TROUBLE SHOOTING

Diagnostic Procedures

Trouble shooting procedures are provided in the chart below. To use these procedures, first locate the problem description that best describes the trouble that you have encoun- tered. Check the possible causes one at a time in the list. Correct any problems that are found and operate the vacuum collector again to verify that you have eliminated the problem.

DO NOT attempt any major repairs without first contacting your dealer.

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leaves and Grass

1.

Engine speed too slow

A. Run at full throttle.

 

not being picked

2.

Ground speed too fast.

B. Use lower gear

 

up completely.

3.

Hose plugged.

C. Check and tighten all hoses.

 

 

 

 

D. Unplug hose.

 

 

 

 

 

Hoses plug easily.

1. Grass or leaves too wet.

A. Wait for drier conditions.

 

 

2. Grass too high.

B. Reduce tractor ground speed/raise deck.

 

 

3.

Container full.

C. Empty container

 

 

4.

Grass buildup in boot or

D. Clean thoroughly.

 

 

 

under mower deck.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vacuum Collector

1. Buildup on blower blades.

A. Remove cone and clean blades.

 

blower vibrates

2.

Bent or chipped blade.

B. Contact your dealer or PeCo.

 

excessively.

 

 

 

 

Unit fails to fill box.

1.

Engine speed too slow.

A. Run at full throttle.

 

 

2.

Buildup on inlet or screen

B. Clean thoroughly.

 

 

3. Grass is too wet or long.

C. Wait for dryer conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Serial Number Plate is located on the aluminum box near the dump handle.

OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT

Model Number

Serial Number

Arden, North Carolina 28704

MODEL 37610701 - 04

PeCo 11

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