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OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

FAST-Vac

Grass Collection Systems

61” Mower Decks

with Setup Instructions

IMPORTANT NOTE:

These FAST-Vac Systems fit 
2005 and newer Model Year 
product equipped with the rubber 
discharge chute.

5103133

Rev E

System Number: Description:

Fits Models: Serial Number Range:

5600005

3 Bag System - 61” Mower Deck

IS3100ZL

5600006

3 Bag System - 61” Mower Deck

IS3000Z
IS3000ZX

S/N: 3631 & Above

5600008

3 Bag System - 61” Mower Deck

IS1000Z

S/N: 2899 & Above

5600009

3 Bag System - 61” Mower Deck

IS4500Z

5600057

3 Bag System - 61” Mower Deck

IS2000Z
S200X

5600060

3 Bag System - 61” Mower Deck

IS3100Z

5600083

3 Bag System - 61” Mower Deck

IS3100ZBS

Summary of Contents for 5600005

Page 1: ...harge chute 5103133 Rev E System Number Description Fits Models Serial Number Range 5600005 3 Bag System 61 Mower Deck IS3100ZL 5600006 3 Bag System 61 Mower Deck IS3000Z IS3000ZX S N 3631 Above 56000...

Page 2: ...ined 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 haza...

Page 3: ...are Discharge Chute Opening 8 Preparing the Blower Mount for Assembly 9 Prepare the Blower Assembly for Installation IS4500Z Models Only 10 Blower Assembly 12 Mower Deck Preparation 14 Blower Installa...

Page 4: ...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 plu...

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...

Page 6: ...n 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 Warn...

Page 7: ...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 n...

Page 8: ...ays 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 h...

Page 9: ...ack from under the suspension cross member 7 Remove the jackstands from under the machine For All Models More spring pre load should be used with heavy weight operators 4 See Figure 1 Using the suppli...

Page 10: ...hardware E Figure 2 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 t...

Page 11: ...ount 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 6 and the two 2 1 4 nylock flange...

Page 12: ...e idler arm assembly aside for reinstallation later 5 Loosen the 3 8 16 hex serrated flange nut A Figure 8 that secures the fixed idler pulley and belt keep B to the blower assembly 6 Remove the 3 8 1...

Page 13: ...with a 3 8 16 hex serrated flange nut A 12 Using a 3 8 drill bit drill a 3 8 hole through the blower assembly using the left rear hole see Figure 9 as a guide 13 Install a 3 8 16 X 3 4 bolt C up throu...

Page 14: ...nt plate and blower The bolt heads must be installed on the inside of the blower housing Figure 11 Install Blower Mount Plate A Blower Housing B 5 16 18 x 5 8 Bolts existing C Blower Mount Plate D 3 8...

Page 15: ...elt keeper bolt F Install the 1 4 X 1 1 2 long key C into the blower pulley D 12 Install the two 2 1 4 20 X 1 bolts B into the tapered hub A and tighten evenly Torque the 1 4 bolts to 8 ft lbs 10 9 Nm...

Page 16: ...r tension Installation IS4500Z Series 1 Using a 1 2 breaker bar place the square end in the square hole located near the end of the idler arm A Figures 18 Carefully rotate the breaker bar clockwise wh...

Page 17: ...D 1 4 Key E 1 4 20 x 1 Bolts F Tapered Hub G Spindle Pulley tapered bore Install the Double Spindle Pulley Identify and follow the correct procedure for your unit IS1000Z Series IS2000Z IS3000ZF ZX Se...

Page 18: ...removed see Figure 21 NOTE The IS4500Z Series has a 3 piece deck guard Install as shown in Figure 22 Figure 21 Install Guard Figure 22 Install Guard IS4500Z Series BLOWER INSTALLATION Install the Blo...

Page 19: ...5 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 th...

Page 20: ...16 nylock flange nuts F NOTE On IS500Z models use the inner mounting holes when installing the collector mount plate and mount tabs to the bumper with the 3 8 16 U bolts 2 Install the remaining 3 8 16...

Page 21: ...mount plate on the bumper and tighten all the hardware securely IS3100Z Series with 5 Tube Rear Bumper 1 Install the collector mount plate A Figure 31 on to the bumper Install two of the 3 8 16 U bolt...

Page 22: ...ge nuts E 3 Center mount plate on the bumper and tighten all the hardware securely 4 Temporarily install the collector mount posts A Figure 33 into the collector plate and install the hitch pins B Thi...

Page 23: ...ten the bottom mounting bolts securely NOTE All S150X models will NOT require the bottom mounting bolts D Figure 34 for installation 5 Temporarily install the collector mount posts A Figure 35 into th...

Page 24: ...unting holes not used Figure 36 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 Fl...

Page 25: ...ails 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...

Page 26: ...and secure with the removable 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 39 At least...

Page 27: ...1 2 bolts B and 5 16 18 nylon lock nuts G Make sure carriers are tight against the outside of the suspension arm and do not interfere with the shock spring assembly Tighten securely 2 Install the coun...

Page 28: ...the weight mount rack into the main frame tubes and align with the holes drilled through the frame see Figure 42 It may require you drive the arms into the frame tubes using a wooden block and hammer...

Page 29: ...SAE Washer D Weight E Retaining Pin F Hairpin Clip G 3 8 16 Nylock Flange Nut A C B D E G F IS4500Z Series 1 Support the front of the frame in the center of the unit with a jackstand 2 Remove the 1 2...

Page 30: ...it and secure with the 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 bolts B 3 8 washers C and 3 8 16 nylock flange nuts D 2 Install the counter weights E in the weight carrier and secure with the retaining pin F and hairpin clips...

Page 31: ...ring the bagger mount posts A to the mount plate 9 Lift the bagger unit up and off of the mount plate BLOWER COLLECTOR REMOVAL 1 Remove the knobs A Figure 47 securing the deck guard top B to the deck...

Page 32: ...king 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 t...

Page 33: ...r 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...

Page 34: ...ing 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...

Page 35: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n 33...

Page 36: ...o 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 61 Mowe...

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