Ferris Industries 5900605, 5900606, 5900607, IS1500Z manual

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Main IS1500Z Series Zero-Turn Riding Mower OPERATORS MANUAL Thank y ou This manual contains Table of Contents Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Operation ...........................................................16 Regular Maintenance ........................................25 Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......30 Operating Safety Read the Manual Children Slope Operation Thrown Objects Moving Parts Roll Bar Use Retaining Walls, Drop- offs, and Water Overhead Obstacles Enclosed Areas Fuel and Maintenance TRAINING PREPARATION OPERATION SLOPE OPERATION TOWED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ON UNITS) CHILDREN EMISSIONS SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ROLL BAR INSTRUCTIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ROLL BAR SEAT BELT Identification Numbers Identification Numbers SSAAMMPPLLEE NOTE: For location of engine identification numbers, refer to the engine owners manual. SAFETY DECALS Safety Decals Safety Icons & Interlock System SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Operational SAFETY Checks Safety Icons DANGER Features & Controls Controls CONTROL FUNCTIONS Ground Speed Levers Seat Adjustment Lever Features & Controls Controls GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE STARTING STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking. STOPPING THE RIDER PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND DO NOT TOW RIDER BASIC DRIVING Forward Travel Practice Reverse Travel Practice Smooth Travel ADVANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place MOWING MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS Height of Grass When and How Often to Mow Mowing Patterns MOWING METHODS Proper Broadcast Mowing ATTACHING A TRAILER Proper Mulching RAISE & LOWER THE ROLL BAR STORAGE Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Long Term Storage (Longer Than 30 Days) STARTING AFTER LONG TERM STORAGE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHECK TIRE PRESSURES CHECKING / ADDING FUEL NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations. FUEL FILTER CHANGE OIL & FILTER LUBRICATION CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL CHANGE HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER BATTERY MAINTENANCE NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery. Cleaning the Battery and Cables SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER Rider Troubleshooting Continued. TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER 32 www.ferrisindustries.com TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS SEAT ADJUSTMENT GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Blade Brake Check RETURN-TO-NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT NOTE: Perform this adjustment on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. MOWING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FOOT PEDAL ADJUSTMENT DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 8 3/8 (21,2 cm) MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS. BATTERY SERVICE Checking Battery Voltage Charging a Completely Discharged Battery Jump Starting With Auxiliary (Booster) Battery Page Specifications NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. 44 www.ferrisindustries.com ENGINE: Specifications Ferris Industries - a division of Simplicity Manufacturing Inc. Owner's Limited Warranty Information Ferris Industries 5375 North Main Street Munnsville, NY 13409 800-933-6175 www.ferrisindustries.com IS1500Z Series Zero-Turn Riding Mower Product Quick Specs: OPERATORS MANUAL ENGINE: 19 HP* Kawasaki 21 HP* Kawasaki 25 HP* Kawasaki