Ferris SNAPPER PRO EZ Dump Operator's Manual

Ferris SNAPPER PRO EZ Dump Operator's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents: General Information.............. 3 Products Covered by this Manual........3 Operator Safety..............3 Safety Rules and Information...........3 Safety Decals..............4 Safety Icons..............4 Installation................4 Rear Suspension Adjustment (Models Equipped with Rear Suspension).............5 Remove the Carburetor Shield.........6 Install the Hopper Mounting Plate........6 Install the Stabilizer Straps (Models with Flat Plate Bumpers)................
  • Page 3: General Information

    Purchase: Blower, 61", F210Z  5601240 Kit, 14 cu. ft. EZ Dump XL Hopper w FAST-Vac® Blower, FERRIS is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton, Milwaukee, WI, 61" ISX3300 USA. Operator Safety SNAPPER PRO is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
  • Page 4: Safety Decals

    WARNING • Check the collection system to make sure it is bolted tightly to the rider. WARNING • When blower assembly is removed from the mower deck, the deflector must be properly installed. WARNING Amputation and thrown objects hazard If the mower stalls or the turbo blower chute plugs: 1.
  • Page 5: Rear Suspension Adjustment (Models Equipped With Rear Suspension)

    Rear Suspension Adjustment (Models Note: This will require small adjustments to the jacks position. Equipped with Rear Suspension) The shock should move freely on the mounting bolt when the pressure is relieved. Many units equipped with rear suspension has multiple upper mounting positions for the rear shock assembly (A, Figure 1).
  • Page 6: Remove The Carburetor Shield

    Install the Hopper Mounting Plate 6. Re-install the rear drive tires. Torque the lug bolts to All zero-turn riding mowers with mid-mounted mower decks 85-91 ft. lbs. (115-129 Nm). Remove the jack stands from that this hopper collection system fits use the same hopper under the machine.
  • Page 7 F160Z with 52" Mower Deck (12 cu. ft. Hopper) 1. Position the hopper mount plate onto the bumper and install two (2) U-bolts over the top bumper tube and through the holes indicated as "A" in Figure 5 and secure with four (4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.
  • Page 8 2. Install two (2) U-bolts over the bottom bumper tube and 2. Install two (2) U-bolts over the middle bumper tube and through the holes indicated as "B" in Figure 9 and secure through the holes indicated as "B" in Figure 11 and with four (4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.
  • Page 9 S150XT with 52" Mower Deck (12 cu. ft. Hopper) 2. Install two (2) U-bolts over the third bumper tube (from the top of the bumper counting down) and through the holes indicated as "B" in Figure 13 and secure with four (4) 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts.
  • Page 10: Install The Stabilizer Straps (Models With Flat Plate Bumpers)

    S200XT with 61" Mower Deck (12 cu. ft. Hopper) S200XT with 61" Mower Deck (14 cu. ft. Hopper) 1. Position the hopper mount plate (A, Figure 19) onto the 1. Position the hopper mount plate (A, Figure 17) onto the bumper (B) and route four (4) 3/8-16 X 1"...
  • Page 11 Install the Stabilizer Straps - S150XT with 52" Mower Deck (12 cu. ft. Hopper) 1. Using a 3/8-16 X 1-1/4" bolt (A, Figure 21), 3/8 SAE washer (B) and 3/8-16 hex nylock flange nut (C) mount the stabilizer strap (D) to the right side of the hopper mount (E).
  • Page 12: Install The Support Plate And Latch Bar Assembly

    2. Remove the upper 3/8 bolt, washer, and nut that secures 4. Inspect the ends of the latch bar assembly (H). There the right hand side rear fuel tank bracket (F) to the unit.  should be grease on the ends of the bar (I). If there is not apply a thin layer of grease to the ends of the bar.
  • Page 13: Install The Latch Bar Assembly Tensioning Spring

    When installed, the mounting pins (C) point towards the side mount tube and latch bar assembly to the right hand center of the hopper and the latch bar assemblies (D) are on support plate. the outside of the hopper. Install the Latch Bar Assembly Tensioning Spring The length of the latch bar assembly tensioning spring (A, Figure 28) determines how much force is necessary to...
  • Page 14: Install The Rod Pivot Mount

    Each rod has an end with right-hand thread and an end with left handed thread. On all three rods the end with the shorter 2. Inspect the pivoting barrel (F) of the dump handle length of thread is the left handed thread. assembly to make sure that the .39"...
  • Page 15: Connect The Latch Bar Assemblies To The Latch Bar

    5. Using the clevis pin and cotter pin (D) connect the clevis Install the Door Latch Rod (E) to the slot in the latch bar assembly (F). 1. Install the door latch rod (A, Figure 34) onto the hopper 6. Install a left hand threaded nut (D, Figure 31) and a left door latch (B) and the dump handle (C) and secure both hand threaded ball joint (E) onto the left hand threaded ends using a 3/8"...
  • Page 16: Install The Winch Quick Mount

    X 1" bolts (C), 5/16 SAE washers (D), and 5/16-18 hex 1. Install the weight carrier (A, Figure 37) onto the front of nylock flange nuts (E). the unit and secure with two (2) 3/8 X 1-1/4" bolts (B), 3/8 flat washers (C), and 3/8 nylock flange nuts (D).  Install the Winch Quick Mount 2.
  • Page 17: Install The Handle On The Winch

    Install the Handle on the Winch 1. Install the backing plate (A, Figure 39) and winch handle (B) onto the winch handle shaft (C) and secure using a 1/2-13 hex nylon lock nut (D). 2. Place the winch and mount assembly (C) into the tube of the winch quick mount (D).
  • Page 18: Adjust The Dump Handle Position

    4. Install the winch hook into the winch anchor bracket (F). The winch hook must be facing upwards so that the latch bar (G) closes on top of the winch anchor bracket. 5. Inspect the handle for the winch (C, Figure 41) and the angle of the strap to the hopper to make sure that the winch quick mount is mounted at the correct height on the roll bar.
  • Page 19: Install Tube Extension To Hopper

    (B, Figure 44). The latch (A, Figure 45) should be high 1. Install a thin layer of grease to the flange of the hose enough so that it clears the locking pin (B) as shown in elbow assembly (A, Figure 47). inset 2, Figure 45.
  • Page 20: General Operating Instructions

    General Operating Instructions WARNING In addition to these operating instructions, you must also observe and follow the operating instructions that are detailed Disengage the blower (blades) and remove the ignition key, in the Blower System operator's manual that was included wait for all parts to stop before disconnection or unlatching with the blower mount of this machine.
  • Page 21: Opening And Closing The Hopper

    DANGER Thrown Objects Hazard • Do not mow without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place. WARNING 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.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Problem: Blower and discharge tubes are plugging frequently. Cause Remedy Collection hopper is full. Empty collection hopper. Ground speed is too fast. Use a slower ground speed. Grass is too wet. Cut grass when it is dry. Grass is too long. Cut grass at a higher deck height setting.
  • Page 23: Collector System Removal

    3. Use a suitable tool, such as a broom handle, to clear the obstruction from the blower. 4. When the obstruction is cleared, re-install the discharge hose onto the blower outlet and secure in place. If the collector inlet is plugged: 1.
  • Page 24 7. While firmly holding the winch handle to prevent it from spinning, place the winch lock lever in the down position (D, Figure 56) and rotate the handle counter-clockwise and lower the hopper to the ground. 8. Remove the pivot pins of the mount tube (A, Figure 55) from the slots of the hopper mount (B).
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