
Warranty - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
1-2 Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
II INSTALLATION FOR USE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
2-2 Engine Mount Arm Assembly Installation - - - - - - 7
2-3 Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly Installation- - - - - 7
2-5 Main Frame Assembly Installation - - - - - - - - - 8-9
2-7 Aluminum Grass Container Installation - - - - -11-12
I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
Aluminum Grass Container Exploded View - - - - - - - 13
2-9 Boot To Mower Deck Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - 14
SECTION PAGE
2-11 Upper Hose Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
2-13 Lower Hose To Boot Installation - - - - - - - - - - - 15
2-14 Impeller Blade Removal/Replacement - - - - - - - 16
2-15 Weight Kit Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
2-16 Throttle Kit Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
2-12 Lower Hose To Blower Cone Installation- - - - - - 15
Exploded Drawing Views and Parts Lists- - - - - - - - - 19
III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
2-10 Length of Hose Adjustment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
3-1 General Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -20
3-2 Operation & Tips On Mowing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
3-3 Disengagement Of The Blower - - - - - - - - - - - 20
3-4 Unloading The Collection System - - - - - - - - - - - 20
V PARTS AND SERVICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
5-1 Parts And Service Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
Torque Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23
IV MAINTENANCE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
4-1 Maintenance Checklist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20-21
Safety Decals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22

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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.
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.
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.
and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions
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.
This symbol is used to call attention to safety precautions that
SAFETY
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!”
could result in death or serious bodily injury.
Safety Signs
should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When
WARNING! NEVER operate the mower unless the discharge guard and either the deflector assembly or
the vacuum collector adapter are fastened securely in place.
Safety Alert Symbol
you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows
This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME
!
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 exist which, if
not avoided, could result in minor injury or property damage.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
DANGER
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
White letters on RED
Black letters on ORANGE
Black letters on YELLOW
rev1(8/2016)

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defect appears within 12 months from the date of delivery of the product to the original purchaser.
PECO LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW PRODUCTS
PECO extends the following warranties to the original purchaser of each new PECO consumer product subject
A. WHAT IS UNDER WARRANTY?
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
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,
Call PECO for Return Authorization. Damaged or broken parts other than engines or batteries, must be
ALL DEFECTIVE PARTS MUST BE RETURNED TO PECO FOR INSPECTION TO
as PECO elects, without charge if the defect appears within 90 days from the date of installation of such part or
B. SECURING WARRANTY ADJUSTMENTS.
returned to New PECO, Inc. 10 Walden Dr., 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.
before the expiration of the original warranty period, whichever is later.
C. ITEMS NOT COVERED BY PECO WARRANTY.
DETERMINE VALIDITY OF WARRANTY CLAIMS. Freight and mailing will be borne by the customer.
manufacturer.
Engines and batteries attached to PECO products are covered under a separate warranty by the respective
G. ANY MACHINE USED FOR RENTAL PURPOSES ARE GUARANTEED FOR 45 DAYS FROM
All obligations of New PECO, Inc. under this warranty shall be terminated if products are altered or modified in
F. NO REPRESENTATIONS ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES, DISCLAIMER.
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND MERCHANTABILITY.
The selling Service Center makes no warranty on his own on any item warranted by New PECO, Inc. unless he
D. UNAPPROVED ALTERATION OR MODIFICATION.
ways not approved by New PECO, Inc.
PECO, Inc. consumer products are set forth above. In no event will PECO be liable for special incidental or
The warranty covers only defective material and workmanship. It does not cover depreciation or damage
The only remedies the purchaser has in connection with the breach or performance of any warranty on New
DATE OF ORIGINAL SALE ONLY.
normal replacement of service items such as belts, cutting blades, hoses, etc., which are not defective shall be
Rev 2 (8/15)
caused by normal wear, accident, improper use or abuse of products. The cost of normal maintenance and
1. NO SERVICE CENTER WARRANTY.
any way.
paid for by the purchaser.
consequential damages.
authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of PECO or to modify the terms of this warranty in
E. ACCIDENTS AND NORMAL MAINTENANCE.
Neither New PECO, Inc. nor any company affiliated with it makes any warranties, representations or promises
H. REMEDIED EXCLUSIVE.
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
delivers to purchaser a separate written warranty certificate specifically warranting the item. The dealer has no

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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.
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.
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 and in pre-season and post-season
clean-up. The engine/blower/blade assembly is mounted
on the right side of the unit. The blower draws grass
clippings from the discharge area of the cutter deck back
to the 12 cubic foot aluminum box at the rear portion of
the mower frame. The operator can engage the blower
by starting the external engine. 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.
1-2 Description
Section I - INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION

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2-1 Outer Engine Mount Tube
Installation
Attach (2) Outer Engine Mount Brackets P#(B0569) to
the rear frame of the mower in the position and
orientation shown in Figure 2-1a and 2-1b, using (2)
3/8”-16 x 2-1/4" x 1-3/4" U-Bolts P#(K1436) and (4) 3/8”-
16 Ny-Flange Locknuts P#(K2038) PER BRACKET.
Leave the hardware finger tight until the blower
assembly has been installed and positioned correctly.
Secure the Outer Engine Mount Tube P#(B3727) to the
Outer Engine Mount Brackets using (2) 3/8”-16 x 2-1/8” x
2-5/8" U-Bolts P#(K1119) and (4) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange
Locknuts P#(K2038). Leave the hardware finger tight
until the Blower Assembly has been installed. Refer to
Figure 2-1b for reference.
(2) 3/8”-16 U-Bolts
(4) 3/8”-16 Locknuts
PER BRACKET
Rear Frame
Outer Engine
Mount Bracket
Outer Engine
Mount Bracket
Outer Engine
Mount Tube
(1) 3/8”-16 U-Bolt
(2) 3/8”-16 Locknuts
PER SIDE OF TUBE
Figure 2-1a
Figure 2-1b

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2-2 Engine Mount Arm Assembly
Installation
Insert the Engine Mount Arm Assembly P#(A1916) into
the Outer Engine Mount Tube and secure using (1)
Detent Pin P#(J0248). Refer to Figure 2-2.
2-3 Engine/Blower/Blade/Assembly
Installation
Position the Engine/Blower/Blade Assembly P#(A639)
on top of the Engine Mount Arm Assembly as shown in
Figure 2-2, and secure using (4) 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” HHCS
P#(K1157) and (4) 5/16”-18 Ny-Flange Locknuts
P#(K2516).
(4) 5/16”-18 x1-1/2” HHCS
(4) 5/16”-18 Locknuts
Engine/Blower
Blade Assembly
Engine Mount
Arm Assembly
Detent
Pin
Figure 2-2

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Attach the Main Frame Assembly P#(A1097) to the Lower Main Frame P#(B0567) using (4) 1/2”-13 x 1-1/4” HHCS
P#(K1232) and (4) 1/2”-13 Ny-Flange Locknuts P#(K2012). Use the middle set of mounting holes on the Main
Frame Assembly and the front set of mounting holes on the Lower Main Frame. Refer to Figure 2-5c on next page.
2-5 Main Frame Assembly Installation
Install the Lower Main Frame P#(B0567) by attaching to the ROPS (Roll Over Protection System) using (1) 3/8”-16
x 2-1/8” x 2-5/8” U-Bolt P#(K1119) and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Locknuts P#(K2038) on each side. Secure the back
section using the Frame Mount Spacer P#(B0777) and the Main Frame Clamp P#(B0302) with (2) 3/8”-16 x 1”
HHCS P#(K1191) and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Locknuts P#(K2038). Refer to Figure 2-5b
Figure 2-5b
ROPS
U-Bolt
Frame Mnt.
Spacer
Main Frame
Clamp
Blower
Cone Tabs
Blower
Cone
Figure 2-4
(2) 5/16”-18 x 2-1/2”
All Thread HHCS
(2) 5/16” Jam Nuts
2-4 Blower Cone Installation
Thread (1) 5/16”-18 Jam Nut P#(K0120) onto the end of each (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
P#(E6009) so the two tabs line up with the bolts then tighten completely. See Figure 2-4.

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2-6 Box Handle Assembly Installation
NOTE: Before continuing the lift handle installation, have someone assist you in turning the grass container
upside down. Insert (1) 3/8”-16 x 2” HHCS P#(K1208) into the Box Handle Assy. 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 2-6a.
Insert (1) 3/8”-16 x 2”
HHCS Into The Lift Handle
Secure With
(1) 3/8”-16 Flange Nut
(4) 1/2”-13 x 1-1/4” HHCS
(4) 1/2”-13 Locknuts
Use Middle
Set Of
Mounting Holes
Main Frame
Assembly
Figure 2-5c
Use Front
Set of Holes
Figure 2-6a

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Slide the lift handle through the slot on the Handle Mount Bracket. Insert the Lift Handle into the box frame as
shown in Figure 2-6b, and secure using (1) 3/8”-16 Flange Nut P#(K1215) on the inside of the container as
shown in Figure 2-6c.
Ball Joint
Latch Rod
(1) 5/16”-24 Hex Nut
(1) 5/16” Lock Washer
Latch Hook
Fasten the ball joint P#(K1442) to the end of the Latch Rod P#(A0260). 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 2-6d,
using (1) 5/16”-24 Hex Nut P#(K1444) and (1) 5/16” Lock Washer P#(K0043).
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
Figure 2-6b
Figure 2-6c
Figure 2-6d

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2-7 Aluminum Grass Container
Installation
NOTE: It is recommended that someone assist in
mounting the container. Lower the container onto the
frame while inserting 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 2-7a).
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 container should open and the
box should pivot clockwise towards the ground.
Washer
Hair Pin
Clip
Pivot
Pin
Figure 2-7a
Attach Latch Rod
To Lift handle
Secure With
(1) Cotter Pin
Attach Spring To
Lift Handle And To
Handle Mount Bracket
Attach the other end of the latch rod to the lift handle, as shown in Figure 2-6e. Attach on 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
2-6f. 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).
Figure 2-6e
Figure 2-6f

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Rue-Ring
Cotter Pin
Adjustment
Screw
Figure 2-8
To service your air filter, place your PECO Pro 12 Aluminum Grass Container in the dump position. Using a 12 mm
wrench, remove the fastener securing the strap that holds the air filter housing in place. Lift the strap and unhook
from the other side. At this point the filter housing should be able to pivot and rotate enough to gain access to the
clasps holding the housing together. Open clasps, remove cover and replace filter if needed. See Figure 2-7b
2-8 Dump Mechanism Adjustment
The linkage may be adjusted in two places, at the Adjusting Screw P#(K1435) and the latch assembly items. To
change the door closure tightness, screw the adjusting screw (Figure 2-8) 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.
Strap
12mm
Fastener
Clasp
Figure 2-7b
Air Filter
Housing

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ALUMINUM GRASS
CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
EXPLODED VIEW
C0040 - BOX TOP
C0029 - SCREEN SUPPORT
C1184 - FILL GAGE
K1418 - LINKAGE PIN
C0024 - BOX BOTTOM
K1435 - ADJUSTING SCREW
A0260 - LATCH ROD
K1422 - ADJUSTING NUT
B0193 - LINKAGE ROD
J0176 - LATCH SPRING
J0522 - HANDLE
GRIP
A0897 - BOX HANDLE
V1054 - INLET
B8113 - SCREEN
B1750 - BASE FRAME
B1529 - LATCH HOOK
B1727 - BASE FRAME PIVOT MOUNT
K1442 - ADJUSTING BALL JOINT
A0738 - DOOR FRAME
ASSEMBLY
C0023 - BOX BACK & SIDES
B1730 - HANDLE MOUNT
A0938 - BOX/DOOR FRAME
V1131 - PLASTIC DOOR
B0194 - UPPER DOOR
MEMBER
B1574 - PIVOT BRACKET
A0087 - LATCH HOOK PIVOT PLATE

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Position the Boot Plate P#(B0783) onto the top of the
Aluminum Boot P#(E0023) as shown in Figure 2-9a.
Secure the Boot Plate to the Boot using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1”
Carriage Bolts P#(K1182) and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange
locknuts P#(K2038). Insert the bolts from the inside of
the boot so that the locks nuts are on top of the boot
plate. This will prevent grass clipping from collecting on
the bolt threads. If needed use washers provided to
lower the boot for proper alignment with the top of the
discharge chute by placing on top of the boot between
the Boot Plate and Boot. Position the deck Mount Plate
P#(B0776) onto the top of the mower deck as shown in
Figure 2-9a. Secure the Deck Plate to the mower deck
using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” carriage bolts P#(K1182) and (2)
3/8”-16 Ny-Flange locknuts P#(K2038). Insert the bolts
from the underside of the mower deck.
Xcaliber 60” & 66” Models
NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until boot has been
installed to mower deck.
NOTE: Remove all grass deflector and/or mulching
hardware from the mower deck before proceeding.
2-9 Boot To Mower Deck Installation
Continued
Xcaliber
60” & 66” Deck
Mount Holes
XCaliber Boot Plate Mounting Locations
Refer to Figure 2-9b for XCaliber Boot Plate mounting
locations.
With all the carriage bolts still finger tight, use the slots in
the deck mount plate and the boot plate to position the
boot so that the front inside corner of the boot is flush to
the front outside edge of the mower deck. Also check for
clearance between the mowers blade and the bottom
edge of the boot. Once the boot is positioned correctly,
tighten all the hardware.
Align the holes in the Boot Plate P#(B0775) with the
holes in the deck mount plate. Insert the Boot Rod
P#(B0333) into the mounting holes and secure with (1)
Hair Pin Clip P#(K0099). Refer to Figure 2-9c.
Figure 2-9a (2) 3/8”-16 x 1”
Carriage Bolts
(2) 3/8”-16 Locknuts
Deck Mount
Plate
Boot
Plate Boot
Boot Rod
Hair Pin
Clip
Boot
Deck Mount
Plate
Boot
Plate
Figure 2-9b
Figure 2-9c

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The hoses in steps 2-11 and 2-12 must be cut to fit your
machine. Follow steps 2-11 and 2-12. 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
blower assembly, and the deck boot.
2-10 Length Of Hose Adjustment
Slide a Spirofil Hose Clamp P#(J0060) onto both
ends of the 6” upper hose (Figure 2-11). Then slide one
end of the 6” hose onto the plastic inlet P#(V1054) on
the right side of the aluminum box assembly. Make sure
there is about a two-inch overlap between the hose end
and plastic inlet. Secure the hose ring with the locking
pin. Proceed to slide the opposite end of the 6” hose
onto the outlet of the blower assembly. See (Figure 2-11)
for details. Make sure both ends of the hose are clearly
attached to the inlet and the blower assembly inlet.
Tighten the hose clamps.
adjust for the blower assembly’s movement as well as
2-11 Upper Hose Installation
allow for enough clamping surface between the inlet,
2-12 Lower Hose To Blower Cone
Installation
Slide a Spirofil 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
boot to mower deck.
Take the unattached end of the lower hose and slide it
clamp to secure the hose to the boot (Figure 2-11). Tip:
assembly should look like Figure 2-11.
2-13 Lower Hose To Boot Installation
over the circular end of the boot. Use the lower hose
(away from yourself) approximately 1” to aid in retaining
Before securing clamp rotate hose counter-clockwise
Figure 2-11
Inlet
Upper
Hose
Lower
Hose
Boot
Hose
Clamps
Blower
Outlet
Blower
Cone
Hose
Clamps

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2
4
5
1
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
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9Taper-Lock Bushing
Enlarged View
Tips on removing impeller blade;
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.
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 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 2-14. 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.
2-14 Impeller Blade
Removal/Replacement
To gain impeller blade (#1) access, first remove the
blower cone (#2) from the blower housing 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
2-14.
Figure 2-14

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2-15 Weight Kit Installation
Attach the Left Weight Bracket P#(B0962) and Right
Weight Bracket P#(B0963) to the front frame of the
mower. Place each weight bracket onto the frame tube
and secure using (1) 3/8”-16 x 2-1/4” x 1-3/4” U-Bolt
P#(K1436) and (2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Lock nuts
P#(K2038). Leave the hardware finger tight so the
position of the weight brackets can be adjusted left or
right if necessary. Refer to Figure 2-15a.
NOTE: It is recommended that someone assist you in
the weight kit installation procedure.
Using two people, lift the weight bars P#(B2220) into
position. Secure the weight bars to the left and right
weight brackets using (2) 1/2”-13 x 4-1/4” u-bolts
P#(K0331) and (4) 1/2”-13 Ny-Flange locknuts
P#(K2012). NOTE: Before tightening all of the
hardware, make sure the weight bars are centered
between the weight brackets.
(1) 3/8”-16 x 2-1/4” x 1-3/4”
U-Bolt
(2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Locknuts
(2) 1/2”-13 U-Bolts
(4) 1/2”-13 Locknuts
Weight
Bars
Weight
Bracket Weight
Bracket
(1) 3/8”-16 x 2-1/4” x 1-3/4”
U-Bolt
(2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Locknuts
(1) 3/8”-16 x 2-1/4” x 1-3/4”
U-Bolt
(2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Locknuts
(1) 3/8”-16 x 2-1/4” x 1-3/4”
U-Bolt
(2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Locknuts
(1) 3/8”-16 x 2-1/4” x 1-3/4”
U-Bolt
(2) 3/8”-16 Ny-Flange Locknuts
Figure 2-15a

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2-16 Throttle Installation
To install the throttle kit assembly to the ROPS (roll over
protection system), place the 3/8” U-Bolt P#(K0136) onto
the ROPS with the threads facing the front of the mower.
Next slide on the throttle mount plate assembly P#(A0666)
with the rivets also facing toward the front of the mower.
Tighten the throttle mount plate assembly securely to the
ROPS using (2) 3/8”16 Ny-Flange Locknuts P#(K2038)
(Figure 2-16a). With the throttle cable facing toward the
engine/blower/blade assembly, place the throttle base plate
over the rivets, Slide the throttle cable kit to the right,
moving the smaller end of the slot over the rivets. When
positioned correctly, the throttle spring plate will snap into
place (Figure 2-16b & c).
To remove the throttle cable kit, lift the throttle spring plate
and slide the throttle kit to the left.
NOTE: Cable sleeve may need to be cut, depending
on the engine type. The hole for the throttle cable may
be covered by the rubber sleeve.
To fasten the throttle cable end to the engine, place
the throttle control lever into the “slow” position.
Rotate the engine throttle lever to the “slow” position.
Remove screw on the engine next to the “fast”
position. Attach the throttle cable sleeve clamp,
oriented with bent tab up and facing the engine, using
the 10-32 x 3/4” HHFS provided in the engine
hardware. Insert “Z” bend into the hole on the throttle
lever. Clamp the throttle cable sleeve to the engine
and tighten (Figure 2-16d). Rotate the throttle control
lever into the “fast” position to check for proper
installation.
Throttle Base Plate
Throttle Spring
Plate Throttle
Properly Assembled
Throttle Cable Kit
ROPS
or
Upper Frame Assy.
(1) 3/8”-16 U-Bolt
(2) 3/8”-16 Flange Nuts
Throttle Mount
Plate Assembly
Z-Bend
Figure 2-16c
Figure 2-16d
Figure 2-16b
Figure 2-16a

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engage the parking brake and turn the mower off, then
turn off the engine/blower/blade assembly. Check the
upper hose, lower hose, top screen and boot for clogs.
damp conditions will require reduced ground speed.
if grass is extra tall.
* Mow twice, at different height settings, (high, then low),
the mowing conditions such as type and height of turf
B. Start the engine/blower/blade assembly.
D. Engage the mower deck.
* Wet grass and leaves will decrease effectiveness and
C. Start the mower.
more than 2” of grass length with each mowing.
A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE the maintenance list
* Watch your speed- Normal conditions will allow a
3-1 General Safety
in paragraph 4-1.
Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual
and the mower’s operator’s manual should operate this
machine.
(Experts recommend not cutting off more than 1/3 of
speed of up to approximately 5 mph, but thick, heavy
the grass blade length at any given time.)
NOTE: If the collection system does not appear to be
collecting the grass clippings; disengage the deck,
will increase horsepower requirements.
3-2 Operation And Tips On Mowing
To obtain the maximum effectiveness from your
collection system the tips listed below should be
followed:
* Mow with sharp blades- A sharp blade cuts cleaner.
* Mow at higher cutting heights- Remove and mulch no
* Remember that horsepower requirements will vary with
grass, moisture content, amount of leaves, whether the
terrain is flat or hilly, etc.
SECTION III
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
away from the unit. While holding the handle pushed
A. Stop the forward movement of the mower.
MAINTENANCE
3-3 Disengagement Of The Blower
downward. The container will release its contents.
will swing upward and the container will rotate
C. Turn of the engine/blower/blade assembly.
D. Verify that the dump area is clear.
3-4 Unloading The Collection System
E. Push the dump handle, on the left of the operator,
F. Once the contents of the container have fallen out, the
operating position. With the handle in the ‘away’
This motion will allow the latch to lock back into
WARNING: The blower will continue to spin. DO NOT
TOUCH the blower until the blades have come to a
complete stop.
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.
B. Disengage the mower deck.
collection position.
Move the handle towards the center of the mower.
A. Turn the engine/blower/blade assembly off.
away, move the handle upward. The container door
container is ready to move back into its normal
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.
position, pull the handle downward until it stops.
SECTION IV
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
necessary to sharpen the blades, remove the blades
from the spindles before sharpening. DO NOT
sharpen blades while still attached to the mower.
wrapped around them.
2. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary. If it is