Ferris Industries IS1000ZKAV23/52 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Table of Contents
Identification Numbers .......................................2
Safety Rules & Information ................................3
Features & Controls............................................8
Control Functions....................................................8
Safety Interlock System ..........................................9
Operating the Tractor ........................................10
General .................................................................10
Checks Before Starting.........................................10
Starting the Engine ...............................................11
Stopping the Rider ................................................11
Mowing..................................................................11
Pushing the Rider by Hand...................................11
Zero Turn Driving Practice ....................................12
Storage..................................................................14
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................14
Regular Maintenance ........................................16
Maintenance Schedule .........................................16
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................16
Checking/Adding Fuel...........................................17
Fuel Filter..............................................................17
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................17
Check / Change Air FIlter .....................................17
Check Hydraulic Oil Level.....................................17
Lubrication ............................................................18
Battery Maintenance.............................................20
Checking Battery Fluid ......................................20
Cleaning the Battery and Cables.......................20
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................21
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......22
Troubleshooting the Tractor...................................22
Troubleshooting the Mower...................................23
Seat Adjustment....................................................24
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment.............24
Speed Balancing Adjustment................................24
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................25
Shock Spring Adjustment......................................25
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................26
Blade Brake Check ...............................................26
Neutral Position & Return Spring Adjustment.......27
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................28
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................28
Deck Leveling Adjustment.....................................29
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement..............30
Mower Belt Replacement......................................30
Battery Service .....................................................31
Checking the Battery Voltage ............................31
Charging A Completely Discharged Battery......31
Jump Starting with
Auxiliary (Booster) Battery .............................31
Lawn Care & Mowing Information ...............LC-1
International Symbols...................................LC-8
Technical Manuals.........................................LC-8
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
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TP 100-7049-02-1Z-F
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WARNING
You must read, understand and comply with all safety
and operating instructions in this manual before
attempting to set-up and operate your machine.
Failure to comply with all safety and operating
instructions can result in loss of machine control,
serious personal injury to you and / or bystanders,
and risk of equipment and property damage. The
triangle in the text signifies important cautions or
warnings which must be followed.