Ferris SNAPPER PRO FAST-Vac Manuel utilisateur

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OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

FAST-Vac

Grass Collection Systems

44”, 48” & 52” Mower Decks

with Setup Instructions

IMPORTANT NOTE:

These FAST-Vac Systems fit

2005 and newer Model Year

product equipped with the rubber

discharge chute.

5103132

Rev: E

System Number: Description: Fits Models: Serial Number Range:

5600001 2 Bag System - 44” Mower Deck IS500Z

IS1500Z All

5600002 2 Bag System - 48” Mower Deck IS1500Z

S50X

S150X

All

5600003 3 Bag System - 48” Mower Deck IS1500Z

S150X All

5600004 3 Bag System - 52” Mower Deck IS1500Z

S150X S/N: 2012628762 & Below

5600007 3 Bag System - 52” Mower Deck IS1000Z S/N: 2531 & Above

5600061 3 Bag System - 52” Mower Deck IS2000Z S/N: 2012628762 & Below

5600148 3 Bag System - 52” Mower Deck IS1500Z

S150X S/N: 2012628763 & Above

5600150 3 Bag System - 52” Mower Deck IS2000Z S/N: 2012628763 & Above

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General Information

Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Ferris or Snapper Pro product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your

confidence in the Ferris or Snapper Pro brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in

this manual, your Ferris or Snapper Pro product will provide many years of dependable service.

This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with this

machine and how to avoid them. This machine is designed and intended to be used and maintained according

to the manual for finish cutting of established lawns and is not intended for any other purpose. It is important that

you read and understand these instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or operate this equipment.

DATE PURCHASED / FECHA COMPRADA

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.

FERRIS is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton

Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA.

SNAPPER PRO is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton

Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA.

Contact Information:

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.

5375 N. Main St.

Munnsville, NY 13409-4003

(800) 933-6175

www.ferrismowers.com

www.snapperpr.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES & INFORMATION.................... 2

Safety Decals..........................................................3

Safety Icons............................................................4

GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......... 6

Before Operation.....................................................6

Mowing with the Double / Triple Catcher................6

After Operation........................................................7

Storing the Grass Catcher......................................7

Mowing Without the Blower....................................7

INSTALLATION................................................... 8

Rear Suspension Adjustment.................................8

Ball Joint Hardware Replacement ..........................9

Prepare Discharge Chute Opening.......................10

Preparing the Blower Mount for Assembly ..........11

Blower Assembly ..................................................12

Mower Deck Preparation......................................14

Blower Installation.................................................16

Collector Installation..............................................18

Weight Mount Installation .....................................24

BLOWER & COLLECTOR REMOVAL ............. 27

MAINTENANCE .................................................28

Maintenance Schedule .........................................28

Check the Blower Housing and Impeller ..............28

Check the Conditioning of the Collection Bags....28

Lubrication ............................................................28

Unplugging a Clogged Unit...................................29

TROUBLESHOOTING........................................30

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GENERAL WARNINGS

• Know the mower controls, safety rules and how

to stop quickly. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE

MOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL.

• Read and obey all safety decals.

• Wear appropriate ear, eye and breathing

protection.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar

with the instructions, to operate the unit.

• Disengage the electric clutch (PTO). Shut off the

engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before

attaching, adjusting, or disconnecting any part of

the collection system.

• Check the collection system to make sure it is

bolted tightly to the rider.

• DO NOT operate the mower without either the

entire grass catcher or the deflector in place.

• Turn off the PTO switch to disengage the blades

when not mowing.

• DO NOT mow in reverse. Always look down and

behind before and while travelling in reverse.

• DO NOT turn sharply when travelling alongside a

building or any object. Slow down before turning.

• DO NOT carry passengers on the rider.

• When blower assembly is removed from the

mower deck, the deflector must be properly

installed.

• Collector bags are subject to deterioration

and wear during normal use. Inspect the bag

periodically for tears, holes or weak spots and

replace with a new bag that meets manufacturer’s

durability standards.

• If the mower stalls or the turbo blower chute plugs:

1. Disengage the electric clutch (PTO);

2. Stop the engine and remove the key;

3. Set the parking brake, and wait for all moving

parts to stop.

4. Remove the foreign object or clear the chute

with a piece of wood before restarting the

engine. NEVER place hands into blower

housing to clear jammed object. Blower

may rotate when object is removed.

• For added rider stability and to prevent tipping or

loss of control:

a. Use reduced speed on uneven ground and

when turning corners.

b. Reduce loads on hillsides. It is recommended

that the collection system be kept no more

than half full when negotiating any slopes. Start

mowing on slopes when the collection system

is empty.

c. Mow across the face of slopes; not up and

down.

• Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6%

(10°).

Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss

of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or

equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.

The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.

Safety Rules & Information

SAFETY RULES & INFORMATION

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Safety Rules & Information

Safety Decals

Before operating your unit, read the safety decals. The

cautions and warnings are for your safety. To avoid a

personal injury or damage to the unit, understand and

follow all the safety decals.

WARNING

If any safety decals become worn or damaged,

and cannot be read, order replacement decals

from your dealer.

Previous Units with Text Decals

A. Part Number: 3046850 - “Decal, Danger/

Warning”

B. Part Number: 3046851 - “Decal, Warning-

Blower”

C. Part Number: 3046883 - “Decal, Warning-

Shield”

D. Part Number: 7027733 - “Decal, Ear

Protection”

Current Units with Icon Decals

A. Part Number: 5104313 - “Decal, Blower,

Small, Icons”

B. Part Number: 5104314 - “Decal, Blower,

Main, Large, Icons”

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Safety Rules & Information

2-Bag & 3-Bag Collector Hood

A. Decal, Container, Icons (Sewn into fabric of

collector hood)

Safety Icons

Danger - Rollover hazard:

• Do not operate up or down slopes or without the

front counter balance weights.

• Operate on slopes only if under 10 degrees.

• Always use front counterbalance weights while

operating on slopes.

Warning - Amputation and thrown objects hazard:

• To avoid injury from rotating parts (of the blower).

• Stay clear of parts and keep all shields and guards

in place.

• Operate blower only with entire collection system

installed and latched closed.

Warning - Amputation and thrown objects hazard:

• Disengage the blower (blades) and remove

the ignition key, wait for all parts to stop before

disconnecting or unlatching any parts attached to

blower or collection system.

Warning - Read the Operator’s Manual.

Caution - Always wear hearing protection when

operating.

Warning - Loss of traction and control hazard:

• Do not operate with only the collection system

installed.

• Do not operate with only the front counter balance

weights installed.

• Operate only with both the entire collection system

and front counter balance weights installed and the

collection system closed and latched.

Danger - Dismemberment:

• This machine can crush and cut. Keep hands

away from belts and pulleys.

Danger - Amputation and thrown objects hazard:

• To avoid injury from rotating blades, stay clear of

deck edge and keep others away.

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Safety Rules & Information

Danger - Thrown objects hazard:

• Do not mow without discharge chute or entire

grass catcher in place.

Warning - Thrown objects hazard:

• Do not open collection system container with

engine running.

• Do not operate with blower or collection system

tube unlatched or missing.

• Operate only with both the entire collection system

and front counterbalance weights installed and the

collection system closed and latched.

Warning - Loss of traction and control hazard:

• Do not operate with only the collection system

installed.

• Do not operate with only the front counter balance

weights installed.

• Operate only with both the entire collection system

and front counter balance weights installed and the

collection system closed and latched.

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Before Operation

Clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and other

debris which may be caught or thrown by the mower

blades.

Check grass condition. If wet, wait until later in the

day. If grass is wet, the grass catcher is likely to

become plugged.

For efficient bagging, air circulation under the

mower deck, through the chute and into the bag

is very important.

For this reason, BEFORE YOU BEGIN MOWING

you should make certain the underside of the mower

and the underside of the catcher lid are free from

grass and debris.

Make sure that there is a snug fit between mower

deck, blower housing, tubes, and grass catcher

cover.

Mowing with the Double / Triple Catcher

Always operate with throttle at full speed when

mowing.

Always wear hearing protection when operating

grass catcher.

Grass should be cut often, and not too short. If grass

is too long or lush it may be necessary to keep

ground speed to a minimum or to cut only half the

width of the mower to prevent clogging. If grass is

long, operate with mower in high cutting position

for first pass, cutting again in a lower position on a

second pass.

Do not open the cover with mower engaged.

If a large amount of cut grass is spilling out from

under deck, the tube may be plugged or the bags

may be full— discontinue mowing, stop the rider,

disengage the PTO and then empty the catcher or

clear the tube.

WARNING

ALWAYS shut off the tractor. disengage

the PTO, and allow all moving parts to stop

BEFORE disconnecting or clearing tube, or

emptying catcher.

Before leaving the operator’s position for any

reason, engage the parking brake, disengage

the PTO, stop the engine and remove the key.

To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider

and mower free of grass, leaves and excess

grease. Do not stop or park rider over dry

leaves, grass or combustible materials.

CAUTION

This machine produces sound levels

in excess of 85 dBA at the operator’s

ear and can cause hearing loss though

extended periods of exposure.

Wear hearing protection when operating this

machine.

General Operating Instructions

GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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After Operation

Remove any debris from the the screen on the

underside of the lid. Note: The lid screen can be

partially removed for easier cleaning and should be

cleaned regularly.

The blower housing and tube should be removed for

cleaning.

Inspect the grass bags for wear or damage. Make

sure that there is a snug fit between mower deck,

blower housing, tubes, and grass catcher cover.

Storing the Grass Catcher

Clean the grass catcher thoroughly using a mild

detergent (other products may damage the tube).

Remove any debris from the the screen on the

underside of the lid. The screen can be partially

removed for easier cleaning.

If paint has been scratched on metal parts, touch

up with paint, or apply a thin film of oil to prevent

corrosion.

Store in a dry area. Hang the catcher and catcher

bags to dry thoroughly before storing for a long period

of time. Always store away from moisture.

Mowing Without the Blower

For operation without the blower, the deflector must

be properly installed in the down position.

To remove the blower, reverse the installation steps.

General Operating Instructions

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Figure 1. Rear Suspension Adjustments

POSITION #1

(FACTORY SET) POSITION #2

(GRASS BAGGER)

Installation

INSTALLATION

Rear Suspension Adjustment

(Ferris Models Only)

For IS1500Z & IS2000Z Models:

The upper mounting position #2 (See Figure 1)

should be used when a rear-mount grass bagger

system is installed.

To adjust the upper mounting position:

1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage

the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking

brake.

2. Raise the rear of the machine and secure with

jackstands. The jackstands must be under the

bumper. Chock the front wheels to prevent the

machine from rolling.

3. Position the jack under the cross member that ties

the suspension arms together and slowly raise

the rear suspension to relieve the pressure on the

upper shock mounting bolts.

NOTE: This will require small adjustments to the

jack’s position. The shock should move freely on the

mounting bolt when the pressure is relieved.

4. Remove the upper shock mounting hardware and

pivot the shock to the position #2 (see Figure 1).

Adjust the jack to align the shock mounts to the

shocks.

5. Reinstall the upper shock mounting hardware and

tighten securely.

6. Remove the jack from under the suspension cross

member.

7. Remove the jackstands from under the machine.

For All Other Ferris Models:

More spring pre-load should be used with heavy

weight operators.

To adjust the spring pre-load:

1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage

the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking

brake.

2. Raise the rear of the machine and secure with

jackstands. Chock the front wheels to prevent the

machine from rolling.

3. Remove the rear drive tires.

4. See Figure 1. Using the supplied spanner

wrench (p/n 5022853), insert the tip of the wrench

into the notch in the pre-load adjuster. While

holding the wrench in place with one hand, turn

counter-clockwise to increase the pre-load, turn

clockwise to decrease the pre-load. Make sure

both shocks are set to the same amount of pre-

load.

5. Reinstall the rear drive tires. Torque the lug

bolts to 85-95 ft/lbs. (115-129 Nm). Remove the

jackstands from under the machine.

NOTE: Spanner wrench is located under the seat on

the right-hand side of the machine.

WARNING

Use two hands when adjusting the shock

springs. This will prevent the wrench from

slipping while pressure is being applied.

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