Peco Z-trimmer ZT-3000, Operator'S Manual

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Section 1 Introduction
NOTE: Always wear the proper personal protection
equipment when operating the PECO Z-Trimmer.
Thank you for purchasing the newly re-designed PECO
Z-Trimmer model number ZT-3000. We took all the great
features our customers have grown to love, and
improved them for greater durability and performance.
The Z-Trimmer is an attachment for your riding mower,
zero-turn mower or tractor, that allows you to trim and
mow at the same time. Your productivity and efficiency
will improve and you will save time and labor.
The Z-Trimmer is designed for light duty trimming, and is
equipped with a thermal circuit breaker. If the breaker
trips while in operation, your electric motor is operating
at a higher temperature than recommended. Use of the
Z-Trimmer in heavy duty applications may create
excessive draw from the electrical system for the
machine on which the trimmer is mounted, resulting in
incomplete charging of the machines battery. For
optimum performance, alternating use of the Z-Trimmer
and normal mowing is recommended.
Note: Always operate the Z-Trimmer with the mower
or tractor at full throttle.
The trimmer line should be no longer than 6” per side of
the trimmer head. Longer lengths will cause excessive
power consumption and reduce the efficiency of the
trimmer.
The breakaway action of the Z-Trimmer is intended to
provide relief when hitting objects. Many zero turn
radius mowers travel at speeds of 8+ MPH. At speeds
greater than 2 MPH, hitting objects with the Z-Trimmer
will cause damage to the unit. The trimmer is intended
to trim at a speed of 1 MPH, depending on the material
that is being trimmed. Trimming at faster speeds will
decrease performance of the trimmer.
Section 2 Mounting Instructions
NOTE: The Z-Trimmer is designed to fit most all styles
of mowing decks. We recommend using 4 mounting
holes to secure the Z-Trimmer to the mowing deck. The
style of mowing deck on your machine will determine
which mounting holes you will use.
Before drilling any holes into your mowing deck, locate
the best position for the Z-Trimmer. Things you should
consider before drilling any holes:
— Clearance for the Z-Trimmer in both the up and down
positions.
—
Accessibility to the handle from the operator seat.
—
Distance between the trimmer head and the mowing
deck when the Z-Trimmer is in the engaged position.
—
Check for possible blade interference.
Place the Z-Trimmer to the side of the mowing deck
opposite of the grass discharge chute. Position the base
plate so that the plate is flush with the edge of the deck
and on center. Once in position, mark four holes from the
base plate onto your mowing deck. Drill the holes with a
1/4” (.250-.257) drill bit. Secure the Z-Trimmer to the
mower deck using (4) 1/4”-20 x 1” hex bolts P#(K1125)
and (4) 1/4”-20 nylon flange locknuts P#(K2014). Refer
to Figure 2a and 2b.
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Figure 2a
Base Plate
Mower Deck
Edge
Mark and Drill
Holes
Mark and Drill
Holes
Figure 2b
Edge of
Mowing Deck
Base Plate
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CAUTION