Ferris Industries Ferris Lawn Mower Operators Manual for Zero-Turn Riding Mowers
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OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

IS1500Z Series

Zero-Turn Riding Mower

Model Number:

Description

5900605

IS1500ZKAV1944, 19HP, 44” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

5900606

IS1500ZKAV2148, 21HP, 48” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

5900607

IS1500ZKAV2552, 25HP, 52” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

Ferris Industries

5100792

5375 North Main Street

Revision 01

Munnsville, NY 13409

Rev. Date: 9/2006

800-933-6175

TP 100-7305-01-15-F

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Contents Model Number DescriptionFerris Industries Date Purchased Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information Operating SafetySlope Operation Roll Bar Use Fuel and Maintenance Training OperationPreparation Towed Equipment RIDE-ON Units Slope OperationChildren EmissionsMaintenance and Storage Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Operational Warnings Roll BAR InstructionsInspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt Identification Identification NumbersSafety Decals Safety DecalsNorth American Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks Seat Adjustment Lever Features & ControlsIgnition Switch Control FunctionsHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder PTO Power Take Off SwitchParking Brake Throttle ControlOperation General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Stopping the Rider Starting the EnginePushing the Rider by Hand Smooth Travel Zero Turn Driving PracticeForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel PracticeExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In PlaceMowing Recommendations MowingHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Methods When and How Often to MowMowing Patterns Proper Broadcast MowingProper Mulching Attaching a TrailerTo lower the roll bar Raise & Lower the Roll BARTo raise the roll bar Keep roll bar in the raised position and use seat beltStarting After Long Term Storage StorageTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysRider Maintenance Safety ItemsEngine Maintenance Check Tire PressuresEngine Maintenance Regular MaintenanceChecking / Adding Fuel Fuel FilterGrease LubricationOil Cleaning the Battery and Cables Battery MaintenanceCheck Hydraulic OIL Level Change Hydraulic OIL FilterRemoving the Blade Servicing the Mower BladesTroubleshooting the Rider TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceTroubleshooting Common Cutting Problems Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Seat AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Brake Spring Adjustment Nut Parking Brake AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load Rear Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the upper mounting position Blade Brake Check PTO Clutch AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment RETURN-TO-NEUTRAL AdjustmentFoot Pedal Adjustment Mowing Height AdjustmentTo adjust pedal position Check Lift Rod Timing Deck Leveling AdjustmentHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Mower PTO Belt Idler Arm Stationary Idler Pulley Mower Belt ReplacementChecking Battery Voltage Battery ServiceCharging a Completely Discharged Battery Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster BatteryMake Certain Vehicles do not Touch This HOOK-UP for Negative Ground VehiclesDimensions SpecificationsEngine ChassisFerris Limited Warranty Tractor Belts and BladesMower Deck
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