Ferris Industries 1000ZK23/52, 1000ZKAV23/61, 1000ZKAV21/48CE, 1000ZKAV23/52 manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Identification Numbers	2
Safety Rules & Information	3
Features & Controls	8
Control Functions	8
Safety Interlock System	9
Operating the Tractor	10
General	10
Checks Before Starting	10
Starting the Engine	11
Stopping the Rider	11
Mowing	11
Pushing the Rider by Hand	11
Zero Turn Driving Practice	12
Storage	14
Starting After Long Term Storage	14
Regular Maintenance	16
Maintenance Schedule	16
Checking Tire Pressures	16
Checking/Adding Fuel	17
Fuel Filter	17
Oil & Filter Change	17
Check / Change Air FIlter	17
Check Hydraulic Oil Level	17
Lubrication	18
Battery Maintenance	20
Checking Battery Fluid	20
Cleaning the Battery and Cables	20
Servicing the Mower Blades	21

Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service	22
Troubleshooting the Tractor	22
Troubleshooting the Mower	23
Seat Adjustment	24
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment	24
Speed Balancing Adjustment	24
Parking Brake Adjustment	25
PTO Clutch Adjustment	26
Blade Brake Check	26
Neutral Adjustment	27
Neutral Position & Return Spring Adjustment	27
Cutting Height Adjustment	28
Deck Leveling Adjustment	28
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement	29
Mower Belt Replacement	29
Battery Service	30
Checking the Battery Voltage	30
Charging A Completely Discharged Battery	30
Jump Starting with
Auxiliary (Booster) Battery	30
Lawn Care & Mowing Information	LC-1

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

WARNING

You must read, understand and comply with all safety and operating instructions in this manual before attempting to set-up and operate your machine.

Failure to comply with all safety and operating instructions can result in loss of machine control, serious personal injury to you and / or bystanders, and risk of equipment and property damage. The triangle in the text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.

WARNING

Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

© Copyright 2003 Ferris Industries All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

TP 100-7006-03-1Z-F

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Contents Ferris Industries ManualFerris Limited Warranty Table of Contents Identification Numbers North American Models CE ModelsTractor Identification tag Preparation TrainingDo Not Safety Rules & InformationOperation Slope OperationMaintenance and Storage ChildrenEmissions Spring should be removed by an authorized dealer only Decal Danger Decal Operation & Controls Safety DecalsGeneral Decal Warning/DangerGround Speed Control Levers Seat Adjustment LeverIgnition Switch Control FunctionsSafety Interlock System Features & ControlsChecks Before Starting General Operating SafetyMowing Operating the Zero Turn RiderStarting the Engine Stopping the RiderReverse Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Forward Travel PracticeExecuting Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice Turning In Place Executing an End-Of-Row Zero TurnLong Term Storage Longer Than 30 Days StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Temporary Storage 30 Days Or LessPage Tire Pressure Check Tire PressuresSee Before Every Spring FallRegular Maintenance Checking / Adding FuelFuel Filter Lubrication GreaseOil RE-PACK Bearings Anually Battery Compartment Battery MaintenanceChecking the Battery Fluid Cleaning the Battery and CablesRemoving the Blade Servicing the Mower BladesTroubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting Adjustments & ServiceTroubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceSpeed Balancing Adjustment Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceSeat Adjustment Ground Speed Control Lever AdjustmentParking Brake Adjustment Parking Brake AdjustmentBlade Brake Check PTO Clutch AdjustmentReturn Spring Adjustment Neutral AdjustmentNeutral Position and Return Spring Adjustment Neutral Position AdjustmentDeck Leveling Adjustment Cutting Height AdjustmentMower Belt Replacement Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementJump Starting With Auxiliary Booster Battery Battery ServiceChecking Battery Voltage Charging a Completely Discharged BatteryEngine Block Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceHOW and When to WATER, Fertilize & Aerate General InformationTypes of GRASS, Climate and Conditions Cut Here On First Pass Second Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingInch Proper Cutting HeightWhen and HOW Often to MOW Lawn Care & Mowing InformationWhat Mowing Patterns to USE Mowing Methods Proper Broadcast MowingProper Mulching Methods actually contribute to a healthy lawn How to start a healthy compost pileComposting Tips On Dealing With ClippingsStepped Cutting Solutions for Common Mowing ProblemsStreaking Stepped CuttingUneven Cutting ScalpingStingers Technical Manuals Common International SymbolsLC-9