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OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

IS3100Z Series

Zero-Turn Riding Mower

Reproduction
Not	for

Contents

Zero-TurnRider & Mower Deck Zero-Trn Rider 72” Mower Deck Flat Nosed 72” Mower Deck iCD Slope Nosed Thank you This manual contains Save these original instructions for future reference Wash hands after handling Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service Specificati ns Sl pe Ident f cat n Guide Operating Safety Children Slope Operation Thrown Objects Moving Parts Roll Bar Use Retaining Walls, Drop offs, and Water Overhead Obstacles Fuel and Maintenance Enclosed Areas TRAINING PREPARATION OPERATION TOWED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ONUNITS) SLOPE OPERATION Page Page Page Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words Page Page Features and Controls Control Functions Ground Speed Levers Seat Adjustment Lever Ignition Switch PTO (Power Take Off) Switch Throttle Control Choke Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Level Gauge Operation General Operating Safety Checks Before Starting Pushing the Rider by Hand DO NOT TOW RIDER Starting the Engine Stopping the Rider Zero-TurnDriving Practice BASIC DRIVING ADVANCED DRIVING Mowing Mowing Recommendations Mowing Methods Proper Broadcast Mowing Attaching a Trailer Raise & Lower the Roll Bar Storage Starting After Long Term Storage Maintenance Maintenance Schedule & Procedures Check Engine Oil Level Engine Maintenance Check Tire Pressures Checking / Adding Fuel Fuel Filter Change Oil & Filter Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester Check Hydraulic Oil Level Hydraulic Oil Filter Change Cooling System (Liquid Cooled Models Only) PRESSURIZED SYSTEM Lubrication Battery Maintenance Anti-ScalpDeck Casters Servicing the Mower Blades Sharpening the Mower Blades •Always wear safety eye protection when grinding Balancing the Mower Blades Avoid injury. Keep mower blades balanced • An unbalanced mower blade can create Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS Seat Adjustment Seat Adjustment (Suspension Seat) Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustm nt Speed Balancing Adjustment Neutral Adjustment Return-to-NeutralAdjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Suspension Adjustment Cutting Height Adjustment Foot Pedal Adjustment Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment Deck Leveling Adjustment Deck Lift Spring PTO Clutch Adjustment Blade Brake Check Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacment FRONT Mower Belt Replacment To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS Battery Service Jump Starting With Auxiliary (Booster) Battery This hook-upis for negative grounded vehicles Callout Make sure vehicles do not touch Any procedure other than the preceding could Specifications (Pumps) (Wheel Motors) ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE (TREE, POLE, FENCE POST, BUILDING, ETC) THIS GUIDE INDENTIFICATION SLOPE Page Ferris Industries - a division of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC Owner’s Limited Warranty Information

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