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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
with Setup Instructions
FAST-Vac
Grass Collection Systems
IMPORTANT NOTE:
These FAST-Vac Systems fit 2005
and newer Model Year product
equipped with the rubber
discharge chute.
NHSystem Number: Description:
5600001 IS500Z, & IS1500Z, 44” Mower Deck - 2 Bag System
5600002 IS1500Z & S150X, 48” Mower Deck - 2 Bag System
5600003 IS1500Z & S150X, 48” Mower Deck - 3 Bag System
5600004 IS1500Z & S150X, 52” Mower Deck - 3 Bag System (S/N: 2012628762 & Below)
5600005 IS3000ZL, 61” Mower
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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Ferris product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Ferris brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Ferris 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 f
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Safety Operation Installation Removal Seguridad Operación Table of Contents SAFETY RULES & INFORMATION .....................2 Safety Decals..........................................................3 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...........4 Before Operation.....................................................4 Mowing with the Double / Triple Catcher ................4 After Operation........................................................5 Storing the Grass Catcher ..............................
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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. 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. If the mower stalls or the turbo blower chute plugs: GENERAL WARNINGS 1. Disengage the el
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Safety Safety Decals All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and SAFETY DECALS instructional messages on your rider and mower This unit has been designed and manufactured to should be carefully read and obeyed. Personal bodily provide you with the safety and reliability you would injury can result when these instructions are not expect from an industry leader in outdoor power followed. The information is for your safety and it is equipment manufacturing. important! The safety decals below are on your r
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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 un
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Operation General Operating Instructions 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 mi
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Suspension Adjustment REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT POSITION #1 POSITION #2 (FACTORY SET) (GRASS BAGGER) 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 t
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Installation Ball Joint Replacement BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT For IS2000Z Models with 52” Mower Deck: The existing ball joint (A, Figure 2) on the right-hand front suspension arm has to be replaced with the ball joint provided in the kit. This change is necessary to provide clearance for the blower unit and must be MEASURE HERE completed before blower unit installation. To replace the ball joint: 1. Lower the front of the mower deck down on to Figure 3. Measure Threads wooden blocks to relieve the
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Blower Assembly BLOWER ASSEMBLY F Preparing the Mower Deck (IS4500Z Models Only) E G 1. Loosen the 3/8-24 hex nut (A, Figure 5) that secures the idler arm (C) to the blower assembly. Remove the idler arm assembly from the blower assembly. 2. Loosen the 1/2” hardware that secures the idler H pulley (G) to the idler arm assembly. Remove the D idler pulley from the idler arm assembly. Discard I the bolt that secured the idler pulley to the idler arm assembly. B 3. Refer to figure 6. Install the new
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Installation Blower Assembly 8. Loosen the 3/8-16 hex serrated flange nut (A, A Figure 7) that secures the adjustable idler pulley (D) to the blower assembly. Remove the 3/8-16 B hex serrated flange nut (A), and all the components the nut secured. Discard the 3/8-16 X C 2” bolt. 9. Place the support plate (B) on the blower Drill assembly. Line up the two rows of holes in the Here support plate with the two rows of holes on the blower assembly. 10. Refer to figure 7. Place a 3/8-16 X 3/4 Bolt (C
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Blower Assembly Blower Assembly A 1. Remove the existing 5/16-18 x 5/8” flange head bolts (B, Figure 9) from the blower housing (A). B 2. Install the blower mount plate (C) onto the blower housing and reinstall the 5/16-18 x 5/8” flange B head bolts. Tighten 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. C D Figure 9. Install Blower Mount Plate A. Blower Hous
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Installation Blower Assembly 5. Remove the blower belt guard and set aside. A IS500Z, 1000Z, IS1000Z, IS1500Z, IS2000Z, IS3000Z, IS3100Z, S150X, S200X Series Models: B 6. Install the impeller drive pulley (A, Figure 11) onto the impeller shaft (B) as described in Figure 11. Install the 1/4” x 1-1/2” long key (not shown) in the pulley. E D C 7. Align the pulley groove with the appropriate slot as described in Figure 11. Tighten the set screws in the pulley. 8. Reposition the 3/8-16 x 6” bolt if r
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Mower Deck Preparation Remove the Discharge Chute D 1. Remove the discharge chute (A, Figure 14), chute mount rod (B) and mounting hardware. C 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. B A Figure 14. Remove Chute & Guard A. Discharge Chute B. Chute Mount Rod C. Chute Lock Bolt D. Guard 4. Examine the discharge chute mount bracket on the mower deck (see Figure 15). If the hole pattern looks like t
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Installation Mower Deck Preparation IS1000Z Series (52” Model): B A 1. Loosen the spring compression nut (B, Figure 17) to release the belt tension. 2. Slide the drive belt over the edge of the idler pulley and then remove the belt from the right- hand (discharge side) spindle pulley. Figure 17. Mower PTO Belt A. Belt Tension Spring B. Spring Compression Nut IS2000Z Series (52” Model): A 1. Using a 1/2” breaker bar, place the square end in the square hole located in the end of the idler arm (A,
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Mower Deck Preparation S200X Series: A B 1. Using a 1/2” breaker bar, place the square end in the square hole located in the end of the idler arm (A, Figures 20). Carefully rotate the breaker bar counter-clockwise, which will relieve the tension on the belt exerted from the idler arm. 2. Slide the drive belt over the edge of the stationary B idler pulley (B). Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar. Remove the belt from the right- hand (discharge side) spindle pulley. Figure 20. Mower P
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Installation Mower Deck Preparation Remove the Spindle Pulley D E A IS500Z Series, 1000Z Series, IS1000Z Series, IS1500Z, IS2000Z, IS3000ZF & ZX Series, S150X & F B S200X Series: 1. Remove the 3/4-16 hex nut & 3/4” spring washer (A & B, Figure 22) securing the spindle pulley (C) to the spindle shaft. Use a 1” wrench on the flats D of the blade end of the spindle shaft to prevent the shaft from spinning. Save the 1/4” key (D). C G IS3000ZL Series, IS3100Z Series, & IS4500Z Series: 1. Measure and
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Mower Deck Preparation Reinstall the Spindle Belt Refer to the belt removal instructions on Page 10, 11, & 12 and reverse the order for reinstalling the belt. Install the Deck Guard 1. Install the new deck guard onto the mower deck and secure with the hardware previously removed (see Figure 24). NOTE: The IS2000Z with 52” deck has a 2-piece deck guard. Install as shown in Figure 25. NOTE: The IS4500Z Series has a 3-piece deck guard. Install as shown in Figure 26. Figure 24. Install Guard Figure
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Installation Blower Installation 1. Install the blower onto the mower deck. Refer to Figure 27 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 holes that the chute mount rod was installed. 44” & 48” Decks 52” & 61” Decks Figure 27. Install Blower On Deck (Notice Pin Orientation) 2. Install the blower drive belt. Refer to Figure 28 for the proper belt routing. It may be required to loosen the idler pulley mounting h
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Blower Installation 3. Check the belt tension by measuring the distance from the center of the v-idler pulley (A, Figure 29) 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 B 3" - 3-3/8" must move the idler pulley (B) either forward or (7,6 - 8,6 cm) 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 A de
