Peco 54120901, Operator'S Manual

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Operation And Tips On Mowing

SECTION III

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety

Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual 
and the mower’s operator’s manual should operate this 
machine.

     referenced in Section IV.

     deck.

B. Start mower.

D. While seated in the operator’s seat, move Bagger 
     PTO switch to the on position. With the PTO 
     assembly engaged, you can proceed to operate the 
     control levers of the mower.

C. With the mower at high idle speed, engage the mower 

NOTE: 

If the collection system does not appear to be 

collecting the grass clippings, disengage the deck
and PTO assembly, then, engage the parking brake and 
turn the mower off. Check upper and lower hoses for any 
clogs.

A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE the maintenance list

   will increase horsepower requirements.

* Mow at higher cutting heights- Remove and mulch no 

   speed of up to approximately 4 mph, but thick, heavy 

* Mow with sharp blades- A sharp blade cuts cleaner.

* Wet grass and leaves will decrease effectiveness and 

   the grass blade length at any given time.)

   if grass is extra tall.

   more than 2” of grass length with each mowing. 

* Watch your speed- Normal conditions will allow a 

* Remember that horsepower requirements will vary with 

   grass, moisture content, amount of leaves, whether the 

   damp conditions will require reduced ground speed.

   (Experts recommend not cutting off more than 1/3 of 

   terrain is flat or hilly, etc.

* Mow twice, at different height settings, (high, then low), 

   the mowing conditions such as type and height of turf 

To obtain the maximum effectiveness from your 
collection system, the tips listed below should be 
followed:

NOTE:

 Do not allow collection bags to become over-

filled as potential damage may occur to your 
equipment. Also, be sure to clean the hood screen as 
needed.

    objects, such as wire or steel strapping bands, are 

    necessary to sharpen the blades, remove the blades 

     switch to the off position.

    from the spindles before sharpening. DO NOT 

Maintenance Checklist

G. Slide empty bags back onto the frame and secure 

plastic top with the rubber strap with S-hook.

1. Check blades and spindles to be sure that no foreign 

MAINTENANCE

A. Stop the forward movement of the mower.

Disengagement Of The PTO Assembly

E. Once the parking brake has been engaged, then and 

only  then, walk behind the mower and check the 
collection bags by first unhooking the rubber strap 
with S-hook that secures the plastic top, then lift the 
plastic hood. Load in bags should not exceed the 
height of the installed bag.

Unloading The Collection System

SECTION IV

F. To remove the bags from the frame, slide bags out 

and turn bags over to deposit clippings.

Before each use:

WARNING: 

The PTO assembly blades will continue to 

spin. DO NOT TOUCH the PTO assembly, 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 Installation section of the manual.

NOTE:

 To determine when the collection bags are full, 

follow the following steps:

A. To disengage the PTO assembly, move Bagger PTO 

B. Disengage the mower deck.

C. Disengage the PTO assembly.

D. Engage the parking brake.

    wrapped around them.

2. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary. If it is 

    sharpen blades while still attached to the mower.