Snapper Z-vac 48, Z-vac 61, Z-vac 52, 48-VS, 3-BS Assembly Instructions And Parts List

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Actual product may differ from product pictured above TP 900-5216-02-AT-N

Modelscovered:

48" Model (PIN 63320)

48-VS P/N 3071107
3-BS P/N 3071109
4852-WBS PIN 3071110

52" Model (PIN 63313)

52-VS P/N 3071108
3-BS P/N 3071109
4852-WBS PIN 3071110

61" Model (PIN 63347)

61-VS PIN 3063348
3-BS PIN 3071109
4852-WBS PIN 3071110

Manual No. 7028155 (Rev. 2, 7/14/2006)

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You have just purchased one of the finest pieces of outdoor power equipment on the market today. If properly cared for,
your new Z-Vac Mower Collection System will provide years of dependable service. Please read and follow this instruc-
tion manual carefully in order to get the most out of your new equipment.

As you carefully unpack your unit, you will find the following items:

1 Z-Vac Blower Unit
1 Bagger Unit with Mounting Kit

1 Weight Bar Kit
1 Package containing operating manuals and warranty registration

Each product leaves our factory in excellent condition; occasionally, however, some damage may occur during shipment.
If any such damage is found upon initial inspection, immediately notify the transport carrier who delivered your machine,
as they are solely responsible for such damage, as well as any subsequent adjustments necessary.

Before assembly, please take a moment and record your model number and serial number below for future reference (both
numbers are located on the serial tag attached to the blower):

Model number

Serial number

Also be sure to promptly fill out and return the warranty registration enclosed in your manual packet.

Your new unit requires very little assembly. Simply follow the instructions contained within this manual to begin enjoying
the benefits of your new unit.

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TRAINING

-- Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the man-

ual and on the unit before starting. If the operator(s) or
mechanic(s) can not read English it is the owner's responsi-
bility to explain this material to them.

-- Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and safety signs.

--All operators and mechanics should be trained. The
owner is responsible for training the users.

-- Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate the unit.

-- Never let children or untrained people operate or service
the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the

operator.

-- The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for acci-
dents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people or

property.

PREPARATION

-- Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and

attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the

job. Use only accessories and attachments approved by

the manufacturer.

-- Wear appropriate clothing including safety shoes, safety
glasses and ear protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jew-
elry may get tangled in moving parts.

-- Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and
remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire, which can
be thrown by the machine.

-- Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels.
They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
a) Use only an approved container.
b) Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine run-
ning. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke.
c) Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.

-- Check that operator's presence controls, safety switches
and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do not
operate unless they are functioning properly.

OPERATION

-- Never run an engine in an enclosed area.

-- Operate only in the daylight or with good artificial light,
keeping away from holes and hidden hazards.

-- Be sure of your footing while using pedestrian controlled
equipment, especially when backing up. Walk, don't run.

-- Do not operate in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

Always look down and behind before and while traveling in

reverse.

-- Be aware of the blower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone. Do not operate the blower without hose
and bagger hood in place.

-- Never leave a running unit unattended. Always stop

engine before leaving unit.

-- Never operate with guards not securely in place. Be sure
all safety features are attached, adjusted properly and func-
tioning properly.

-- Never operate with the hose or hood removed or altered.

-- Do not change the engine governor setting or over speed
the engine.

-- Stop on level ground, shut off engine before leaving the
operator's position for any reason.

-- Stop equipment and inspect impeller blades after striking
objects or abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary
repairs before resuming operations.

-- Keep hands and feet away intake and discharge areas.

-- Keep pets and bystanders away.

-- Do not operate the unit while under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs.

-- Use caution when crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop
engine if not blowing.

-- Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck.

-- Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees
or other objects that may obscure vision.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-
over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.
All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the
slope, or if you feel uneasy on it, do not drive on it.

Do

-- Mow up and down slopes, never across face.

-- Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

-- Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could
overturn the unit. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

-- Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

Do Not

-- Do not start or stop on a slope. If tires lose traction, pro-
ceed slowly straight down the slope.

-- Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

-- Do not use near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The
operator could lose footing or balance or blower could sud-
denly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch,
or if an edge caves in.

-- Do not operate on slopes with wet grass. Reduced foot-
ing or traction could cause sliding.

-- Do not operate machine on slopes in excess of 10
degrees (18% grade) when equiped with a grass catcher.

-- Do not operate machine without weight kit installed when
equiped with a grass catcher.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit

and its activity. Never assume that children will remain
where you last saw them.

-- Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of another responsible adult.

-- Do not allow children or others to ride on the machine,
attachment, or towed equipment (even with the blades off).

-- Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area.

-- Before and during reverse operation, look behind and
down for small children.

-- Never allow children to operate the unit.

-- Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

EMISSIONS

-- Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.

-- Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air
Index information on the engine emissions label.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

--Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling practices
when refueling the unit after transportation or storage.

-- Always follow the engine manual instructions for storage
preparations before storing the unit for both short and long
term periods.

--Always follow the engine manual instructions for proper
start-up procedures when returning the unit to service.

-- Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, such as in a water heater. Allow unit

to cool before storing.

-- Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store fuel
near flames or drain indoors.

-- Keep all hardware tight and keep all parts in good work-
ing condition. Replace all worn or damaged decals.

-- Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.

-- Clean leaves and debris from mufflers and engine to pre-
vent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.

-- Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.
Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

-- Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine run-
ning unless specified otherwise.

-- Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained per-
sonnel to service machine.

-- Carefully release pressure from components with stored
energy. (e.g. springs)

-- Only replace impellers. Never straighten or weld them.

-- Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.

-- Frequently check components and replace with manufac-
turer's recommended parts, when necessary.

-- Use only factory authorized replacement parts when mak-
ing repairs.

-- Always comply with factory specifications on all settings
and adjustments.

-- Only authorized service locations should be utilized for
major service and repair requirements.

-- Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit unless
you have been properly trained. Improper service proce-
dures can result in hazardous operation, equipment dam-
age and voiding of manufacturer's warranty.

Deflector Removal - All Models

Remove hardware securing Discharge
Deflector to mower deck and remove deflector.

Set deflector mounting hardware aside for
future assembly step.

Important Note: Store deflector for future use.
Never operate any mower without a discharge
deflector or grass catcher securely in place.

Deck Pulley Guard Removal -

All Models

Remove hardware securing right deck pulley
guard to mower deck and remove guard.

Important Note: Store guard for future use.
Never operate any mower without a pulley
guard securely in place.

Vac Pulley Installation -All Models

Lift off and set aside foot rest/center deck
cover to expose center blade deck. Pull blade

belt idler arm in direction indicated to relieve
belt tension, and slip blade belt from right

blade drive pulley.

Note: Assistance may be needed for removal
of blade belt.

Remove 5/8" flange nut and spacer securing
right blade pulley to blade spindle. Install sup-
plied blower drive pulley on top of blade pulley
and replace flange nut only. Tighten securely.
Replace blade belt around bottom tier of pul-
ley, using method described above. Replace

foot rest/center deck cover. Note: Assistance

may be needed for replacement of blade belt.

Insert two 5/16-18 x 1 hex cap screws, each
fitted with one 5/16 split lock washer, up
through pulley guard holes in deck.

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Vac Unit Installation -All Models

Fit Z-Vac unit into place over and against
mower discharge, aligning holes in discharge
mounting brackets with holes in Z-Vac mount-
ing bracket. Insert discharge deflector rod,
removed in previous step, through holes and
secure with bridge pin.

Inserting T-bolt bracket into Z-Vac mounting
bracket and securing with T-bolt as shown,
align bolt plate of bracket with rear edge of

deck. Mark and drill two 7/16" holes in deck
and fasten T-Bolt bracket to deck with two 3/8-

16 x 1 cap screws and serrated flange nuts.

Vac Belt Installation -All Models

Install Z-Vac drive belt onto top tier of vac drive
pulley. Be sure belt runs through vac idler sys-
tem correctly; also be sure there is no belt

rollover.

Note: Pull back tension release lever on idler
arm (see inset) to give extra belt slack when

installing.

Belt Guard Installation -All Models

Install Vac Drive pulley guard onto bolts insert-
ed in previous step, securing with two 5/16
nylon wing nuts. Tighten securely.

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InstallBeltGuardbetweenpulleyguardand
beltguardsupportclip on frontpartof vac
mount,Also,forconvenience,laypulleyguard
coveratopbeltguard,Securebeltguardwith
two5/16nylonwingnuts,

Important note: When removing Z-Vac unit
from mower, install pulley guard cover over
opening in pulley guard (see inset) to prevent
contact with pulley.

Weight Bar Kit Installation - All Models

!! Warning: Weight kit must be installed

prior to installing bagger unit. Failure to do
so may result in Iongitudal tipping of unit.

Lay weight mount channel, with installed
weights, across front end of unit as shown.
Secure to unit with two clamp plates, one

under each caster arm, each held on with two
3/8-16 x 4" hex bolts and two reverse lock nuts

(see inset). Tighten securely.

Bagger Unit Installation -All Models

Install Bumper Mount Standoffs onto rear
bumper of mower, utilizing existing hardware

on mower.

Install Bumper Mount Plate onto standoffs with
four 5/16-18 x 3/4 hex cap screws, securing
with four 5/16-18 serrated flange nuts. Tighten
securely.

Also, install Muffler Deflector (see inset) onto
muffler, making sure deflector directs exhaust

off to the side of the mower. Fasten with
Clamp. IMPORTANT: FAILURE TO INSTALL

MUFFLER DEFLECTOR MAY RESULT IN A

FIRE.

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SecurePlate/ChannelassemblytoSupport
assemblyusingtwo5/16-18x3/4"carriage
boltsthroughthetopholes,andtwo5/16-18x

1-1/4"carriageboltsforthebottomholes.

Securewithfour5/16-18serratedflangenuts.

Settingbottomofsupportassemblyontopins
inbottomofbumpermount,alignholesinsup-
portassemblyandbumpermountandslide
LockingPin throughholes, securingwith
BridgePin.

InstallCoverLatchArmontosupportassembly
byfirstinsertingtwo 5/16-18x 3/4"carriage
boltsoutthroughcorrespondingholesin the
supportassembly.Thenfitthelatcharmover

boltsandsecurewithtwo 5/16-18serrated
flangenuts.

Installintakeflangeand innerdeflectoras
shownusingfour5/16-18x 1"hexbolts,flat
washersandnylonlocknuts.Tightensecure-
ly.

Notethattheintakeflangeshouldbeangled
downward.

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