OPERATOR’S
IS2000Z Series
Zero-Turn Riding Mower
MANUAL
5375 N. Main St Munnsville, NY
Contact Information Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group
See Page 11 for the location of Identification Numbers
DATE PURCHASED
Features & Controls
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications
Table of Contents
Specifications
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Operating Safety
Operator Safety
Safety
Operator Safety
Slope Operation
Thrown Objects
Moving Parts
Operator Safety
Roll Bar Use
Retaining Walls, Drop offs, and Water
Overhead Obstacles
Safety
Fuel and Maintenance
Enclosed Areas
Operator Safety
TRAINING
OPERATION
Operator Safety
Safety
TOWED EQUIPMENT RIDE-ON UNITS
Operator Safety
Safety
SLOPE OPERATION
Maintenance and Storage
Operator Safety
Safety
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
ROLL BAR INSTRUCTIONS
Operator Safety
Safety
INSPECT WEBBING
Operator Safety
Safety
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ROLL BAR SEAT BELT
Identification
Operator Safety
Safety
Identification Numbers
SAFETY DECALS
Operator Safety
Safety
DANGER
Safety Icons
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY ICONS
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Features & Controls
Controls
AIR COOLED MODELS ONLY
Hour Meter / Maintenance Reminder
Features & Controls
PTO Power Take Off Switch
Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock Lever
Ignition Switch
LIQUID COOLED MODELS ONLY
Features & Controls
Seat Adjustment Lever
Hour Meter / Maintenance Reminder
Features & Controls
PTO Power Take Off Switch
Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock Lever
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
Operation
Operation
Operation
STARTING THE ENGINE
STOPPING THE RIDER
PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND
Operation
ZERO TURN DRIVING PRACTICE
BASIC DRIVING
Operation
Practice Turning Around a Corner
ADVANCED DRIVING
Operation
Operation
Operation
MOWING
MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS
Operation
Operation
MOWING METHODS
When and How Often to Mow
Note Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing
Proper Mulching
ATTACHING A TRAILER
Operation
Operation
Operation
RAISE & LOWER THE ROLL BAR
Operation
Operation
STORAGE
STARTING AFTER LONG TERM STORAGE
Operation
SAFETY ITEMS
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Regular Maintenance
Maintenance
FUEL FILTER
Regular Maintenance
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
CHECKING / ADDING FUEL
Maintenance
CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL
CHANGE HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER
Regular Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
CLEAN RADIATOR & SCREEN
CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
CHANGE ENGINE COOLANT
Grease
LUBRICATION
Regular Maintenance
Maintenance
Cleaning the Battery and Cables - Air Cooled Models
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Regular Maintenance
Maintenance
Maintenance
SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
Regular Maintenance
TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING
Troubleshooting
RIDER TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Streaking
TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT
SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
RETURN-TO-NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting
SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting
MOWING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
FOOT PEDAL ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
ADJUSTMENT
DECK LIFT ROD TIMING
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT
DECK LIFT SPRING
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS
MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Checking Battery Voltage
BATTERY SERVICE
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Switch
WARNINGWARNING
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
ENGINE
Specifications
Specifications
DIMENSIONS
Ferris Industries - a division of Simplicity Manufacturing Inc
Owners Limited Warranty Information
FERRIS LIMITED WARRANTY
Warranty Period
IS2000Z Series
Product Specifications
Common Service Parts
BELTS AND BLADES