Ferris Industries ISZKAV23/52 User's Manual
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1. Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE amp PROCEDURES 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 hour meter Before Before Every Every Every SAFETY ITEMS First Use Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours Check Safety Interlock System X Check Rider Brakes X Check Mower Blade Stopping Time X X Before Before Every Every Every NORMAL CARE ITEMS First Use Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours Check Rider Mower for loose hardware X X Check Engine Oil Level X X Check Engine Air Filter X X Change Engine Oil amp Filter X Every 50 Hours Lubricate Rider amp Mower X Check Tire Pressure X Check Hydraulic Fluid X Check Fuel Filter X Clean Battery amp Cables X Clean amp Sharpen Mower Blades X X Inspect Spark Plug See the engine manufacturer s owner s manual Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation More often in hot over 85 F 30 C weather or dusty operating conditions CHECK TIRE PRESSURES Tire Pressure should be checked periodically and main tained 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 p2. OPERATOR S MANUAL ISZ Zero Turn Riding Mower Models ISZKAV23 52 ISZKAV23 61 Beginning Serial No 2 s Industries 0000 22422 ESTE NG ante ole Munnsvi ille wo 3 2000 800 933 6175 OWN Table of Contents Identification Numbers ccccceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeees 2 Troubleshooting Adjustments amp Service 19 Safety Rules amp Information cccccesseeeeeees 3 Troubleshooting the Tractor 19 Features amp Controls 6 Troubleshooting the Mower cceeeeeeeeeeeneees 20 MONE UNCUON Sisto sci dsuaressibuacdoneitidaadasansduedsaui 6 Seat AdjUStMENt e eee e 21 Safety Interlock System cccccccscsetsceteteeseteeees 7 Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment 21 Operating the Tractor 8 Speed Balancing Adjustment c ccs 21 p An aa 8 Parking Brake Adjustment 0 cscceeeeeeeeeeeee 22 Checks Before Starting S 8 Suspension Height Adjustment cccceeceee 22 Starting the Engine aan 9 PTO Clutch Adjustment 0 ccceseceeeeseeeee 23 Stopping the RITET aaan 9 Blade Brake Check cccececeeseeseeeteeeeeeseeeeeees 23 MOWING eaa 9 Neutral AdjUStment cccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeees 24 Pushing the Rider by Hand csccscseeeeeeen9 pamponnrand Ratan Spring AJURIEN ce seat 7 Zero Turn Driving Practice cc cceeeeeeeeeeeeees 10 Cutting Height Adjustment 1 1 121 121121 25 Storage sisenemas o tee Wali
3. tery When engine is off the voltmeter shows battery voltage which should be 12 volts When engine is run ning the voltmeter shows voltage of charging circuit which normally is 13 to 14 volts A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may not mean the battery needs to be replaced For exam ple it may mean that the alternator is not charging the battery properly If there is any doubt about the cause of the problem see your dealer If you need to replace the battery follow the steps under Cleaning the Battery amp Cables in the Regular Maintenance Section CHARGING A COMPLETELY DISCHARGED BATTERY 1 Be aware of all the safety precautions you should observe during the charging operation If you are unfamiliar with the use of a battery charger and hydrometer have the battery serviced by your deal er Add distilled water sufficient to cover the plate fill to the proper level near the end of the charge If the battery is extremely cold allow it to warm before adding water because the water level will rise as it warms Also an extremely cold battery will not accept a normal charge until it becomes warm Always unplug or turn the charger off before attach ing or removing the clamp connections Carefully attach the clamps to the battery in proper polarity usually red to positive and black to negative While charging periodically measure the tempera ture of the electrolyte If the temperature e
4. 1 Park the tractor on a smooth level surface such as a concrete floor Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake turn off the engine and remove the ignition key To avoid damaging belts DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS 2 Remove the hairpin clip and clevis pin and remove the deck lift foot pedal Lift the floor plate to gain access to the PTO drive belt 3 Loosen the spring compression nut B Figure 30 to release the belt tension 4 Slide the drive belt over the edge of the idler pulley Drop the belt from the PTO clutch pulley groove 5 Remove the old belt and replace with a new one Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves Figure 31 6 Install the drive belt on the PTO pulley the spindle pulleys and idler pulleys Tighten the spring com pression nut B Figure 30 until the belt tension spring A Figure 30 is 5 8 long 7 Run the mower under no load condition for about 5 minutes Figure 30 Mower PTO Belt A Belt Tension Spring B Spring Compression Nut Figure 31 Mower PTO Belt Routing A Spindle Pulley C Spring loaded Idler Pulley B PTO Drive Belt D Stationary Idler Pulley 26 BATTERY SERVICE AWARNING Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery the gasses coming from it are highly explosive Ventilate the battery well during charging Checking Battery Voltage A voltmeter can be used to determine condition of bat
5. positive cable first see B Figure 14 5 Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro leum jelly or non conducting grease A WARNING Regular Maintenance Be careful when handling the battery Avoid spilling electrolyte Keep flames and sparks away from the battery When removing or installing battery cables disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST If not done in this order the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool L Figure 14 Battery Compartment A Vent Cap s B Positive Cable amp Terminal C Negative Cable amp Terminal Regular Maintenance SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES 1 Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents If not sharpen blades as described in following steps 2 To remove blade for sharpening use a wood block to hold blade while removing the blade mounting bolt Figure 15 3 Use a file to sharpen blade to fine edge Remove all nicks and dents in blade edge If blade is severely damaged it should be replaced 4 Balance the blade as shown in Figure 16 Center the blade s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil A balanced blade will remain level 5 Reinstall each blade with the tabs pointing up toward deck as shown in Figure 17 The five 5 blade spac ers blade washer and bolt must be reinstalled in the exact same order in which they were removed Secur
6. OR FEET NEAR BLADE S 7 CHILDREN ARE NEAR WHEN LEAVING MACHINE SHUT OFF ENGINE NO RIDERS REMOVE KEY AND SET PARKING BRAKE THEY FALL OFF OPERATING ON SLOPES CAN BE DANGEROUS SEE OPERATOR S MANUAL IF YOU CANNOT BACK UP A HILL DO NOT DRIVE ON IT ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF ARMS AND LEGS Decal Warning Danger Part No 45567 4 DANGER ROTATING CUTTING BLADE Do not put hands or feet under mower deck while blade is rotating 1704276 Decal Danger Part No 1704276 4 MW W W W W WARNING BEWARE OF POWER DRIVEN PARTS ME M M E a a Decal Warning Part No 20337 Safety Rules amp Information 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 con stant visual reminder to you and others who may use the equipment to follow the safety instructions neces sary for safe effective operation OPERATION To Start Engine Seat must be occupied PTO Switch OFF Parking Brake ON and both control handles are locked in Neutral To Stop Engine Engage Park
7. into the TRANSPORT position Place the adjustment pin in the desired cutting height and release the lift pedal H amp I Throttle Choke Control Pulling the round choke control knob 1 out fully chokes the engine for cold starts A warm engine may not require choking Moving the throttle control H fully for ward is FULL throttle position Always operate the unit at FULL throttle when mowing J Hour Meter Measures the time of the PTO being engaged K Fuel Shut Off Valve Turning the handle to the desired position determines which tank will be supplying fuel With the handle point ing forward it will draw fuel from the left hand tank With the handle pointed towards the rear it will draw fuel from the right hand fuel tank With the handle pointing towards the right it will shut off fuel flow to the engine Features amp Controls SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and other safety devices These safety systems are present for your safety do not attempt to bypass safety switch es and never tamper with safety devices Check their operation regularly Operational SAFETY Checks Your unit is equipped with a seat switch safety system Check the seat switch operation every fall and spring with the following tests Test 1 Engine should NOT crank if e PTO switch is engaged OR e Parking brake is not engaged OR e Motion control handles are not in the NEUTR
8. not engage or if a new clutch has been installed 1 Remove key from ignition switch and disconnect spark plug wires to prevent the possibility of acciden tal starting while the PTO is being adjusted See Figure 24 Note the position of the 3 adjustment windows A in the side of the brake plate and the nylock adjustment nuts B Insert a 010 015 2 5 4mm feeler gauge C through each window positioning the gauge between the rotor face and the armature face as shown in Figure 25 Alternately tighten the adjustment nuts B Figure 24 until the rotor face and armature face just contacts the gauge Check the windows for an equal amount of tension when the gauge is inserted and removed and make any necessary adjustments by tightening or loosen ing the adjustment nuts NOTE The actual air gap between the rotor and arma ture may vary even after performing the adjustment pro cedure This is due to dimensional variations on compo nent parts and is an acceptable condition 6 Check the mower blade stopping time The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a com plete stop within five seconds after the electric PTO switch is turned off 23 Troubleshooting Adjustment amp Service AWARNING To avoid serious injury perform adjustments only with engine stopped key removed and tractor on level ground Blade Brake Check Mower blades and mower drive belt should come
9. 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 44 WARNING Never operate on slopes greater than 30 percent 16 7 which is a rise of three feet vertically in 10 feet horizontally Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope Use extra caution when operating on slopes with rear mounted grass catcher Mow UP and DOWN the slope never across the face use caution when changing directions and DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE Do Mow up and down slopes not across 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 Use slow speed Choose a slow speed so that you will not have to stop or change speed while on the slope Use extra care with grass catchers or other attach ments These can change the stability of the unit 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 disengage the blade s and proceed slowly straight down the slope Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embank ments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or i
10. to a complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO switch is turned off 1 With parking brake engaged PTO disengaged and an operator in the seat start the engine engine 2 Look down through the gap between the left side of the floor and frame rail and observe the POT drive belt Engage the PTO and wait several seconds Disengage the PTO and check the amount of time it takes for the mower drive belt to stop 3 If the mower drive belt does not stop within five sec onds perform the PTO Clutch Adjustment If the belt still does not stop within 5 seconds see your dealer Troubleshooting Adjustment amp Service NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT If the tractor creeps while the ground speed control levers are locked in NEUTRAL than it may be neces sary to adjust the control linkage NOTE Perform this adjustment on a hard level surface such as a concrete floor 1 Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake and turn off the engine 2 Loosen the jam nut B Figure 26 and turn the adjustment linkage A Figure 26 to adjust If the machine creeps forward turn the linkage CLOCK WISE while standing at the rear of the machine fac ing forward if the machine creeps backward turn the linkage COUNTER CLOCKWISE 3 Lock the jam nut B when neutral is achieved NOTE This adjustment should not be performed while the machine is running It may take several attempts to achieved neutral depending upon how much the machine
11. AL position OR Operator is not on the seat Test 2 Engine SHOULD crank if e PTO switch is NOT engaged AND e Parking brake is engaged AND Motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL position AND e Operator is on the seat Test 3 Engine should SHUT OFF if e Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged OR e Operator rises off seat with parking brake disen gaged Test 4 Blade Brake Check Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO switch is turned off or operator rises off seat If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds see your dealer NOTE Once the engine has stopped PTO switch must be turned off parking brake must be engaged and the motion control handles must be locked in the NEUTRAL position after the operator returns to the seat in order to start the engine WARNING A If the unit does not pass a safety test do not operate it See your authorized dealer Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock system Operating the Zero Turn Rider GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY Before first time operation e Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate this tractor and mower Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit e Drive in an open area without mo
12. KWISE to reduce the speed 3 Retighten the lock nut when adjustment is complete AWARNING DO NOT adjust the tractor for a faster overall speed forward or reverse than it was designed for Troubleshooting Adjustment amp Service Figure 18 Seat Adjustment Figure 19 Control Lever Adjustment A Alignment Hardware B Placement Hardware C Ground Speed Control Lever EEE 8 Q D a ey Figure 20 Top Speed Adjustment Right side shown with control cover removed A Top Speed Adjustment Bolt B Control Lever Base C Neutral Lock Plate Troubleshooting Adjustment amp Service PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1 Disengage the PTO stop the engine block the front wheels remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake 2 Remove both control covers 3 Locate the upper brake spring A Figure 21 4 With the parking brake engaged measure the com pressed spring length The spring should be 2 to 2 1 8 5 0 5 4cm when compressed 5 If the spring is not within this range jack up the rear of the machine and secure with jackstands Remove both drive tires 6 Locate the lower brake spring A Figure 22 adjust ment nuts B Figure 22 and adjustment link C Figure 22 7 Release the parking brake and turn the adjustment nuts to compress or release the upper spring Lock the nuts against the ad
13. See Regular Maintenance Section TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER CAUSE PROBLEM Mower will not raise 1 Lift linkage not properly attached or damaged REMEDY 1 See authorized service dealer for repair Mower cut is uneven 1 Mower not leveled properly 1 See Mower Adjustment 2 Rider tires not inflated 2 See Regular Maintenance Section equally or properly Mower cut is rough looking 1 Engine speed too slow 1 Set throttle to full 2 Ground speed too fast 2 Decrease Ground Speed 3 Blades are dull 3 Sharpen or replace blades See Mower Blade Service 4 Mower drive belt slipping 4 Clean or replace belt as necessary because it is oily or worn 5 Blades not properly fastened 5 See Servicing the Mower Blades to arbors Engine stalls easily with 1 Engine speed too slow 1 Set to full throttle mower engaged 2 Ground speed too fast 2 Decrease Ground Speed 3 Cutting height set too low 3 Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first pass 4 Discharge chute jamming 4 Cut grass with discharge pointing toward with cut grass previously cut area Excessive mower vibration 1 Blade mounting screws 1 Tighten to 45 55 ft lbs 61 75 N m are loose 2 Mower blades arbors 2 Check and replace as necessary or pulleys are bent 3 Mower blades are out 3 Remove sharpen and balance blades of balance See Maintenance Section 4 Belt installed incorrectly 4 Reinstall Correctly E
14. creeps DAMPENER FORCE amp NEUTRAL SPRING RETURN ADJUSTMENT These adjustments will taylor the feel of the control levers to the operator Each of the dampeners and springs C and A Figure 27 has three adjustment holes D and B Figure 27 The farther up the dampener and spring is placed the more effective the dampener becomes and the more spring force will be felt by the operator while driving for ward The closer together the dampeners and springs are placed the slower the machine will return to NEUTRAL when the control levers are released The farther apart the dampeners and springs are placed the faster the machine will return to neutral NOTE These adjustments must be made to BOTH sides at the same time and be placed in the SAME position to one another Figure 26 Neutral Adjustment A Control Linkage B Jam Nut CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT AAWARNING Before checking mower shut off PTO and engine Allow all moving parts to stop Remove ignition key then disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten it away from the spark plug The cutting height adjustment pin A Figure 28 controls the mower cutting height The cutting height is adjustable between 1 3 4 4 4cm and 5 12 7cm in 1 4 64cm increments Depress the deck lift foot pedal B Figure 28 placing the majority of the force on the top edge of the pedal until it locks into the TRANSPORT position Place t
15. d BASIC DRIVING Forward Travel Practice Gradually move both ground speed control levers evenly FORWARD from neutral Slow down and repeat NOTE Straight forward travel takes practice If neces sary top speed can be balance adjusted see the Speed Balancing Adjustment in the Adjustments section near the back of this manual Forward Travel Figure 4 Forward Travel Smooth Travel The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are RESPONSIVE The BEST method of handling the ground speed control levers is in three steps as shown in Figure 3 FIRST place your hands onto the levers as shown SECOND to go forward gradually push the levers forward with your palms THIRD to speed up move the levers farther forward To slow down smoothly slowly move the levers toward neutral Figure 3 Move Control Levers Gradually Reverse Travel Practice LOOK DOWN amp BEHIND then gradually move both ground speed control levers evenly BACK from neutral Slow down and repeat NOTE Practice backing up for several minutes before attempting to do so near objects The rider turns sharply in reverse as well as forward and backing up straight takes practice Reverse Travel C E Figure 5 Forward Travel 10 Practice Turning Around a Corner While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually return back toward neutral Repeat several times NOTE To preve
16. d nari AEN 12 Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement 25 Starting After Long Term Storage ceeeeee 12 Gy ENN S E ee E E tia sas ea a Checking the Battery Voltage cee 27 Checking Tire Pressures 14 mrang T 27 Checking Adding FUel sscssssscsssseesseesseeseeeeen 15 Se ig E Be Nir Mey E teat cee ee 15 Jump Staring will Oil amp Filter Change 15 Auxiliary Booster Battery ee 27 Check Change Air Filter ce eecteeeeeeeeteeeeeee 15 Check Hydraulic Oil Level c csceccseseeseeeeseeeeee 15 Lawn Care amp Mowing Information LC 1 LUBPICALION aiecincncir iudecer dite tiaieen nate 16 Battery Maintenance 17 International Symbols ccceeeeseeeeeees LC 8 Checking Battery FIUId eee 17 Technical Manuals csscssseseeeeseeeees LC 8 Cleaning the Battery and Cables 17 Servicing the Mower Blades c ceeeeeeeeeeeeee 18 NOTE In this manual left and right are referred to as seen from the operating position AWARNING Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known in certain quantities to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Copyright 2000 Ferris Industries All Rights Reserved Printed in USA F ISZ OWN 00 Identification Numbers IDENTIFICATION TAG LOCATIONS When contacting your Authorized Dealer for Tractor replacement parts service identif
17. d of the rider The left lever controls the left rear drive wheel and the right controls the right rear drive wheel Moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD speed of the associated wheel and pulling back on a lever increases the REVERSE speed Note The further a lever is moved away from the neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn See the Operating the Zero Turn Rider section for steer ing instructions B Seat Adjustment Lever The seat can be adjusted forward and back Move the lever forward position the seat as desired and release the lever to lock the seat in position C Ignition Switch The ignition switch starts and stops the engine it has three positions OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the electrical system RUN Allows the engine to run and powers the electrical system START Cranks the engine for starting NOTE Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN posi tion with the engine stopped this drains the battery D Parking Brake Handle The parking brake is applied by pulling UP on the park ing brake handle until it locks over center To release the parking brake push the handle DOWN E PTO Power Take Off Switch The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower Pull UP on the switch to engage and push DOWN to disengage F amp G Deck Lift Pedal amp Cutting Height Adjustment Pin These control the cutting height of the mower deck Depress the pedal until it locks
18. e with a bolt and hex nut Use a wooden block to prevent blade rotation and torque bolts to 70 ft lbs 94 N m A WARNING For your personal safety blade mounting bolts must each be installed with a flat washer then securely tightened Torque blade mounting bolts to 70 ft lbs 94 N m 18 Figure 16 Balancing The Blade TIGHTEN Figure 17 Installing The Blade A 4x4 Wood Block C Blade Bolt B Flat Washer Troubleshooting Adjustments amp Service Troubleshooting Adjustment amp Service Rider Troubleshooting Continued PROBLEM Engine runs but rider will not drive CAUSE 1 Hydraulic release valve s in open position Belt is broken Drive belt slips Brake is not fully released REMEDY 1 Turn valve s clockwise to close See Drive Belt Replacement See problem and cause below See authorized service dealer Rider drive belt slips Clutch is out of adjustment Pulleys or belt greasy or oily Belt stretched or worn See authorized service dealer Clean as required Replace belt Brake will not hold Brake is incorrectly adjusted Brake caliper pads worn See Brake Adjustment Replace with new brake pads Rider steers or handles poorly NINA YN PON Steering linkage is loose Improper tire inflation NAl NMA WON A gt AON Check and tighten any loose connections
19. f an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the unit by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes Safety Rules amp Information CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity Never assume that chil dren will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area Before and during reverse operation look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seri ously injured or interfere with safe unit operation Never allow children to operate the unit e Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE e 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 unit or fuel container inside where there is an open flame or pilot light such as in a water heate
20. gure 10 2 With a small diameter steel dowel use it as a dip stick to check the oil level When cold there should be 3 of oil on the dowel 3 If necessary add either Mobil 1 15W 50 synthetic oil or Castrol Syntec 5W 50 oil DO NOT use conven tional oils Make sure area around the filler neck is free of dust dirt or other debris WARNING Regular Maintenance Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation Do not allow open flame smoking or matches in the area Avoid over filling and wipe up any spills Do not remove fuel filter when engine is hot as spilled gasoline may ignite DO NOT spread hose clamps further than necessary Ensure clamps grip hoses firmly over filter after installation gasohol containing more than 10 ethanol gasoline additives premium gasoline or white gas because engine fuel system damage could result S Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL 15 Figure 10 Checking Hydraulic Oil Level A Hydraulic Oil Reservoir Right side shown B Breather Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 11 through 13 as well as the following lubrication points Grease e front caster wheel axles e motion control pivots suspension a arms e rear deck mounts e deck lift pivots e deck lift foot pedal e front pivot frame e blade spi
21. he cutting height adjustment pin in the desired cutting height Depress the deck lift foot pedal placing the majority of the force on the bottom edge of the pedal to release the pedal from the TRANSPORT position HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 1 Park the tractor on a smooth level surface such as a concrete floor Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake turn off the engine and remove the ignition key Remove the PTO drive belt see MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT for removal instructions Remove the nuts fastening the spring anchor bolts H Figure 29 to the anchor arm Remove the old belt and replace it with the new one Be sure the ribs of the belt are seated correctly in the grooves of the pump pulleys crankshaft pulley and the ribbed idler pulleys C B and E Figure 29 Reinstall the anchor bolts H Figure 29 into the anchor arm and fasten the nuts Reinstall the PTO drive belt 25 Troubleshooting Adjustment amp Service Figure 28 Cutting Height Adjustment A Cutting Height Adjustment Pin B Deck Lift Foot Pedal C Cutting Height Selection Decal Figure 29 Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement A Pump Drive Belt E Idler Pulley Ribbed B Crankshaft Pulley F Idler Pulley Smooth C Pump Pulley G Idler Arm D Spring s H Spring Anchor Bolt s Troubleshooting Adjustment amp Service MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT O
22. ication 3 To disengage the pumps free wheel position move the hydraulic by pass handles towards the left hand side of the machine approximately 90 degrees from its original position 4 Disengage the parking brake The tractor can now be pushed by hand 5 After moving the tractor re engage the pumps drive position by moving the hydraulic by pass handles towards the right hand side of the machine until they stop Operating the Zero Turn Rider ZERO TURN DRIVING PRACTICE The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider s forward reverse and turning movements will take some practice Spending some time going through the maneuvers shown and becoming familiar with how the unit acceler ates travels and steers before you begin mowing is absolutely essential to getting the most out of the Zero Turn rider Locate a smooth flat area of your lawn one with plenty of room to maneuver Clear the area of objects people and animals before you begin Operate the unit at mid throttle during this practice session ALWAYS operate at full throttle when mowing and turn slowly to prevent tire slippage and damage to your lawn We suggest you begin with the Smooth Travel proce dure to the right and then advance through the forward reverse and turning maneuvers You must release the parking brake prior to moving the control levers inwar
23. ication tag or information YOU MUST HAVE THESE NUMBERS FERRIS INDUSTRIES INC MUNNSVILLE NY 13409 MADE IN THE USA MODEL NO SERIAL NO IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Model Description Name Numb Record your model name number unit and mower deck odel Description Name Number manufacturer numbers and engine serial number in the space provided for easy reference Unit MFG Number Unit SERIAL Number e The Tractor I D tag is located on the inside of the main frame rail behind the deck height plate Mower Deck MFG Number Mower Deck SERIAL Number For location of Engine Serial Number refer to the N A N A Engine Owner s Manual Dealer Name Date Purchased Be sure to fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card supplied with your unit ENGINE REFERENCE DATA Engine Make Model Engine ID Serial Number Safety Rules amp Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of con trol of unit severe personal injury or death to you or bystanders or damage to property or equipment This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting Only allow responsible adults who are familiar
24. ing Brake Throttle at half to full turn Ignition Switch Off n P Is off Before Leaving Machine Engine will shut off if both control Turn PTO switch off shut off engine levers are not locked in neutral remove key and set Parking Brake To Operate PTO Clutch Operator must be in seat Pull up to Engage Push down to Disengage When Operator Leaves Seat Engine will shut off if PTO is on Engine will shut off of Parking Brake GROUNDSPEEDAND STEERING LEVERS Right lever controls speed and direction of right drive wheel Notch is neutral lock e Left lever controls speed and direction of left drive wheel Notch is neutral lock Steer by slowing the lever in the direction of the turn PARKING BRAKE O Pull to set Parking Brake Push to release Parking Brake DECK LIFT PEDAL 4 Push to raise deck CUTTING HEIGHT m ADJUSTMENT PIN A DO NOT TOW Damage may result to Hydrostatic Transmission Decal Operation amp Controls Part No 45559 A DANGER ROTATING CUTTING BLADE Do not operate mower without deflector or entire grass catcher in place 704277 Decal Danger Part No 1704277 A DANGER ROTATING PARTS UNDER ENGINE KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR STOP ENGINE BEFORE SERVICING Decal Danger Part No 22143 Features amp Controls of the Zero Turn Rider A Ground Speed Control Levers These levers control the ground spee
25. justment link C Figure 22 NOTE Do not adjust the spring to be shorter than 2 when compressed This may damage the caliper case If this problem does not correct a braking problem see your dealer SUSPENSION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT If the rider tilts either side to side or front to rear this adjustment will level the frame with the ground Although this adjustment may not be necessary it may be required if additional weight ie a grass catcher is added to the frame or a drive tire is replaced To level the frame loosen the jam nut B Figure 23 and turn turn the height adjustment bolt A Figure 23 COUNTER CLOCKWISE to lower the corresponding side of the frame and CLOCKWISE to raise the frame NOTE Perform this adjustment on a hard level surface such as a concrete floor Making this adjustment will affect the mower cutting height For fine cutting height adjustment see your authorized dealer Figure 21 Parking Brake Adjustment A Upper Brake Spring Figure 22 Parking Brake Adjustment A Lower Brake Spring B Adjustment Nuts C Adjustment Link Figure 23 Suspension Height Adjustment A Height Adjustment Bolt B Jam Nut 22 PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Check the PTO clutch adjustment after the initial 50 hour break in period and then after every 250 hours of operation Also perform the following procedure if the clutch is slipping or will
26. nal surfaces and engine 4 Prepare engine for storage See engine owner s manual Clean any dirt or grass from cylinder head cooling fins engine housing and air cleaner element Cover air cleaner and exhaust outlet tightly with plastic or other waterproof material to keep out moisture dirt and insects Completely grease and oil unit as outlined in the Normal Care section Clean up unit and apply paint or rust preventative to any areas where paint is chipped or damaged Be sure the battery is filled to the proper level with water and is fully charged Battery life will be increased if it is removed put in a cool dry place and fully charged about once a month If battery is left in unit disconnect the negative cable 12 r A WARNING Never store the unit with gasoline in engine or fuel tank in a heated shelter or in enclosed poorly ventilated enclosures Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light such as a furnace water heater clothes dryer etc and cause an explosion Handle gasoline carefully It is highly flammable and careless use could result in serious fire damage to your person or property Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors away from open flame or sparks 10 Drain fuel system completely or add a gasoline stabiliz er to the fuel system If you have chosen to use a fuel stabilizer and have not drained the fuel system follow all safety instructions a
27. nd storage precautions in this manual to prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline fumes Remember gasoline fumes can trav el to distant sources of ignition and ignite causing risk of explosion and fire NOTE Gasoline if permitted to stand unused for extended periods 30 days or more may develop gummy deposits which can adversely affect the engine carburetor and cause engine malfunction To avoid this condition add a gasoline stabilizer to the fuel tank and run the engine a few minutes or drain all fuel from the unit before placing it in storage STARTING AFTER LONG TERM STORAGE Before starting the unit after it has been stored for a long period of time perform the following steps 1 Remove any blocks from under the unit 2 Install the battery if it was removed 3 4 Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline See engine manual for recommendations Unplug the exhaust outlet and air cleaner See engine owner s manual and follow all instructions for preparing engine after storage Check crankcase oil level and add proper oil if necessary If any condensation has developed during storage drain crankcase oil and refill 7 Inflate tires to proper pressure Check fluid levels 8 Start the engine and let it run slowly DO NOT run at high speed immediately after starting Be sure to run engine only outdoors or in well ventilated area Notes
28. ndles Use grease fittings when present Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed Not all greases are compatible Ferris Red Grease is recommended automotive type high temperature 4 lithium grease may be used when this is not avail able Oil e control handle pivots e floor plate hinge e discharge chute hinge Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys Remember to wipe fittings and surfaces clean both before and after lubrication Figure 11 Suspension Lubrication Top amp Bottom Left amp Right Figure 13 Lift Pivot Lubrication 16 BATTERY MAINTENANCE Checking the Battery Fluid 1 Raise the seat plate to access battery 2 Remove the rubber strap and battery box cover 3 Remove the battery filler cap A Figure 14 Fluid must be even with the split ring full mark If not add distilled water 4 Reinstall the filler cap 5 Reinstall the the battery box cover and rubber strap Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1 Disconnect the cables from the battery negative cable first C Figure 14 2 Remove the battery and clean the compartment with a solution of baking soda and water 3 Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny 4 Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables
29. nly 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 procedures can result in hazardous opera tion equipment damage and voiding of manufactur er s warranty SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro vide 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 effec tively we have placed several safety labels on the unit to remind you of this important information while you are operating your unit AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH READ OPERATOR S MANUAL S KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS KEEP SAFETY DEVICES GUARDS SHIELDS amp SWITCHES IN PLACE AND WORKING REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND NEVER CARRY CHILDREN EVEN WITH BLADES OFF LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING AVOID SUDDEN TURNS IF YOU CANNOT BACK UP A HILL DO NOT OPERATE ON IT GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES NOT ACROSS IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL STOP BLADE AND BACK DOWN SLOWLY BE SURE BLADE S AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED STOP MOWER WHEN BEFORE PLACING HANDS
30. nt pivoting directly on the tire tread it is best to keep both wheels going at least slightly forward Operating the Zero Turn Rider Practice Turning In Place To turn in place Zero Turn gradually move one ground speed control lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral simultaneously Repeat several times NOTE Changing the amount each lever is pulled for ward or back changes the pivot point you turn on Executing Turns E Turning In Place Figure 6 Turning Around a Corner ADVANCED DRIVING Figure 7 Turning in Place Executing an End Of Row Zero Turn Your Zero Turn Rider s unique ability to turn in place allows you to turn around at the end of a cutting row rather than having to stop and Y turn before starting a new row For example to execute a right end of row Zero Turn 1 Slow down at the end of the row 2 Move the LEFT ground speed control lever forward slightly while moving the RIGHT ground speed control lever back to center and then slightly back from cen ter 3 Begin mowing forward again This technique turns the rider RIGHT and slightly overlaps the row just cut eliminating the need to back up and re cut missed grass As you become more familiar and experi enced with operating the Zero Turn rider you will learn more maneuvers that will make your mowing time easier and more enjoy able Remember the more
31. olyte squirting out the battery vents 2 personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion 3 damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or of the immobilized vehicle Do not attempt to jump start a vehicle having a frozen battery because the battery may rupture or explode If a frozen battery is suspected examine all fill vents on the battery If ice can be seen or if the electrolyte fluid cannot be seen do not attempt to start with jumper cables as long as the battery remains frozen A WARNING For your personal safety use extreme care when jump starting Never expose battery to open flame or electric spark battery action generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Do not allow battery acid to contact skin eyes fabrics or painted surfaces Batteries contain a sulfuric acid solution which can cause serious personal injury or property damage When removing or installing battery cables dis connect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST If not done in this order the positive ter minal can be shorted to the frame by a tool To avoid engine damage do not disconnect bat tery while engine is running Be sure terminal connections are tight before starting 28 Notes 29
32. r Allow unit to cool before storing SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE e 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 running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke c Never refuel the unit indoors Never run a unit in an enclosed area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep unit free of grass leaves or other debris build up 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 running unless specified otherwise in the engine manufacturer s manual Grass catcher components are subject to wear dam age and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recom mended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Use only factory authorized replacement parts when making repairs Always comply with factory specifications on all settings and adjustments O
33. red to starter or solenoid Connect the other end of same cable to same post marked positive on booster battery Connect the second cable negative to other post of booster battery Make final connection on engine block of stalled vehicle away from battery Do not lean over batter ies Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster bat tery Wait a few minutes then attempt to start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery If the vehicle does not start after cranking for thirty seconds STOP PROCEDURE More than thirty sec onds seldom starts the engine unless some mechan ical adjustment is made 10 After starting allow the engine to return to idle speed Remove the cable connection at the engine or frame Then remove the other end of the same cable from the booster battery 11 Remove the other cable by disconnecting at the dis charged battery first and then disconnect the oppo site end from the booster battery 12 Discard the damp cloths that were placed over the battery vent caps Troubleshooting Adjustment amp Service THIS HOOK UP FOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES To Starter Switch To Starter Switch Jumper Cable Starting Vehicle Battery To Ground Discharged Vehicle Battery MAKE CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT TOUCH Figure 32 Jump Starting A WARNING Any procedure other than the preceding could result in 1 personal injury caused by electr
34. rovide proper traction improve cut quality and extend tire life Tire Pressure Front 20 psi 138 kPa Rear 15 psi 103 kPa Figure 9 Checking Tire Pressure 14 CHECKING ADDING FUEL To add fuel 1 Remove the fuel cap see A Figure 2 2 Fill the tank Do not overfill Leave approximately 1 of room in the tank for fuel expansion Refer to your engine manu al for specific fuel recommendations 3 Install and hand tighten the fuel cap 4 Repeat same process for opposite tank FUEL FILTER The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between fuel shut off valve and carburetor near the fuel pump If filter is dirty or clogged replace as follows 1 Shut off the fuel valve 2 Disconnect the negative battery cable 3 Place a container below the filter to catch spilled fuel 4 Using a pliers open and slide hose clamps from fuel filter 5 Remove hoses from filter 6 Install new filter in proper flow direction in fuel line 7 Secure with hose clamps 8 Reconnect the negative battery cable when finished OIL amp FILTER CHANGE Refer to engine owners manual CHECK CHANGE AIR FILTER Refer to engine owners manual REPLACE SPARK PLUG Refer to engine owners manual CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL NOTE Do not open the hydraulic oil reservoir unless oil is being added 1 Remove the breather B Figure 10 from the filler neck of the hydraulic oil reservoir A Fi
35. speed control levers A Figure 1 to the middle position will stop tractor movement Pivot the levers outward and lock them in NEUTRAL 2 Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO switch E Figure 1 3 Engage the parking brake by pulling the handle D Figure 1 up until it locks into position 4 Move the throttle control H Figure 1 to mid throttle position and turn the ignition key to OFF Remove the key Operating the Zero Turn Rider MOWING 1 Engage the parking brake Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged the motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL position and the operator is on the seat Start the engine see STARTING THE ENGINE Set the mower cutting height Set the throttle to FULL Engage the PTO by pulling up on the PTO switch E Figure 1 6 Begin mowing See the LC Section for tips on mow ing patterns lawn care and trouble shooting infor mation 7 When finished shut off the PTO 8 Stop the engine see STOPPING THE TRACTOR AND ENGINE afk WwW DY PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND DO NOT TOW RIDER Towing the unit will cause hydraulic pump and wheel motor damage Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit 1 Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake turn the ignition OFF and remove the key 2 Locate the hydraulic by pass handles under the machine behind the fuel tank belly pan The han dles are equipped with a yellow cap on the end for easy identif
36. th rear mounted grass catcher Mow UP and DOWN the slope never across the face use caution when changing directions and DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE A WARNING If you do not understand how a specific control functions or have not yet thoroughly read the FEATURES amp CONTROLS section do so now Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and function of ALL controls STARTING THE ENGINE 1 While sitting in the operators seat engage the park ing brake and make sure the PTO switch is disen gaged and the motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL position 2 NOTE A warm engine may not require choking Set the engine throttle control H Figure 1 to FAST throttle position Then fully close the choke I Figure 1 by pulling the knob OUT fully 3 Insert the key into the ignition switch C Figure 1 and turn it to START 4 After the engine starts gradually open the choke push knob down fully Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute before engaging the PTO switch or driving the rider 5 After warming the engine ALWAYS operate the unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP Use this method only in emergency situations For normal engine shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE RIDER STOPPING THE RIDER 1 Returning the ground
37. wing to become accustomed to the unit CHECKS BEFORE STARTING Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick See the engine Operators Manual for instructions and oil recommendations Make sure all nuts bolts screws and pins are in place and tight Adjust the seat position and make certain you can reach all controls from operators position Fill the fuel tanks with fresh fuel Refer to engine manual for fuel recommendations Figure 2 Pre start Checks A Fuel Tank Filler Neck B Crankcase Oil Fill WARNING Never allow passengers to ride on the unit Before leaving the operators 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 Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation Do not allow open flame smoking or matches in the area Avoid over filling and wipe up any spills DANGER OPERATING ON SLOPES CAN BE DANGEROUS Never operate on slopes greater than 30 percent 16 7 which is a rise of three feet vertically in 10 feet horizontally Operate the unit at a slow ground speed when driving onto slope Use extra caution when operating on slopes wi
38. with the instructions to operate the unit Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade s Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop unit if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while trav elling in reverse Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the deflec tor in place Slow down before turning Never leave a running unit unattended Always disengage the PTO set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Turn off the PTO switch to disengage the blades when not mowing Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the unit while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading or unloading the unit into a trailer or truck Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip
39. xceeds 125 F 51 6 C or if violent gassing or spewing of electrolyte occurs the charging rate must be 27 Troubleshooting Adjustment amp Service Charge the battery until fully charged until the spe cific gravity of the electrolyte is 1 250 or higher and the electrolyte temperature is at least 60 F The best method of making certain a battery is fully charged but not over charged is to measure the specific gravity of a cell once per hour The battery is fully charged when the cells are gassing freely at low charging rate and less than 0 003 change in specific gravity occurs over a three hour period JUMP STARTING WITH AUXILIARY BOOSTER BATTERY Jump starting is not recommended However if it must be done follow these directions Both booster and dis charged batteries should be treated carefully when using jumper cables Follow the steps below EXACTLY being careful not to cause sparks Refer to Figure 43 1 Both batteries must be of the same voltage 2 Position the vehicle with the booster battery adjacent to the vehicle with the discharged battery so that booster cables can be connected easily to the batter ies in both vehicles Make certain vehicles do not touch each other Wear safety glasses and shield eyes and face from batteries at all times Be sure vent caps are tight Place damp cloth over vent caps on both batteries Connect positive cable to positive post of dis charged battery wi
40. xcessive belt wear or breakage 1 Bent or rough pulleys 1 Repair or replace 2 Using incorrect belt 2 Replace with correct belt Mower drive belt slips 1 Idler pulley spring broken or not 1 Repair or replace as needed or fails to drive properly attached 2 Mower drive belt broken 2 Replace drive belt 20 SEAT ADJUSTMENT See Figure 18 The seat can be adjusted forward and back Move the lever forward position the seat as desired and release the lever to lock the seat into posi tion GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT The control levers can be adjusted in two ways The alignment of the control levers can be adjusted along with the placement of the levers how close the ends are to one another can be adjusted To Adjust the Handle Alignment Loosen the mount bolts A Figure 19 and pivot the lever s C Figure 19 to align with each other To Adjust the Handle Placement Loosen the jam nuts and adjust the placement bolt B Figure 19 in or out to properly adjust the lever end spacing SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT If the rider veers to the right or left when the ground speed control levers are in the maximum forward posi tion the top speed of each of these levers can be bal anced by turning the adjustment bolt s A Figure 20 Only adjust the speed of the wheel that is traveling faster To Reduce the Speed of the Faster Wheel 1 Loosen the lock nut 2 turn the top speed adjustment bolt COUNTER CLOC
41. you practice the better your control of the Zero Turn will be 11 Operating the Zero Turn Rider STORAGE Temporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Remember the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline so never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled so never store the unit in any structure used for human or animal habitation Here is a checklist of things to do when storing your unit temporarily or in between uses e Keep the unit in an area away from where children may come into contact with it If there s any chance of unau thorized use remove the spark plug s and put ina safe place Be sure the spark plug opening is protected from foreign objects with a suitable cover e If the unit can t be stored on a reasonable level surface chock the wheels e Clean all grass and dirt from the mower Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 Days Before you store your unit for the off season read the Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules section then perform the following steps 1 Drain crankcase oil while engine is hot and refill with a grade of oil that will be required when unit is used again Prepare the mower deck for storage as follows a Remove mower deck from the unit b Clean underside of mower deck c Coat all bare metal surfaces with paint or light coat of oil to prevent rusting 3 Clean exter
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