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Snapper FAST-Vac Operator's Manual With Setup Instructions

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Grass Collection Systems
System Number:
5600180
5600181
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.
5375 North Main Street
Munnsville, NY 13409
800-933-6175
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
with Setup Instructions
FAST-Vac
Description:
Snapper Pro NZM Series, 52" Mower Deck - 3 Bag System
Snapper Pro NZM Series, 61" Mower Deck - 3 Bag System
5101511
Revision IR
Rev. Date: 04/2008
TP 100-7381-IR-AT-SP

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  • Page 1 FAST-Vac Grass Collection Systems System Number: Description: 5600180 Snapper Pro NZM Series, 52” Mower Deck - 3 Bag System 5600181 Snapper Pro NZM Series, 61” Mower Deck - 3 Bag System 5101511 Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC. Revision IR 5375 North Main Street Rev.
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Snapper Pro product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Snapper Pro brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Snapper Pro product will provide many years of dependable service.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 ........5 Mowing Without the Blower ........5 INSTALLATION.............6 Blower Assembly.............6 Blower Installation ...........8 Collector Installation..........10 Weight Mount Installation........13...

  • Page 4: Safety Rules & Information

    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.

  • Page 5: Safety Decals

    Safety Decals SAFETY DECALS All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and 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.

  • Page 6: 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. Check grass condition. If wet, wait until later in the day. If grass is wet, the grass catcher is likely to become plugged.

  • Page 7: After 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.

  • Page 8: Installation

    Blower Assembly Blower Assembly I. Remove the four (4) 5/16-18 X 3/4" flange head bolts (B, Figure 1) from the blower housing (A). 2. Remove the impeller shaft bearing (D, Figure 1) from the blower housing. 3. Install the blower mount plate (C) onto the blower housing and reinstall the 5/16-18 X 5/8"...
  • Page 9 Blower Assembly 9. Install the impeller drive pulley (A, Figure 4) onto the impeller shaft (B) as described in Figure 4. Hub pointing IN: The pulley hub should be facing in. Install the 1/4" X 1-1/2" long key (not shown) in the pulley. 10.

  • Page 10: Blower Installation

    Figure 8. Install Blower Drive Pulley Blower Installation 1. Fit the Fast-Vac unit into place over and against the mower discharge, aligning the holes in the discharge mounting brackets with the holes in the Fast-Vac mounting bracket.
  • Page 11 Blower Installation Blower Belt Installation 1. Install the blower drive belt. Refer to Figure 11 for the proper belt routing. It may be required to loosen the idler pulley mounting hardware to get the belt past the belt keeps. IMPORTNANT NOTE: The gray area denotes the flat side of the belt.

  • Page 12: Collector Installation

    (1) 5/l6 lock washer, up through the pulley guard holes in the deck. 2. Install the Fast-Vac drive pulley guard onto the bolts inserted in previous step, secure with two (2) 5/16 nylon nuts. Tighten securely.
  • Page 13 Collector Installation 2. Install the bumper mount (A, Figure 17) onto the rear bumper. Secure using the existing hardware on the unit. 3. Install the bagger mount brackets (B, Figure 18) onto the bagger mount (A) as shown in Figure 18. Loosely install 5/l6-18 X 3/4"...
  • Page 14 Collector Installation Install Mount Posts 1. Temporarily install the collector mount posts (A, Figure 20) into the collector plate and install the hitch pins (B). This will insure that the holes are properly aligned for easy installation and removal. 2. Tighten the 5/16-18 bolts (C) that mount the bagger mount bracket to the bagger mount plate securely and remove the hitch pins and mount posts.

  • Page 15: Weight Mount Installation

    Collector Installation Install Collector Bags 1. Raise the collector hood and slide the collector bags (A, Figure 22) onto the frame rails (B). 2. Lower the hood and push the lock pin (D) through the hood lock plate (C). IMPORTANT NOTE: The collector bags are constructed with three mesh panels and one solid panel.
  • Page 16 Collector Installation Install Hose 1. Lower the mower deck to the lowest cutting position. 2. See Figure 25. Install the hose (A) onto the blower and secure with the removable clamp (with knob) (B). At least two bands must cover the outlet of the blower (C).

  • Page 17: Blower & Collector Removal

    Blower & Collector Removal Blower & Collector Removal 1. Remove the nuts (A, Figure 27) securing the belt guard top (B) to the deck guard (C). Remove the belt guard top. 2. Pull the blower idler arm lever (D) forward to release the belt tension and remove the belt from the spindle pulley.

  • Page 18: Reglas E Información De Seguridad

    Reglas E Información De Seguridad Lea estas reglas de seguridad y sígalas con cuidado. Hacer caso omiso de ellas puede ocasionar la pérdida del control sobre la unidad, lesiones corporales graves o la muerte a usted o a los espectadores, o daños a la propiedad o al equipo.

  • Page 19: Calcomanías De Seguridad

    Calcomanías de seguridad CALCOMANÍAS DE SEGURIDAD PRECAUCIÓN y las instrucciones en su podadora y su montable. Hacer caso omiso de las instrucciones Esta unidad fue diseñada y fabricada para brindarle puede ocasionar lesiones corporales. La información seguridad y confiabilidad, características que usted es para su seguridad y es importante.

  • Page 20: Instrucciones Generales De Operación

    Instrucciones generales de operación ANTES DE LA OPERACIÓN Despeje el jardín de las ramas, piedras, alambres y otros despojos que puedan quedar atrapados en las cuchillas de la podadora o que puedan ser lanzados por las mismas. Revise la condición del pasto. Si está húmedo, espere hasta más tarde durante el día.

  • Page 21: Después De La Operación

    Instrucciones generales de operación DESPUÉS DE LA OPERACIÓN Quite cualquier despojo de la pantalla en la parte inferior de la tapa. Nota: puede quitar parcialmente la pantalla de la tapa para limpiarla con mayor facilidad y debe hacerlo con regularidad. Debe quitar la caja del soplador y el tubo para limpiarlos.

  • Page 22: Remoción Del Soplador Y Receptor

    Remoción del soplador y receptor 1. Quite las palomillas (A, Figura 31) asegurando la cima de guardia de cinturón (B) al guardia de la plataforma (C). Quite la cima de guardia de cinturón. 2. Jale hacia adelante la palanca del brazo tensor del soplador (D) para liberar la tensión de la correa y retirar la correa de la polea del huso.
  • Page 24 OPERATOR’S MANUAL with Setup Instructions FAST-Vac Grass Collection Systems Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC. 5375 North Main Street Munnsville, NY 13409 800-933-6175 www.SnapperPro.com...

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