Peco Pro 12 DFS 49621203 Operator'S Manual Download

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

* Remember that horsepower requirements will vary with

if grass is extra tall.

the mowing conditions such as type and height of turf

the grass blade length at any given time.)

grass, moisture content, amount of leaves, whether the

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

terrain is flat or hilly, etc.

PTO MODELS

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

A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE the maintenance list

ENGINE DRIVEN MODELS

deck.

General Safety

levers of the mower.

A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE the maintenance list
in the next section.

deck.

B. Start the engine/blower/blade assembly.

will increase horsepower requirements.

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B. Start mower.

engagement handle of the collection system away

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

in the next section.

D. While seated in the operator’s seat, rotate the

from the mower. Continue to rotate the handle until it
stops in an over-center position. With the blower
engaged, you can proceed to operate the control

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

D. 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 PTO assembly, then, engage the parking brake and
turn the mower off. Check upper and lower hoses for any
clogs.To obtain the maximum effectiveness from your
collection system, the tips listed below should be
followed:

* Watch your speed- Normal conditions will allow a
speed of up to approximately 4 mph, but thick, heavy
damp conditions will require reduced ground speed.

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

* Wet grass and leaves will decrease effectiveness and

* Mow at higher cutting heights- Remove and mulch no
more than 2” of grass length with each mowing.

ENGINE DRIVEN MODELS

Disengagement Of The PTO Assembly

B. Disengage the mower deck.

A. To disengage the PTO assembly, move Bagger PTO

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.

PTO MODELS

switch to the off position.

B. (Briggs & Stratton 900 Series) To stop the engine,
throttle the engine to the stop position.
C. (6.5HP Briggs & Stratton Vanguard) To stop the
engine, move the fuel lever to the OFF position.

Unloading The Collection System

NOTE:

To determine when the collection bags are full,

follow the following steps:

A. Stop the forward movement of the mower.

D. Engage the parking brake.

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

and turn bags over to deposit clippings.

C. Disengage 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.

G. Slide empty bags back onto the frame and secure

plastic top with the rubber strap with S-hook.

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.

sharpen blades while still attached to the mower.

Maintenance Checklist

wrapped around them.

MAINTENANCE

Before each use:
1. Check blades and spindles to be sure that no foreign
objects, such as wire or steel strapping bands, are

necessary to sharpen the blades, remove the blades

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