Ferris Industries 5900605, IS1500Z, 5900607, 5900606 manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

 

Safety Rules & Information

2

Identification Numbers

11

Safety Decals

12

Safety Interlock System

13

Features & Controls

14

Control Functions

14

Operation

16

General

16

Checks Before Starting

16

Starting the Engine

17

Stopping the Rider

17

Pushing the Rider by Hand

17

Zero Turn Driving Practice

18

Mowing

20

Mowing Reccomendations

20

Mowing Methods

21

Attaching a Trailer

22

Raise & Lower the Roll Bar

23

Storage

24

Starting After Long Term Storage

24

Regular Maintenance

25

Maintenance Schedule

25

Checking Tire Pressures

25

Checking/Adding Fuel

26

Fuel Filter

26

Oil & Filter Change

26

Lubrication

27

Check Hydraulic Oil Level

28

Hydraulic Oil Filter Change

28

Battery Maintenance

28

Servicing the Mower Blades

29

Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service

30

Troubleshooting the Tractor

30

Troubleshooting the Mower

31

Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems

32

Seat Adjustment

33

Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment

33

Speed Balancing Adjustment

33

Parking Brake Adjustment

34

Rear Suspension Adjustment

35

PTO Clutch Adjustment

36

Return to Neutral Adjustment

37

Neutral Adjustment

37

Mowing Height Adjustment

38

Foot Pedal Adjustment

38

Deck Leveling Adjustment

39

Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement

40

Mower Belt Replacement

41

Battery Service

42

Specifications

44

NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.

Safety

Controls

Operation

Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications

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Contents Description Model NumberFerris Industries Date Purchased Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information Operating SafetySlope Operation Roll Bar Use Fuel and Maintenance Operation TrainingPreparation Emissions Slope OperationTowed Equipment RIDE-ON Units ChildrenService and Maintenance Maintenance and StorageSafe Handling of Gasoline Operational Warnings Roll BAR InstructionsInspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt Identification Identification NumbersSafety Decals Safety DecalsSafety Interlock System North American Safety IconsOperational Safety Checks Control Functions Features & ControlsSeat Adjustment Lever Ignition SwitchThrottle Control PTO Power Take Off SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Parking BrakeGeneral Operating Safety OperationChecks Before Starting Starting the Engine Stopping the RiderPushing the Rider by Hand Reverse Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Forward Travel PracticeExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In PlaceTall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting MowingMowing Recommendations Height of GrassProper Broadcast Mowing When and How Often to MowMowing Methods Mowing PatternsProper Mulching Attaching a TrailerKeep roll bar in the raised position and use seat belt Raise & Lower the Roll BARTo lower the roll bar To raise the roll barLong Term Storage Longer Than 30 Days StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Temporary Storage 30 Days Or LessCheck Tire Pressures Safety ItemsRider Maintenance Engine MaintenanceFuel Filter Regular MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Checking / Adding FuelLubrication GreaseOil Change Hydraulic OIL Filter Battery MaintenanceCleaning the Battery and Cables Check Hydraulic OIL LevelRemoving the Blade Servicing the Mower BladesTroubleshooting the Rider TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceTroubleshooting Common Cutting Problems Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceSeat Adjustment Ground Speed Control Lever AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Brake Spring Adjustment Nut Parking Brake AdjustmentRear Suspension Adjustment To adjust the spring pre-loadTo adjust the upper mounting position Blade Brake Check PTO Clutch AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment RETURN-TO-NEUTRAL AdjustmentMowing Height Adjustment Foot Pedal 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 ReplacementJump Starting With Auxiliary Booster Battery Battery ServiceChecking Battery Voltage Charging a Completely Discharged BatteryMake Certain Vehicles do not Touch This HOOK-UP for Negative Ground VehiclesChassis SpecificationsDimensions EngineFerris Limited Warranty Belts and Blades TractorMower Deck