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OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

FAST-Vac

Grass Collection Systems

48” & 52” Mower Decks

with Setup Instructions

IMPORTANT NOTE:

These FAST-Vac Systems fit 2009 
and newer Model Year product 
equipped with the iCD decks.

5103134

Rev E

System Number:

Description

Fits Models:

Serial Number Range:

5600539

2 Bag System - 48” Mower Deck

S150XT

All

S50X

S/N: 2014749760 & Above

S150X & IS1500Z

S/N: 2014644055 & Above

5600540

3 Bag System - 48” Mower Deck

S150XT

All

S150X & IS1500Z

S/N: 2014644055 & Above

5600372

2 Bag System - 52” Mower Deck

IS500Z

S/N: 2013806686 & Above

5600371

3 Bag System - 52” Mower Deck

S175X, S125XT, S150XT, 
IS700Z & F160Z

All

S150X

S/N: 2013806686 & Above

5600373

3 Bag System - 52” Mower Deck

IS2100Z

All

5600445

3 Bag System - 52” Mower Deck

IS2500Z

S/N: 2013806686 & Above

5600807

3 Bag System - 52” Mower Deck

IS1500Z & IS1500ZX

S/N: 2013806686 & Above

5600808

3 Bag System - 52” Mower Deck 

IS2000Z

S/N: 2013806686 & Above

Summary of Contents for FAST-Vac

Page 1: ...l S50X S N 2014749760 Above S150X IS1500Z S N 2014644055 Above 5600540 3 Bag System 48 Mower Deck S150XT All S150X IS1500Z S N 2014644055 Above 5600372 2 Bag System 52 Mower Deck IS500Z S N 2013806686 Above 5600371 3 Bag System 52 Mower Deck S175X S125XT S150XT IS700Z F160Z All S150X S N 2013806686 Above 5600373 3 Bag System 52 Mower Deck IS2100Z All 5600445 3 Bag System 52 Mower Deck IS2500Z S N ...

Page 2: ...t Save these instructions for future reference The illustrations in this manual are representative and may not exactly match your unit Assembly This manual includes the setup instructions for installing a Fast Vac blower with either a 2 bag or 3 bag Soft Top grass collection system For units that are being setup with an EZ Dump Hopper EZ Dump XL Hopper or a 2 Bag 3 Bag Hard Top collection system c...

Page 3: ...ag 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 eng...

Page 4: ...ow 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 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 5...

Page 5: ...utation 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 o...

Page 6: ...ith 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 entir...

Page 7: ...ed 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...

Page 8: ...esired after the rear shock is re positioned to it s most vertical position it can be achieved by adjusting the spring s pre load To adjust the upper shock mounting position 1 Park the machine on a flat level surface Engage the parking brake disengage the PTO turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove the key from the ignition 2 Chock the front wheels of the unit to prevent the machine from rollin...

Page 9: ...igure 2 insert the tip of the spanner wrench p n 5022853 B that came with the zero turn riding mower into the notch of the pre load adjuster C While holding the spanner wrench in place with one hand turn counter clockwise to increase the amount of pre load Turning clockwise will decrease the amount of pre load Make sure that both rear shock assemblies are adjusted to the same pre load position 6 R...

Page 10: ...p the front of the tractor frame until the weight is lifted off the front caster wheels 2 Remove the 3 4 10 X 3 1 2 bolt A Figure 4 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 spa...

Page 11: ...rom the unit they need to be re installed for safe operation 2 Remove the chute lock bolt C and nut 3 Remove the deck guard D Save the bolts and washers as they will be required in a later step Remove the Deflector Plate 1 Loosen and remove the hardware E Figure 5 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 un...

Page 12: ...orarily install the blower mount A Figure 8 onto the mower deck B Refer to Figure 8 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 9 that secure the deflector bracket B to the blower mount C 3 Slide the deflecto...

Page 13: ...hten securely 3 Install three 3 3 8 16 X 1 bolts and nylon lock nuts D through the blower mount plate and blower The bolt heads must be installed on the inside of the blower housing 4 Loop the idler spring A Figure 11 through the 1 4 X 2 eyebolt B Install the eyebolt through the L bracket on the blower mount and install the 1 4 20 nylock flange nut C Tigthen the nut until the eyebolt contacts the ...

Page 14: ... the square end in the square hole located in the idler arm 2 Carefully rotate the idler arm either clockwise or counter clockwise so that it lengthens the idler spring 3 Slide the drive belt over the edge of the rear stationary idler pulley D Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar 4 Remove the belt from the right hand discharge side spindle pulley E Remove the Mower Deck Spindle Pulley ...

Page 15: ...s installed correctly on all pulleys except for the rear stationary idler pulley B The V side of the belt should run in the pulley grooves of the spindle pulleys C and the PTO clutch pulley of the unit The flat side of the belt should contact the face of the stationary idler pulley D and the adjustable idler pulley E 2 Using a 1 2 breaker bar place the square end in the opening located in the idle...

Page 16: ...u c t i o n 14 www ferrismowers com www snapperpro com Installation Install the Deck Guard 1 Install the new deck guard onto the mower deck and secure with the hardware previously removed see Figure 18 Figure 18 Install Guard ...

Page 17: ... belt tension by measuring the distance from the center of the v idler pulley A Figure 21 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 ...

Page 18: ...te on Models with Round Tube Bumpers 1 Install the collector mount plate A Figure 24 and mount tabs B on to the bumper Install two of the 3 8 16 U bolts C over the top bumper tube and through the mount tabs and loosely secure with the 3 8 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...

Page 19: ... collector plate and install the hitch pins B This will ensure that the holes are properly aligned for easy installation and removal 4 Tighten the mounting bolts C Figure 26 securely and remove the hitch pins and mount posts Install the Collector Mount Plate on a Flat Plate Bumper S175X Models S N 2016141338 Below This procedure is specific to S175X Models serial number range 2016141338 below 1 In...

Page 20: ... 3 Install the collector onto the mount plate and secure with the pins w lanyards as shown in Figure 25 Again this will insure that the holes are properly aligned for easy installation and removal Tighten the 3 8 16 x 1 bolts securing the posts to the back plate NOTE It is recommended that the rear suspension be adjusted stiffer due to the added weight of the collection system see Rear Suspension ...

Page 21: ...s 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 30 through the hood lock plate A Figure 29 Install the Collector Bags A Collector Bag B Frame Rails A B B Figure 30 Lock Hood A Hood Lock Plate B Lock Pin B A ...

Page 22: ...nd 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 31 At least two bands must cover the inlet of the collector D Secure with the stationary clamp E Figure 31 Install Hose A Hose B Removable Clamp with knob C Blower Outlet D Collector Inlet E Stationary Clamp A A D...

Page 23: ... and secure with two 2 bolts B washers C and nuts D 2 Install the counter weights E in the weight carrier and secure with the retaining pin F and hairpin clips G Weight Mount Installation Units with 3 8 Holes 1 Install the weight carrier A Figure 33 onto the front of the unit and secure with two 2 bolts B washers C and nuts D 2 Install the counter weights E in the weight carrier and secure with th...

Page 24: ...pindle pulley 3 Reinstall the deck guard top and secure with the knobs 4 Loosen the lower clamp securing the hose to the blower outlet and remove the hose from the blower See Figure 35 5 Pull the quick pins on the blower mount and remove the blower from the mower deck 6 Re install the deflector plate C Figure 36 to the mower deck and secure using the hardware that it was removed with 7 Re install ...

Page 25: ... 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 unit at the locatio...

Page 26: ...lace hands into blower 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 saf...

Page 27: ...roubleshooting 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 blowout from the mower dec...

Page 28: ... n Briggs Stratton Yard Power Products Group 5375 North Main Street Munnsville NY 13409 800 933 6175 www ferrismowers com www snapperpro com OPERATOR S MANUAL FAST Vac Grass Collection Systems 48 52 Mower Decks with Setup Instructions ...

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