Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Initial Installation & Assembly 48” & 52” DOUBLE-BAG COLLECTION SYSTEM BLOWER MOUNT & DRIVE GROUP Remove Discharge Chute 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Remove the discharge chute and save. Save springs and spacer (Derby Colt only). Figure 1. Chute Removal Release Mower Drive Belt Tension 1. Raise the floor pan and loosen the spring compres- sion nut (A, Figure 2) to release the belt tension. B A Figure 2. PTO Mower Drive Belt A. Spring Compression N
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
48” & 52” Blower Mount & Drive Installation Install Spindle Pulley A 1. Apply an anti-seize compound to the spindle shaft. B Install the new, double spindle pulley (C, FIgure 4) on the shaft with the smaller pulley facing up with the 5/8” nylon lock nut (A), 5/8” washer (B) and 1/4” key C (D) and tighten to 85-95 ft./lbs. Use a block of wood D to keep the blade from spinning while installing and tightening the 5/8” nut. 2. Reinstall the mower deck drive belt on the new spin- dle pulley. Tighte
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
48” & 52” Blower Mount & Drive Installation 2. While holding the mount plate vertical and against the chute mount tabs, place the spacers on the mower deck in the recesses of the mount plate. Make sure they are at the bottom of the recess (see Figure 7). Mark their location with a paint pen or prick punch. 3. Remove the spacers and blower mount plate. 4. Drill 5/16” holes where the spacer location was marked. Figure 7. Spacer Location 5. Install the spacers (C, FIgure 8) and mount bar (B) on
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
48” & 52” Blower Mount & Drive Installation Blower Preparation 1. Remove the belt guard (A, Figure 9) and hardware A (B & C) from the blower housing and set aside. NOTE: Record the model and serial number of the B blower on the warranty registration card and in the C space provided on Page 1. The serial tag is located on the outside face of the blower housing. 2. Fasten the idler arm assembly (G) to the blower D housing with 5/16-18 x 1-3/4” bolt (D), 5/16” fender washer (E), pivot spacer (F)
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
48” & 52” Blower Mount & Drive Installation 6. Install the bearing (B, Figure 11) on the shaft with B the grease fitting pointing towards the discharge of A the blower. Secure with the 7/16-14 x 1-1/2” bolts (A) and 7/16-14 nylon lock nuts (C) as shown. Tighten the setscrew in the collar of the bearing. 7. Install the spring (G) on the bolt of the idler arm and secure with a 5/16-18 nylon lock nut (H). Only tight- F en the nut until the threads come through the nylon. Do not clamp spring. G D
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
48” & 52” Blower Mount & Drive Installation Install Blower & Belt Guard 1. Install the blower onto the chute mount tabs with the blower mount tabs towards the rear. Secure with the retainer pin and hair pin. Make sure the handle of the retaining pin is pointing down. 2. Pull the idler arm lever against the spring to install the drive belt on the spindle pulley. The tension idler should be approximately 3/4” - 1” away from the blower housing when belt in installed. If not, remove the drive be
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Initial Installation & Assembly 61” TRIPLE-BAG COLLECTION SYSTEM BLOWER MOUNT & DRIVE GROUP Remove Discharge Chute 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Remove the discharge chute and save. Save springs and spacer (Derby Stallion only). Figure 19. Chute Removal Release Mower Drive Belt Tension 1. Raise the floor pan and loosen the spring compres- B sion nut (A, Figure 20) to release the belt tension. A Figure 20. PTO Mower Drive Belt A. Spring Compression
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
61” Blower Mount & Drive Installation Install Spindle Pulley A 1. Apply an anti-seize compound to the spindle shaft. Install the new, double spindle pulley (C, Figure 22) B on the shaft with the smaller pulley facing up with the C 5/8” nylon lock nut (A), 5/8” washer (B) and 1/4” key (D) and tighten to 85-95 ft./lbs. Use a block of wood to keep the blade from spinning while installing and tightening the 5/8” nut. 2. Reinstall the mower deck drive belt on the new spin- D dle pulley. Tighten the
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
61” Blower Mount & Drive Installation Blower Preparation A 1. Remove the belt guard (A, Figure 24) and hardware (B & C) from the blower housing and set aside. B NOTE: Record the model and serial number of the blower on the warranty registration card and in the C space provided on Page 1. The serial tag is located on the outside face of the blower housing. 2. Fasten the idler arm assembly (G) to the blower D housing with 5/16-18 x 1-3/4” bolt (D), 5/16” fender washer (E), pivot spacer (F) and 5
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
61” Blower Mount & Drive Installation 6. Install the bearing (B, Figure 26) on the shaft with the grease fitting pointing towards the discharge of A B the blower. Secure with the four 7/16 x 1-1/2” bolts (A) and 716-14 nylon lock nuts (C) as shown. Tighten the setscrew in the collar of the bearing. 7. Install the 5/16” x 1-1/4” bolt (D), 5/16” serrated flange nut (E) as shown and tighten. D 8. Install the spring (G) on the 5/16” bolt (D) on the blower mount and install the 5/16” nylon lock nut
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
61” Blower Mount & Drive Installation 11. Loosely install the blower brace (A, Figure 28), 3/8- 16 x 1” bolts (B) and 3/8” washers (C) as shown. B These fasteners will be tightened in a later step. A B C C Figure 28. Install Blower Brace A. Blower Brace B. 3/8-16 x 1” Bolt C. 3/8” Washer 12. Install the blower pulley and key with the hub facing OUTWARD away from the bearing and hold against the bearing. Tighten set screws. 13. Install one 3/8-16 flange nut on the 3/8-16 x 6” bolt and tighten
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
61” Blower Mount & Drive Installation Install Blower & Belt Guard A 1. Install the blower assembly onto the mount bar (B, Figure 31). Push on the blower from the outside to obtain a tight fit between the blower housing and mower deck. Tighten the 3/8” x 1” bolts (C) that fas- ten the mount bar to the mower deck. 2. Drill a 3/8” hole through the mount flange of the B blower mount bar and secure with a 3/8-16 x 1” bolt (E) and 3/8-16 flange nut (D). 3. Adjust the blower brace until approximately
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Discharge Chute Reattachment MOWING WITHOUT THE BLOWER C For operation without the blower, the deflector must be A properly installed in the down position and retained by the spring latch (Derby models only). To remove the blower, reverse the installation steps. D E D B Reattaching the Discharge Chute See Figure 33. Using the retainer pin and hair pin clip, secure the discharge chute to the mower deck. Make sure the chute mount tabs are in front of the tabs on the mower deck. For the Derby m
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
0 1 2 3 4 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/4 3/4 1/4 3/4 1/4 3/4 1/4 3/4 Hardware Identification & Torque Specifications Common Hardware Types Torque Specification Chart Hex Head Capscrew FOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE (Tolerance ± 20%) Washer No Hardware Lockwasher Marks Grade Carriage Bolt SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8 Hex Nut Size Of in/lbs in/lbs in/lbs Hardware ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm. Standard Hardware Sizing 8-32 19 2.1 30 3.4 41 4.6 When a washer or nut is identified as 1/2”, this is the
Summary of the content on the page No. 1
FERRIS
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
with Blower Setup Instructions
Double & Triple Bag Grass Collection Systems
Double Bag Collection System for: Triple Bag Collection System for:
Ferris 1000Z Series - 48” & 52” Mowers Ferris IS3000Z Series - 61” Mower
Derby Colt ZT2148 & ZT2352 - 48” & 52” Mowers Derby Stallion ZT2561 - 61” Mower
Ferris Industries 22860
5375 North Main Street
Munnsville, NY 13409 Rev. 9/2001
800-933-6175 TP 100-7040-01-AT-FD
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
FERRIS LIMITED WARRANTY IMPORTANT This warranty shall apply ONLY if the warranty registration form has been completed and returned to Ferris Industries, Inc. within 20 days from the date of delivery. Ferris Industries, Inc. (Ferris) warrants, in accordance with the provisions below, to the original purchaser for the period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of delivery of a Ferris mower that the mower is free from defects in material or workmanship. Ferris’ oblig- ation under this warrant
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Table of Contents S SA AF FE ET TY Y R RU UL LE ES S & & I IN NF FO OR RM MA AT TI IO ON N I IN NI IT TI IA AL L I IN NS ST TA AL LL LA AT TI IO ON N & & A AS SS SE EM MB BL LY Y 6 61 1” ” T TR RI IP PL LE E B BA AG G C CO OL LL LE EC CT TI IO ON N S SY YS ST TE EM M General Warnings..............................................2 B BL LO OW WE ER R M MO OU UN NT T & & D DR RI IV VE E G GR RO OU UP P Safety Decals.....................................................2 Remove Discharge Chute.......
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Safety Rules & Information 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. The tri- angle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. GENERAL WARNINGS When blower assembly is removed from the mower Know the mower controls, safety rules and how to deck, the deflector must be properly installed. sto
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
General Operating Instructions 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 u
