Figure 2-1a
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SECTION I
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
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.
Note:
All references made to right, left, front, rear, top or
bottom are as viewed from the normal operator’s
position on the mower.
1-2 Description
The 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 good for picking up
leaves and twigs 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 up to the
aluminum container mounted over the rear portion of the
frame. The operator can engage the
engine/blower/blade assembly by starting the 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.
Section II
PREPARATION FOR USE
2-1 Preparation Of Mower
Carefully dismantle wooden shipping crate from around
the components. Cut retaining straps and separate the
parts. The collection system will have various parts
located inside. Remove and sort all parts for easy
identification.
Note:
Before each step of assembly it will help to study
the exploded drawings on pages 12 thru 15.
Rotating The Donaldson Air Cleaner
Note
: If equipped with a Donaldson air cleaner, unit
must be rotated to make clearance for top main frame
assembly. To rotate Donaldson air cleaner, loosen bolt
on air cleaner bracket, rotate air cleaner forward as
needed for clearance as shown in Figure 2-1a and
tighten.
2-2 Outer Engine Mount Tube
Installation
Remove the 4 existing bolts from the rear Exmark heat
guard as shown in Figure 2-2. Align the holes of the
outer engine mount tube assembly P#(A0600) to the
holes on the heat guard and fasten by using (4) 3/8”-16 x
1” Carriage bolts P#(K1182) and (4) 3/8”-16 Nyloc Nuts
P#(K1216).
Figure 2-2a
(4) 3/8”-16 x 1” Carriage Bolts
(4) 3/8”-16 Flange Nuts
Outer Engine
Mount Tube
Assembly
Rear Heat
Guard
Rotate To The
Forward Position
Loosen Bolt
