Ferris Industries IS1500Z Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower.You will need to keep a
record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time
recorded by the hour meter.
SAFETY ITEMS Before
Each
Use
Every
5
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Spring
& Fall
Check Safety Interlock System
Check Rider Brakes
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
RIDER MAINTENANCE Before
Each
Use
Every
5
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Spring
& Fall
Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware
Clean Deck & Check / Replace Mower
Blades**
Check / Adjust PTO Clutch
***
Lubricate Rider & Mower **
Clean Battery & Cables
Check Tire Pressure
Check Hydraulic Oil
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter **
ENGINE MAINTENANCE Before
Each
Use
Every
5
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Spring
& Fall
Check Engine Oil Level
Check / Clean Cooling Fins & Intake **
Service Air Filter *
Change Oil & Filter *
Check / Replace Spark Plugs *
Check / Replace Fuel Filter *
* Refer to engine owner’s manual. Change original engine oil after initial break-in period.
** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
*** Service after the first 25 hours of operation, then every 100 hours of operation.
Regular Maintenance
Tire Pressure
Front 25 psi (1,72 bar)
Rear 15 psi (1,03 bar)
Figure 11. Checking Tire Pressure
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and
maintained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that
these pressures may differ slightly from the “Max
Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The
pressures shown provide proper traction, improve cut
quality, and extend tire life.