P PECO PTO GRASS COLLECTION SYSTEM DESIGNED FOR: MODEL 12031301, 12031302 GRAVELY 100 SERIES MOWERs OPERATOR’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY MANUAL PART#: Q0322 OPERATION $4.
PTO GRASS COLLECTION SYSTEM TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE SECTION Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Safety Alert Symbols - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Warranty - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1 Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2 Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - II INSTALLATION FOR USE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1 Prepar
SAFETY WARNING! NEVER operate the unit unless the discharge guard and either the deflector assembly or the vacuum collector adapter are fastened securely in place. WARNING! Do not work around the mower deck boot or the blower area until you are certain that the mower blades and the blower impeller have stopped rotating. WARNING! To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the vacuum collector; ONLY AFTER STOPPING THE MOWER’S ENGINE AND WAITING FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
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.
SECTION I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION 1-1 Introduction Section II INSTALLATION FOR USE 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.
. Figure 4. 2-2 Attaching Muffler Guard Locate the two exhaust diverters (P#J0251 w/ 1-1/4” ID, P#J0250 w/ 1-3/8” ID) and clamp kit P#(X1046) provided in the hardware bag. Fasten the correct size exhaust deflector onto the mower’s exhaust and aim the exhaust as shown in Figure 3. Next, fasten the exhaust diverter by using the clamp kit. Right Left Figure 3. Mower’s Exhaust Rear Of Mower 3 Existing Bolts Here NOTE: Right and left views are as seen from drivers perspective. Figure 5.
2-4 Safety Interlock Harness Connection Figure 9. The safety interlock harness is located inside of the right PTO arm assembly (Figure 7). To install the harness to the mower, lift the hood of the mower for engine compartment access. Route the harness as shown towards the parking brake switch bracket on the mower (Figure 8). Fasten the harness to the mower’s rear frame by using (1) zip tie P#(J0245) to prevent the harness from rubbing the mower’s tire.
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Exploded Parts View Figure 12. Exploded View Of The Blower Assembly 2 1 3 4 5 2 6 7 9 12 11 13 8 10 24 21 33 Figure 13.
Parts View 46 55 54 42 47 56 44 50 43 57 53 48 58 52 45 51 49 Item Part No. Qty.
2-5 Belt Installation Loosen the (2) bolts that secure the gear box assembly P#(A0429) to the PTO mount plate (Figure 14). Loosen the adjustment bolt P#(K0348) until the gear box assembly is at its far left adjustment (the gear box is moved towards the mower’s engine pulley). Connect the kevlar cord belt from the engine pulley to the lower gear box pulley (Figure 15). P#(K0326) and pull the “L” end of the rod out of its hole in the cam assembly.
2-8 Attachment Of Upper Frame Assembly To The Lower Frame 2-10 Attachment Of The Boot To The Mower Deck NOTE: During this step, it is suggested that two people install the top frame to the lower frame. Using two people to raise the top frame, lift the top frame above the lower frame making sure the bag frames are located away from the engine as shown in Figure 18. Slide the top frame vertical tube into the lower Frame vertical tube aligning the holes.
2-11 Adjustment Of The Lengths Of Hoses 2-13 Attachment Of The Lower Hose To The Blower Cone The hoses in steps 2-12 and 2-13 must be cut to fit your machine. Follow steps 2-12 and 2-13. Do not cut the hoses until you have tried to fit them on your machine. Remember that the hoses have to be long enough to allow for enough clamping surface between the inlet, blower assembly, and the deck boot.
2-16 Installation/Removal Of Collection Bags Figure 24. Plastic Top To install the bag onto the bag ring, first make sure the bag ring end caps are fastened to the bag ring. Place the seam openings of the bag onto the bag ring openings and turn the bag until the slot bracket in the bag ring is protruding from the opening in the bag (Figure 23). Do this for each of three bags. Install the completed assemblies onto the support frame and close the plastic top.
* 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. 2-17 Final Checks To check the operation of the safety interlock harness perform the following: A. Start mower B. While seated in the operator’s seat, rotate the engagement handle of the collection system away from the mower. C.
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.
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.
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