Peco Pro 12 DFS 52621201, Operator'S Manual

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deck.
* Remember that horsepower requirements will vary with
D. While seated in the operator’s seat, rotate the
* Wet grass and leaves will decrease effectiveness and
the grass blade length at any given time.)
will increase horsepower requirements.
* Watch your speed- Normal conditions will allow a
engagement handle of the collection system away
from the mower. Continue to rotate the handle until it
engaged, you can proceed to operate the control
levers of the mower.
NOTE: If the collection system does not appear to be
collecting the grass clippings, disengage the deck
and blower, then, engage the parking brake and turn the
mower off.
To obtain the maximum effectiveness from your
collection system the tips listed below should be
followed:
speed of up to approximately 5 mph, but thick, heavy
C. With the mower at high idle speed, engage the mower
* Mow with sharp blades- A sharp blade cuts cleaner.
damp conditions will require reduced ground speed.
more than 2” of grass length with each mowing.
stops in an over center position. With the blower
* Mow twice, at different height settings, (high, then low),
if grass is extra tall.
* Mow at higher cutting heights- Remove and mulch no
(Experts recommend not cutting off more than 1/3 of
grass, moisture content, amount of leaves, whether the
terrain is flat or hilly, etc.
the mowing conditions such as type and height of turf
General Safety
SECTION III
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual
and the mower’s operator’s manual should operate this
machine.
Operation And Tips On Mowing
A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE the maintenance list
in MAINTENANCE.
B. Start mower.
Disengagement Of The Blower
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.
objects, such as wire or steel strapping bands, are
will swing upward and the container will rotate
SECTION IV
operating position. With the handle in the ‘away’
MAINTENANCE
handle towards the mower.
collection position.
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 the belt tension and
adjustment section of this manual.
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.
C. Disengage the blower.
away, move the handle upward. The container door
Maintenance Checklist
Unloading The Collection System
B. Disengage the mower deck.
D. Verify that the dump area is clear.
E. Push the dump handle, on the left of the operator,
downward. The container will release its contents.
F. Once the contents of the container have fallen out, the
away from the unit. While holding the handle pushed
position, pull the handle downward until it stops.
This motion will allow the latch to lock back into
A. Stop the forward movement of the mower.
A. To disengage the blower, rotate the engagement
Move the handle towards the center of the mower.
container is ready to move back into its normal
NOTE: REMOVE PTO ASSEMBLY BEFORE
RAISING DECK FOR MAINTENANCE.
Before each use:
1. Check blades and spindles to be sure that no foreign
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.
wrapped around them.