Ferris Industries 1000ZKAV23/52 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service, Troubleshooting the Mower

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Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service

Rider Troubleshooting Continued.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

Engine runs, but rider will

1.

Hydraulic release valve(s)

1. Turn valve(s) clockwise to close.

not drive.

 

in “open” position.

 

 

 

2.

Belt is broken.

2.

See Drive Belt Replacement.

 

3.

Drive belt slips.

3.

See problem and cause below.

 

4.

Brake is not fully released.

4.

See authorized service dealer

 

 

 

 

 

Rider drive belt slips.

1.

Pulleys or belt greasy or oily.

1.

Clean as required.

 

2.

Belt stretched or worn.

2.

Replace belt.

 

 

 

 

 

Brake will not hold.

1.

Brake is incorrectly adjusted.

1.

See Brake Adjustment.

 

2.

Brake caliper pads worn.

2.

Replace with new brake pads.

 

 

 

 

 

Rider steers or handles poorly.

1.

Steering linkage is loose.

1.

Check and tighten any loose connections.

 

2.

Improper tire inflation.

2.

See Regular Maintenance Section.

 

 

 

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

Mower will not raise.

1.

Lift linkage not properly attached

1.

See authorized service dealer for repair.

 

 

or damaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 bolts are loose.

1. Tighten to 70 ft.lbs. (94 N.m.).

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive 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.

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Contents Ferris Industries ManualFerris Limited Warranty Table of Contents North American Models CE Models Identification NumbersTractor Identification tag Preparation TrainingOperation Safety Rules & InformationSlope Operation Do NotChildren Maintenance and StorageEmissions Spring should be removed by an authorized dealer only General Safety DecalsDecal Warning/Danger Decal Danger Decal Operation & ControlsIgnition Switch Seat Adjustment LeverControl Functions Ground Speed Control LeversSafety Interlock System Features & ControlsChecks Before Starting General Operating SafetyStarting the Engine Operating the Zero Turn RiderStopping the Rider MowingSmooth Travel Zero Turn Driving PracticeForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel PracticePractice Turning In Place Practice Turning Around a CornerExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn ExecutingStarting After Long Term Storage StorageTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysPage See Before Every Spring Check Tire PressuresFall Tire PressureChecking / Adding Fuel Regular MaintenanceFuel Filter Grease LubricationOil RE-PACK Bearings Anually Checking the Battery Fluid Battery MaintenanceCleaning the Battery and Cables Battery CompartmentRemoving the Blade Servicing the Mower BladesTroubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting Adjustments & ServiceTroubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceSeat Adjustment Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentParking Brake Adjustment Parking Brake AdjustmentBlade Brake Check PTO Clutch AdjustmentNeutral Position and Return Spring Adjustment Neutral AdjustmentNeutral Position Adjustment Return Spring AdjustmentDeck Leveling Adjustment Cutting Height AdjustmentMower Belt Replacement Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementChecking Battery Voltage Battery ServiceCharging a Completely Discharged Battery Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster BatteryEngine Block Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceGeneral Information HOW and When to WATER, Fertilize & AerateTypes of GRASS, Climate and Conditions Inch Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingProper Cutting Height Cut Here On First Pass SecondLawn Care & Mowing Information When and HOW Often to MOWWhat Mowing Patterns to USE Proper Broadcast Mowing Mowing MethodsProper Mulching Composting How to start a healthy compost pileTips On Dealing With Clippings Methods actually contribute to a healthy lawnStreaking Solutions for Common Mowing ProblemsStepped Cutting Stepped CuttingScalping Uneven CuttingStingers Technical Manuals Common International SymbolsLC-9
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