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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

Summary of Contents for 5600001

Page 1: ...ial 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 Mo...

Page 2: ...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 Copyright 2016 Briggs Stratton ...

Page 3: ...TION 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 Conditionin...

Page 4: ...al 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 befor...

Page 5: ...cals 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 B C D 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 B A Part Number 5104313 Decal Blower ...

Page 6: ...hed 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 sys...

Page 7: ...tion 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 ...

Page 8: ... 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 ...

Page 9: ... 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 f...

Page 10: ... 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 Di...

Page 11: ...ractor frame until the weight is lifted off the front caster wheels 2 Remove the 3 4 10 X 3 1 2 bolt A Figure 3 and 3 4 16 nylon lock nut B that attaches the ball joint C to the frame D Discard the bolt and 75 X 1 75 X 1 00 spacer E Retain the 75 X 1 00 X 25 spacer F and 3 4 16 nylon lock nut 3 Install the new 3 4 16 X 2 1 2 thin headed bolt G through the new 76 X 1 06 X 07 spacer H the ball joint...

Page 12: ...in a later step Remove the Deflector Plate 1 Loosen and remove the hardware E Figure 4 that secures the deflector plate F to the mower deck G 2 Remove the deflector plate 3 Save the plate and hardware When operating the unit without the collection system installed the user will experience a better cutting quality if the deflector plate in reinstalled A B C D F E H G Figure 4 Remove Chute Guard A D...

Page 13: ...blower mount A Figure 7 onto the mower deck B Refer to Figure 7 for the position of the pins w lanyards in relationship to the chute mount bracket on the mower deck The pins w lanyards fit into the same holes that the chute mount rod was installed 2 Loosen the two 2 5 16 nylock flange nuts A Figure 8 that secure the deflector bracket B to the blower mount C 3 Slide the deflector bracket up against...

Page 14: ... blower mount and install the 1 4 20 nylock flange nut C Tighten the nut until the eyebolt contacts the L bracket 52 Models 4a Reverse the direction of the spring anchor bolt D Remove the spring anchor bolt from the idler arm E and reinstall the spring anchor bolt so that the idler spring is installed on top of the idler arm 4b Loop the idler spring A Figure 10 through the 1 4 x 2 eyebolt B Instal...

Page 15: ... to line up with the pulley groove 9 Check the position of the idler pulley A Figure 12 The position must be aligned with the position of the pulley outer row of holes for pulley hub pointing in inner row of holes for pulley hub pointing out Reposition if necessary Inner Slot Align pulley groove with slot outer slot with pulley hub in OR inner slot with pulley hub out Figure 11 Install Impeller Dr...

Page 16: ... Spring B Spring Compression Nut B Figure 15 Mower PTO Belt A Idler Arm B Stationary Idler Pulley A Figure 13 Mower PTO Belt A Idler Arm B Stationary Idler Pulley B IS500Z IS1500Z Series 44 Models 1 Using a 1 2 breaker bar place the square end in the square hole located in the end of the idler arm A Figure 13 Carefully rotate the breaker bar clockwise which will relieve the tension on the belt exe...

Page 17: ...the blade end of the spindle shaft to prevent the shaft from spinning Figure 17 Install Double Spindle Pulley A 3 4 16 Hex Nut B 3 4 Spring Washer C Double Spindle Pulley D 1 4 Key A B C D Remove the Spindle Pulley 1 Remove the 3 4 16 hex nut 3 4 spring washer A B Figure 16 securing the spindle pulley C to the spindle shaft Use a 1 wrench on the flats of the blade end of the spindle shaft to preve...

Page 18: ... see Figure 18 NOTE The IS2000Z with 52 deck has a 2 piece deck guard Install as shown in Figure 19 Figure 18 Install Guard Figure 19 Install Guard IS2000Z with 52 Deck Blower Installation Install the Blower 1 Install the blower onto the mower deck Refer to Figure 20 for the position of the quick pins in relationship to the chute mount bracket on the mower deck The quick pins fit into the same hol...

Page 19: ...2 mounting bolt and the blower housing This should measure between 3 3 3 8 7 6 8 6 cm 4 If measurement falls outside of this range you must move the idler pulley B either forward or back to achieve the proper belt tension NOTE If pulley position needs to be adjusted make sure that it is reinstalled in the same row of holes as determined in the blower assembly Step 9 page 13 3 3 3 8 7 6 8 6 cm Figu...

Page 20: ... Figure 25 on to the lower bumper and secure with the previously removed 3 8 bolts 3 8 washers B and new 3 8 16 nylock flange nuts E 3 Install the 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 bolts and 3 8 washers C through the top mount holes as shown in Figure 26 Install the support bar D and secure with the 3 8 16 nylock flange nuts E A B C Figure 24 Remove Bumper Screen A Screen B Top Bumper C Lower Bumper E D A B E Figure...

Page 21: ...maining 3 8 16 U bolt bolt C over the middle bumper tube and loosely secure with the 3 8 16 nylock flange nuts E 3 Center mount plate on the bumper and tighten all the hardware securely 4 Temporarily install the collector mount posts Figure 27 into the collector plate and install the hitch pins B This will insure that the holes are properly aligned for easy installation and removal 5 Tighten the t...

Page 22: ... 3 8 16 nylock flange nuts E 4 Tighten the bottom mounting bolts securely NOTE All S150X models will NOT require the bottom mounting bolts D Figure 28 for installation 5 Temporarily install the collector mount posts A Figure 29 into the collector plate and install the hitch pins B This will insure that the holes are properly aligned for easy installation and removal 6 Tighten the top mounting bolt...

Page 23: ...used Figure 30 Assemble Collector Hood A Collector Back Plate B Inlet Tube C 5 16 18 x 3 4 Bolt D 5 16 18 Nylock Flange Nut E Collector Mount Post F 3 8 16 x 1 Bolt G 3 8 16 Nylock Flange Nut B A A B C D C D E E F G F G 2 Bag Collector 3 Bag Collector 3 Install the collector onto the mount plate and secure with the hitch pins as shown in Figure 30 Again this will insure that the holes are properly...

Page 24: ...me rails B NOTE The collector bags are constructed with three mesh panels and one solid panel Install the bag with the solid panel towards the front of the machine 2 Lower the hood and push the lock pin B Figure 32 through the hood lock plate A Figure 31 Install the Collector Bags A Collector Bag B Frame Rails A B B Figure 32 Lock Hood A Hood Lock Plate B Lock Pin B A Installation ...

Page 25: ...emovable clamp with knob B At least two bands must cover the outlet of the blower C 3 Cut the hose to fit properly between the blower and collector as shown in Figure 33 At least two bands must cover the inlet of the collector D Secure with the stationary clamp E Figure 33 Install Hose A Hose B Removable Clamp with knob C Blower Outlet D Collector Inlet E Stationary Clamp A A D E A C B ...

Page 26: ... 3 8 16 x 3 bolts A and 3 8 16 nylon lock nuts D Tighten securely 3 Install the counter weights H in the weight carrier and secure with the retaining pin F and hair pin clips G 4 Lower floor plate and reinstall deck lift foot pedal clevis pin and hair pin clip Figure 34 Install Weight Carrier A 3 8 16 x 3 Bolts B Mount Plate C Mount Plate D 3 8 16 Nylon Lock Nuts E Weight Carrier F Retaining Pin G...

Page 27: ...rriers are tight against the outside of the suspension arm and do not interfere with the shock spring assembly Tighten securely 2 Install the counter weights A in the weight carrier and secure with the clevis pins D and hair pin clips C Figure 35 Install Weight Carriers A Weight B 5 16 18 x 2 1 2 Bolt C Hairpin Clip D Clevis Pin E Weight Carrier LH F Bar Clamp G 5 16 18 Nylon Lock Nuts H Weight Ca...

Page 28: ...ght Carrier A Weight Carrier B 1 2 20 x 1 1 4 Bolt C 1 2 SAE Washer D 1 2 20 Nylon Lock Nut E Weight F Retaining Pin G Hairpin Clip IS2000Z Series 1 Install the weight carrier A Figure 37 onto the front of the unit and secure with the 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 bolts B 3 8 washers C and 3 8 16 nylock flange nuts G 2 Install the counter weights D in the weight carrier and secure with the retaining pin E and ha...

Page 29: ... 40 to the mower deck and secure using the hardware that it was removed with 7 Reinstall the discharge chute A Figure 40 and secure with the chute mount rod B and hardware that you retained with the discharge chute 8 Empty the grass collector bags and reinstall in the bagger frame 9 Remove the hitch pins B Figure 41 securing the bagger mount posts A to the mount plate 10 Lift the bagger unit up an...

Page 30: ...rking brake turn off the ignition and remove the ignition key WARNING Under normal use the bag will deteriorate and wear Objects could exit a worn bag at high speeds Thrown objects could cause injury to you or bystandards Check bag frequently for tears and holes Replace worn bags 2 Inspect the bags for damage wear tears and holes 3 Replace worn or damaged bags Maintenance Lubrication Lubricate the...

Page 31: ...er housing to clear jammed objects or plugged blower Blower may rotate when object is removed A Unplugging a Clogged Unit Conditions such as grass that is too long or too wet or cutting at too fast of a ground speed could cause the blower and the discharge tube to become clogged If any part of the collection unit becomes clogged while in operation follow these procedures to safely remove the clog ...

Page 32: ...ting of the engine Troubleshooting the Collection System Problem Cause Remedy Excessive vibration Cutting blades are bent or unbalanced Replace the cutting blades Blade Mounting bolts are loose Tighten blade mounting bolts to 70 ft lbs 94 Nm Loose blower pulley Tighten the appropriate pulley Replace if excessively worn Blower impeller blades are bent or broke See your dealer Excessive grass blowou...

Page 33: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n Notes ...

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Page 36: ...n Briggs Stratton Power Products Group LLC 5375 North Main Street Munnsville NY 13409 800 933 6175 www ferrismowers com www snapperpro com OPERATOR S MANUAL FAST Vac Grass Collection Systems 44 48 52 Mower Decks with Setup Instructions ...

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