John Deere Lawn Mower 717 Z TRAK User Manual

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PECO  
PECO OWNERS MANUAL  
FOR A JOHN DEERE 717 & 727 UNIT  
MODEL #717 Z-TRAK 48” DECK &  
727 Z-TRAK 54” DECK  
P# Q0285  
CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU FOR BUYING THIS PECO LAWN VACUUM.  
Your new PECO Vac has been engineered and manufactured to PECO’s high  
standards for safety, quality, dependability, and ease of operations.  
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SAFETY  
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Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Recommendations  
WARNING TO PURCHASERS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EQUIPPED  
MACHINERY OR DEVICES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA:  
The equipment which you have purchased does not have a spark arrester muffler. If this  
equipment is to be used on any forest covered and brush covered land or grass covered  
unimproved land in the state of California, the law requires that a spark arrester muffler  
be installed and be in effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the  
exhaust system and comply with Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code.  
1. Read the owner’s manual carefully and familiar-  
7. Always stop Vac engine when emptying the  
ize yourself with the proper use of your attachment.  
container.  
Do not allow anyone who is not acquainted with the  
8. Stop tractor and vac engines and remove spark  
Safety Instructions to use your attachment.  
plug wire before removing or replacing hose, boot,  
2. Knowthecontrolsandhowtostopquickly. READ  
blower cone or performing any maintenance.  
THE OWNER’S MANUAL!  
9. Mow up and down the face of slopes (not steeper  
3. Do not allow children to operate the vehicle.  
than 10 degrees); never across the face of the  
Do not allow adults to operate it without proper  
slope.  
instruction.  
10. It is recommended that the container be  
4. Be especially watchful of children and pets dart-  
keptonlyhalffullwhennegotiatinganyslopes. Start  
ing into the area while operating.  
mowing on slopes when the container is empty.  
5. Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor while  
11. Inspect your lawn and remove any foreign ob-  
mowing or operating your attachment. Don’t let  
jects before mowing. Never deliberately run mower  
others distract you.  
across any foreign object.  
6. Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower  
12. Wear ear protection if noise level is offensive.  
when not in the driver’s seat.  
WARNING!  
NEVER operate the mower unless the discharge  
guard and either the deflector assembly or the  
vacuum collector adapter are fastened securely in  
place.  
WARNING!  
Do not work around the mower deck boot or the  
blower area until you are certain that the mower  
blades and the blower fan have stopped rotating.  
WARNING!  
WARNING!  
For your personal safety, ALWAYS mow UP and  
DOWN the face of slopes and NEVER across the  
face. NEVER attempt to mow excessively steep  
slopes and use caution when turning on any  
slope.  
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on  
the vacuum collector ONLY AFTER STOPPING THE  
TRACTOR ENGINE AND WAITING FOR ALL MOV-  
ING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. Set  
the parking brake. Always remove the ignition key  
before beginning the maintenance.  
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PARTS LIST  
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REF. NO. PART NO.  
DESCRIPTION  
01  
E1039  
E1113  
J6006  
******  
E6009  
A602  
BOOT (48” DECK)  
BOOT (54” DECK)  
7”-8” HOSE CLAMPS  
8” x 32” LOWER HOSE  
8” BLOWER CONE  
1
1
2
1
02  
03  
04  
05  
1
5.5HP/BLOWER/BLADE ASSEMBLY  
1
OR  
A638  
6HP/BLOWER/BLADE ASSEMBLY  
5”-6” HOSE CLAMPS  
6” x 30” UPPER HOSE  
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
06  
07  
08  
09  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
J6011  
******  
#HB0151  
A0452  
A0971  
B0001  
A0060  
B2220  
B3727  
B0064  
B0026  
HARDWARE BAG  
TOP FRAME ASSEMBLY  
MOTOR MOUNT ARM ASSEMBLY  
BOOT PLATE  
THROTTLE KIT ASSEMBLY (5.5 & 6HP)  
WEIGHT  
OUTER MOTOR MOUNT TUBE  
LEFT & RIGHT SIDE LEGS  
WEIGHT BRACKETS  
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PARTS DIAGRAM  
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06  
12  
08  
09  
15  
07  
13  
04  
16  
14  
11  
03  
10  
02  
01  
05  
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ASSEMBLY  
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STEP 1:  
Place the left main frame side leg (A) onto the rear sides of the mower. Secure the left main frame side  
leg (A) to the rear of the mower using the mower’s preexisting bolts (B). After the left main frame  
side leg is secure follow the same instructions to mount the right main frame side leg. Use the picture  
below for more detail.  
A
B
STEP 2:  
Place the outer motor mount tube (A) underneath the left & right main frame side legs (B). Secure the  
outer motor mount tube (A) to the left & right main frame side legs (B) by using (2) 3/8”-16 u-bolts  
(PN#K1119) and (4) 3/8”-16 flange nuts (PN#K1215). Use the picture below for more detail.  
B
A
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STEP 3:  
Place the top frame assembly (A) onto the left and  
right main frame side legs (B). Secure the top  
frame assembly (A) using (4) 3/8”-16 x 1” hex bolts  
(PN#K1191) (2 per side) & (4) 3/8-16 flange  
nuts (PN#K1215) (2 per side). Use the diagram to  
the right for more detail.  
A
B
BOLT LEGS ON  
OUTSIDE OF FRAME  
STEP 4:  
On the right end of the outer motor mount tube (A)  
slide the motor mount arm assembly (B) in. Secure  
using (1) detent pin (PN#J0248). Next place the  
engine (C) onto the motor mount arm assembly (A).  
Secure the engine (C) to the motor mount arm  
assembly (B) by using (4) 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” hex  
bolts (PN#K1157) and (4) 5/16”-18 flange nuts  
(PN#K1178). Use the picture to the right for more  
detail.  
C
B
A
STEP 5:  
Secure the boot (A) to the boot plate (B) by using (2)  
3/8”-16 x 2” carriage bolts (PN#K1184) and (2) 3/8”-16  
flange nuts. Slide and hook the boot & boot plate to the  
deck. Use the picture to the right for more detail.  
B
A
STEP 6:  
Mount the left & right weight brackets (A) to the  
mower using (2) 3/8”-16 u-bolts (PN#K1432) and  
(4) 3/8”-16 flange nuts (PN#K1215). Using a floor  
jack secure the weight brackets (A) to the weight (B)  
using (4) 1/2”-13 u-bolts (PN#K0331) (2 per side) and  
(8) 1/2”-13 flange nuts (PN#K1246). Use the picture  
to the right for more detail.  
A
B
A
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ASSEMBLY  
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STEP 7:  
B
The ears of the cone (A) should fit underneath the  
two threaded bosses on the blowerface (B). Secure  
with (2) 5/16”-18 x 2” hex bolts (PN#K1159). Use  
the diagram to the right for more detail.  
A
TIGHTEN ALL NUTS AND BOLTS!  
IMPELLER BLADE REPLACEMENT  
TO REMOVE:  
First remove hex bolts from hub, then  
screw the bolts into threaded holes to  
remove old blade. (This will push impeller  
off the hub.) If the impeller will not move,  
hit the base of the impeller between each  
vein with a hammer, then try again.  
A
TO REPLACE:  
Place tapered bushing (A) into hub (B) and  
align non-threaded holes in hub. Secure with (2)  
1/4” x 1” hex bolts. Torque to 15 ft. lbs.  
B
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ASSEMBLY  
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STEP 8:  
Place the hose clamps over each end of the 6” hose (A). Attach one end of the hose onto the blower hous-  
ing (B). Attach the free end of the hose over the inlet (C). Tighten the hose clamps. Use the picture below  
for more detail.  
i
f
C
A
B
STEP 9:  
Place the hose clamps over each end of the lower hose (D). Attach one end of the hose over the blower  
cone (E). Slide the free end of the hose over the boot (F) and tighten the hose clamps. Use the picture  
below for more detail.  
D
E
F
TIGHTEN THE HOSE CLAMPS BEFORE EACH USE!  
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MAINTENANCE  
Your PECO Lawn Vac was designed and built to provide years of service with only minor care.  
Certain tasks however must be performed to keep it in good operating condition and to avoid  
costly repairs. This section describes and provides procedures for the necessary care of the  
Lawn Vac.  
PECO  
SCHEDULED CARE CARE REQUIRED  
Before Each Use  
Check engine oil.  
Check all hose connections.  
After Each Use  
Every 10 Hours  
Clean Collector Box, hoses and engine of all grass and dirt.  
Check to be sure all screws, nuts, bolts, pins, etc. are present and secure.  
Storage  
Never store your PECO Lawn Vac with a full or partially filled container; decaying grass and leaves may constitute a  
fire hazard if left too long. Never leave your vac exposed to the elements. While the metal parts are protected with  
a quality paint, the engine and other unprotected parts may deteriorate if left exposed to rain or snow.  
Emptying The Lawn Vac  
When the container becomes full, the blower tone will change. In order to empty the container - Release the back door  
by moving the dump handle on the left hand side of the container. Release the door, push back on the container and  
the debris falls out. When empty, pull the box forward; move the dump handle in to properly close the rear door.  
Service  
PECO Lawn Vac Owners should record the name and telephone number of their Service Cen-  
ter Your Service Center will be happy to supply replacement parts, and accessories as well as  
perform necessary service or repairs to your lawn vac. If for some reason your Service Center  
is unable to service your lawn vac or supply replacement parts, contact PECO and include the  
following information:  
Tractor Model: __________________________________ Year of Mfg. _________________  
Deck Size: _____________________________________  
PECO Vac Model: ________________________  
Vac Serial Number: _______________________________  
Date of Purchase: _____ /_______ /________  
Service Center’s Name:_______________________________________________________  
Service Center’s City: ________________________State:______________Zip:__________  
Service Center’s Phone Number: _______________________________  
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TROUBLE SHOOTING  
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Diagnostic Procedures  
Trouble shooting procedures are provided in the chart below. To use these procedures,  
first locate the problem below that best describes the trouble you have encountered. Check  
the possible causes in the list one at a time. 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  
not being picked  
up completely  
1. Engine speed too slow  
2. Ground speed too fast  
3. Hose plugged  
A. Run at full throttle.  
B. Use lower gear.  
C. Check and tighten all hoses.  
D. Unplug hose.  
Hoses plug easily  
1. Grass or leaves too wet  
2. Grass too high  
3. Container full  
A. Wait for drier conditions.  
B. Reduce ground speed/raise deck.  
C. Empty container.  
4. Grass buildup in boot or  
D. Clean thoroughly.  
under mower deck  
Vacuum Collector  
blower vibrates  
excessively  
1. Buildup on blower blades  
2. Bent or chipped blade  
A. Remove cone and clean blades.  
B. Contact your dealer or PECO.  
Unit fails to fill box  
1. Engine speed too slow.  
2. Buildup on inlet or screen  
3. Grass is too wet or long  
A. Run at full throttle.  
B. Clean thoroughly.  
C. Wait for dryer conditions.  
OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT  
The Serial Number Plate is located  
on the aluminum box near the  
dump handle.  
Model Number  
Serial Number  
Arden, North Carolina 28704  
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P.O BOX 1197  
ARDEN, NORTH CAROLINA 28704  
1-800-438-5823 OR (828) 684-1234 FAX-(828) 684-0858  
E-MAIL: PECO@LAWNVAC.COM  
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