Snapper 1694496, 1726315-02 User Manual
ATTACHMENT
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Mfg. No. Description
1694496 Turbo Vacuum Collection System
(for use with Legacy XL / 2000 / 2900 Series)
1726315-02
Rev 01/2007
TP 100-3922-02-AT-SMA
Turbo Vacuum System
For 48” Mower Decks
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Attaching & Removing the Turbo
Attaching the Turbo..........................................7
Removing the Turbo ........................................7
Adjustments.....................................................8
Storage............................................................8
Front Bracket Hole Template ...........................9
Hardware Identification
& Torque Specifications....................................10
Safety Rules & Information
General Warnings............................................2
Safety Decals ..................................................2
General Operating Information
Before Operation.............................................3
Mowing with the Turbo.....................................3
Operating without the Turbo ............................3
Recommended Accessories............................3
After Operation................................................3
Initial Setup & Assembly
Prepare Deck, Belt Cover & Support Arm.......4
Install Stacked Arbor Pulley.............................4
Assemble & Install Deflector............................5
Assemble Turbo...............................................6
Table of Contents
NOTE: In these instructions, “left” and “right” are
referred to as seen from the operating position.
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Read and obey all operation and warning decals.
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 mow-
ing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signi-
fies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
GENERAL WARNINGS
● Know the tractor controls and how to stop quickly.
READ THE TRACTOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
● Read and obey all safety decals.
● Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with
the instructions, to operate the unit.
● Disengage the electric clutch (PTO). Shut off the
engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before
attaching, adjusting, or disconnecting any part of the
collection system.
● Check the collection system to make sure it is bolted
tightly to the tractor.
● DO NOT operate the mower without either the entire
grass catcher or the deflector in place.
● Turn off the PTO switch to disengage the blades
when not mowing.
● DO NOT mow in reverse. Always look down and
behind before and while travelling in reverse.
● DO NOT turn sharply when travelling alongside a
building or any object. Slow down before turning.
● DO NOT carry passengers on the tractor.
● When blower assembly is removed from the mower
deck, the deflector must be properly installed.
● If the mower stalls or the turbo blower chute plugs:
1. disengage the electric clutch (PTO);
2. stop the engine and remove the key;
3. set the parking brake, and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
4. Remove the foreign object or clear the chute with
a piece of wood before restarting the engine.
NEVER PLACE HANDS INTO BLOWER HOUSING TO CLEAR JAMMED OBJECT. BLOWER
MAY ROTATE WHEN OBJECT IS REMOVED.
● For added tractor stability and to prevent tipping or
loss of control:
a. Use reduced speed on uneven ground and when
turning corners.
b. Reduce loads on hillsides. It is recommended that
the collection system be kept only half full when
negotiating any slopes. Start mowing on slopes
when the collection system is empty.
c. Mow up and down the face of slopes; never
across the face of any slope.
● When operating on slopes, use front counterweights.
On slopes over 15% (8.5°), use two rear wheel
weights in addition to front counterweight. Never
operate on slopes greater than 30% (16.7°).
SAFETY DECALS
This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect
from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment
manufacturing.
Although reading this manual and the safety instructions
it contains will provide you with the necessary basic
knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the unit to
remind you of this important information while you are
operating your unit.
All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional
messages on your rider and mower should be carefully
read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when
these instructions are not followed. The information is for
your safety and it is important! The safety decals below
are on your rider and mower.
If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them
at once. See your local dealer for replacements.
These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant
visual reminder to you, and others who may use the
equipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary for
safe, effective operation.
Warning Decal P/N 1700259
Danger Decal - P/N 1704277
Danger Decal P/N 1704276
DANGER
ROTATING
BLADES
SHUT OFF MOWER
AND TRACTOR
BEFORE SERVICING
OR CLEANING BLOWER
AND MOWER.
1700259
WARNING
• This shield must be
in place at all times
during operation.
• Mower deflector
must be in down
position when
blower is removed.
1717291
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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, as the grass catcher is likely to become
plugged.
For efficient grass collection, air circulation under
the mower deck, through the chute and into the
grass catcher or cart is very important.
For this reason, BEFORE YOU BEGIN MOWING you
should make certain the underside of the mower and the
underside of the catcher lid are free from grass and
debris.
Make sure that there is a snug fit between mower deck,
blower housing, tubes, and grass catcher cover.
MO WING WITH THE TURBO
Always operate with throttle at full speed when mowing.
Grass should be cut often, and not too short. If grass is
too long or lush it may be necessary to keep ground
speed to a minimum or to cut only half the width of the
mower to prevent clogging. If grass is long, operate with
mower in high cutting position for first pass, cutting again
in a lower position on a second pass.
To check if grass is flowing up tube, view tube. Do not
open cover with mower engaged.
If a large amount of cut grass is spilling out from under
deck, the tube may be plugged or the catcher may be
full— discontinue mowing, stop the tractor, disengage
the PTO and then empty the catcher or clear the tube.
OPERATING WITHOUT THE TURBO
If you need to mow without the turbo vacuum collector in
place (for instance, if the grass is too wet to bag, but
must be mowed)—you must remove the turbo blower
from the mower deck, and properly position the deflector
BEFORE you begin mowing.
General
Operating Instructions
WARNING
ALWAYS shut off the tractor. disengage the PTO,
and allow all moving parts to stop BEFORE
disconnecting or clearing tube, or emptying
catcher.
Before leaving the operator’s position for any
reason, engage the parking brake, disengage the
PTO, stop the engine and remove the key.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, tractor
and mower free of grass, leaves and excess
grease. Do not stop or park tractor over dry
leaves, grass or combustible materials.
WARNING
To operate without the collection system, the
blower assembly MUST be removed and the
deflector MUST be in the down position.
The deflector is spring loaded. when removing
the blower, hold the deflector up; then allow the
deflector to go down into the normal operating
position.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
When operating on slopes with a rear attachment, use
front counterweights. If you will be operating on slopes
over 15% (8.5°) two rear wheel weights are recommended in addition to the front counterweights. Never operate
on slopes greater than 30% (16.7°).
AFTER OPERATION
The turbo blower housing and tube should be removed
for cleaning. Remove the tube by unlatching the lower
tube rubber band from blower housing. When reattaching, make sure there is a snug fit between the mower
deck, turbo blower housing, and grass catcher.
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