Milwaukee TURBO-Pro Operator's Manual

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TURBO-Pro & TURBO-Pro Max

Grass Collection Systems

OPERATOR'S

MANUAL

with Setup Instructions

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Page 2 2016497836 & above 5600864 IS3200Z, F320Z, ISX3300 61” s/n: all 5601146 IS3200 Midnight 61” s/n: all TURBO-Pro MAX Blower w/ Electric Dump From Seat Collector (12.5 cubic feet) 5600762 S150XT 52” s/n: 2013818908 & above F160Z 52” s/n: all 5900761 IS2100Z, ISX2200 52”...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Assembly This manual includes the setup instructions for installing either a Turbo Pro or Turbo-Pro Max blower with either a 2-bag or 3-bag Soft Top grass collection system. Sample Product ID Tag - Turbo-Pro Max Blower...
Page 4: Operator Safety
Operator Safety Operator Safety NOTICE Safety Rules & Information • Collector bags are subject to deterioration and wear during normal use. Inspect the bag Read these safety rules and follow them periodically for tears, holes, or weak spots, closely. Failure to obey these rules and replace with a new bag that meets the could result in loss of control of unit, manufacturer’s durability standards.
Page 5 Operator Safety Safety Decals Part Number: 7101665 - “Decal, Danger, Amputation and Thrown Objects Hazard” Before operating your unit, read the safety decals. The cautions and warnings are for your safety. To avoid a DANGER personal injury or damage to the unit, understand and follow all the safety decals.
Page 6 Operator Safety 2-Bag & 3-Bag Collector Hood 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. Decal, Container, Icons (Sewn into fabric of Warning - Read the Operator’s Manual.
Page 7: General Operating Instructions
General Operating Instructions 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. Danger - Amputation and thrown objects hazard: • To avoid injury from rotating blades, stay clear of deck edge and keep others away.
Page 8 General Operating Instructions Storing the Grass Catcher WARNING Clean the grass catcher thoroughly using a mild Disengage the blower (blades) and remove the detergent (other products may damage the discharge ignition key, wait for all parts to stop before tube). Remove any debris from the screen on the disconnecting or unlatching any parts attached underside of the lid.
Page 9: Installation
Installation Installation Rear Suspension Adjustment (Models Equipped with Rear Suspension) Many units equipped with rear suspension have multiple upper mounting positions for the rear shock assembly (A, 1). If the unit that you are Figure installing the collection system on is equipped with rear suspension, the upper mounting position of the rear shock assembly must be re-positioned to accommodate the additional weight of the collection...
Page 10 Installation 7. Remove the jack from underneath the suspension cradle (or suspension cross member, depending on your unit). 8. Remove the jack stands from underneath the machine. To adjust the spring pre-load: 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 ignition key.
Page 11 Installation Installing the Collector Assist Spring (IS600Z Models Only) Due to the extra weight of the collection system, it is necessary to install the collector assist springs (A, 3) on the IS600Z models. Figure 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake.
Page 12 Operator Safety Ball Joint Hardware Replacement (Ferris IS2000Z, IS2100Z & IS2500Z Models w/ 52” Mower Decks Only) The hardware and spacers that secure the rear ball joint (A, 4) on the right hand front suspension Figure arm has to be replaced with the hardware and spacer included with this kit.
Page 13 Installation Remove the Discharge Chute, Deck Guard, and Deflector Plate 1. Remove the discharge chute (A, 6), chute Figure mount rod (B) and mounting hardware (H). Retain the discharge chute, chute mount rod, and mounting hardware. The discharge chute will need to be reinstalled for operation if the collection system is removed.
Page 14 Installation Prepare the Mower Deck - Models with Single Belt Drive Systems Remove the Spindle Belt The mower deck is equipped with an idler arm (A, 7) which is fastened to a spring (B). Rotating Figure the idler arm in a direction that lengthens the spring will relieve the tension on the spindle belt (C).
Page 15 Installation Install the Double Spindle Pulley (for Pulleys with Hex Nut and Spring Washer) 1. Install the double spindle pulley (C, 9) and Figure 1/4” key (D) onto the spindle shaft. 2. Install the 3/4” spring washer (B) with the cone facing up (see insert, 9).
Page 16 Installation Install the Deck Guard 1. Install the new lower deck guard (A, Figure onto the mower deck and secure with the hardware previously removed. Note: IS3200Z models use a guard that features a pvoting top plate. Install the guard in the same in the same manner as above.
Page 17 Installation 4. Install the 1.00 X 1.50 X 1.50 spacer (D) onto the spindle shaft. It fits into the upper opening of the double spindle pulley. 5. Install the 3/4” spring washer (E) with the cone facing up (see insert, 14).
Page 18 Installation Prepare the Mower Deck - Models with a Two Belt Drive System on a 61” Mower Deck (For Pulleys with Hex Nut and Spring Washer) Removing the Mower Deck Spindle Belt It is not necessary to remove either spindle belt on the mower deck to install the collection system.
Page 19 Installation Preparing the Mower Deck - Models with a Two Belt Drive System on a 61” Mower Deck (Pulleys with Tapered Hub) Removing the Mower Deck Spindle Belt This mower deck design features two belts. The short right hand deck belt (A, 20) must be removed Figure in order to replace the right hand spindle pulley.
Page 20 Installation Installing the Mower Deck Spindle Belt 1. Refer to for proper spindle belt Figure 20 alignment. Make sure that the V-side of the belt (A, 20) is in the grooves of the center spindle Figure pulley (G) and the front idler pulley (H). 2.
Page 21 (C). The quick pins fit into the same holes that the chute mount rod was installed. Turbo-Pro Max Blowers: 1. Using the spring-loaded quick pins (A, Figure install the blower (B) onto the mower deck (C). The spring loaded quick pins use the same holes that the chute mount rod was installed in.
Page 22 Installation 2. Install the blower drive belt (A, 26). The Figure flat side of the belt (colored black) must contact the flat side of the stationary idler pulley (B) and the V-side of the belt (colored gray) must contact the the V-goove of the blower pulley (C), and the adjustable idler pulley (E).
Page 23 Installation Check the Position of the Belt Keeps This unit is equipped with three belt keeps to assist in maintaining the proper position of the blower drive belt. One is located on the blower pulley (A, 29), the Figure second is located on the stationary idler pulley (B) and the third is located on the adjustable idler pulley (C).
Page 24 Installation Installing the Top Belt Guard 1. Place the top belt guard (A, 32) onto the Figure bottom belt guard (B) and secure in place using the two knobs (C) NOTE: Some models use a guard that features a picoting top plate. Rotate the guard into place and secure using the knob.
Page 25 Installation Collector Installation Remove the Rear Engine Shield (If equiped) 1. If the engine is hot, allow sufficient time for the muffler to cool to prevent a burn injury during installation. 2. Remove the rear engine shield (C, 34) from Figure the top of the rear bumper (D) by removing the 3/8”...
Page 26 Installation Position the Collector Mount Plate on Models with the Four (4) Round Tube Bumper Design 1. ISX3300 Models with 4-Tube Bumpers: Install the collector mount plate (A, 37) and mount Figure tabs (B) onto the bumper. Install two (2) U-bolts (C) over the second tube down from the top of the bumper, through the mount tabs, and loosely secure with four (4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts (D).
Page 27 Installation Install the Collector Mount Plate on Flat Plate Bumpers (S175X Models S/N: 2016141339 & Above; All other Snapper Pro Models S/N: All) 1. Install the collector mount plate (A, 40) and Figure mount tabs (B) on to the bumper. Install the 3/8-16 x 1-1/4”...
Page 28 Installation Assemble the Collector Hood 2 Bag Collector 1. Install the inlet tube (B, 42) to the collector Figure back plate (A) and secure with the 5/16-18 x 3/4” bolts (C) and 5/16-18 nylock flange nuts (D). 2. Install the mount posts (E) on the back plate and loosely secure with the 3/8-16 x 1”...
Page 29 Installation Relocate the Deflector Plate (3-Bag Units Only) There are two (2) different positions that the deflector plate can be installed in on a 3-bag unit. The deflector plate is factory installed in the position labelled “2”. For the proper operation of this unit, it must be relocated to the position labelled “1”.
Page 30 Installation Install Collector Bags 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. 1. Raise the collector hood and slide the collector bags (A, 44) onto the frame rails (B).
Page 31 Installation Install Discharge Tube 1. Lower the mower deck to the lowest cutting position. 2. Install the discharge tube (A, 46) onto the Figure blower (C) and secure with the removable clamp (with knob) (B). At least two bands must cover the outlet of the blower.
Page 32 Installation Install the Weight Mount and Counter Weights Weight Mount Installation (IS3100Z Series) 1. Measure and mark the front main frame tubes to the dimensions as referenced in and the Figure 47 chart below. Dimension 2016270588 & Below 5” (12,7 cm) 2016270589 &...
Page 33 Installation Weight Mount Installation (Units with 3/8” Holes) 1. Install the weight carrier (A, 50) onto the Figure front of the unit and secure with two (2) 3/8” 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).
Page 34: Collection System Removal
Collection System Removal Collection System Removal Remove the Blower and Hose 1. Remove the knobs (A, 52) securing the top Figure deck guard (B) to the deck guard. 2. Push the adjustable idler pulley belt keep (C) towards the stationary idler pulley to remove the belt tension and remove the belt from the spindle pulley.
Page 35 Collection System Removal Remove the Collector System 1. Empty the grass collector bags and reinstall in the bagger frame. 2. Remove the hitch pins (B, 55) securing the Figure bagger mount posts (A) to the mount plate 3. Lift the bagger unit up and off of the mount plate. Remove the Front Weights 1.
Page 36: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figure Maintenance Schedule Grease: Use grease fittings when present. Before Each Use Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts Check the blower housing and impeller. when grease fittings are not installed. Check condition of collection bags.
Page 37 Maintenance Opening and Closing the Hood The collector hood is equipped with a latch pin which locks the hood in the closed position. 1. On the left side of the unit, remove the lock pin (B, 57) from the hood lock plate (A). Figure The hood can now be opened.
Page 38 Maintenance 5. Loosen but do not remove the hardware that secures the stationary idler pulley (B) and the adjustable idler pulley (E). This will allow the pulleys to be tipped up away from the belt keeps so the belt can be removed. 6.
Page 39: Unplugging A Clogged Unit
Maintenance Check the Blower Drive Belt Idler Spring Length 1. Measure the coil-to-coil spring length (A, Figure 63) of the adjustable idler spring (B). The measurement should equal 6-1/2” (16,5 cm). If the measurement is not correct, perform the Blower Drive Belt Idler Spring Adjustment.
Page 40 Maintenance If the blower is plugged: 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the ignition and remove the ignition key. 2. Loosen the lower clamp (with knob) (A, Figure securing the discharge tube to the blower outlet and remove the discharge tube from the blower.
Page 41: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting WARNING Troubleshooting Chart To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the tractor or mower only when the engine While normal care and regular maintenance will extend is stopped and the parking brake engaged. the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use Always remove the ignition key, disconnect may eventually require that service be performed to the spark plug wire and fasten it away from...
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