Zero-Turn Riding Mower
IS3100Z Series
MANUAL
OPERATOR’S
See Page 11 for the location of Identification Numbers
Contact Information Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC
DATE PURCHASED
5375 N. Main St Munnsville, NY
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications
Table of Contents
Specifications
Features & Controls
Operator Safety
Operating Safety
Safety
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Thrown Objects
Slope Operation
Moving Parts
Operator Safety
Retaining Walls, Drop offs, and Water
Roll Bar Use
Overhead Obstacles
Operator Safety
Enclosed Areas
Fuel and Maintenance
Operator Safety
Safety
Operator Safety
OPERATION
Safety
TRAINING
SLOPE OPERATION
Operator Safety
TOWED EQUIPMENT RIDE-ON UNITS
CHILDREN
Safety
Operator Safety
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
IGNITION SYSTEM GASOLINE MODELS
Safety
Operator Safety
ROLL BAR INSTRUCTIONS
Safety
Operator Safety
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ROLL BAR SEAT BELT
INSPECT BUCKLE LATCH INSPECT WEBBING
Safety
Operator Safety
Identification Numbers
All Models
Operator Safety
SAFETY DECALS
Safety
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Safety Icons
NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY ICONS
DANGER
Controls
Features & Controls
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Seat Adjustment Lever
PTO Power Take Off Switch
Features & Controls
Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock Lever
Hour Meter / Maintenance Reminder
Operation
GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
Operation
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
STOPPING THE RIDER
STARTING THE ENGINE
PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND
Operation
BASIC DRIVING
ZERO TURN DRIVING PRACTICE
Operation
Operation
Operation
ADVANCED DRIVING
Operation
Practice Turning Around a Corner
MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS
MOWING
Operation
Operation
When and How Often to Mow
MOWING METHODS
Note Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing
Operation
Operation
ATTACHING A TRAILER
Operation
Proper Mulching
Operation
RAISE & LOWER THE ROLL BAR
Operation
STARTING AFTER LONG TERM STORAGE
STORAGE
Operation
Operation
Regular Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
Maintenance
SAFETY ITEMS
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Regular Maintenance
CHECKING / ADDING FUEL
FUEL FILTER
HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER CHANGE
CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL
Regular Maintenance
Maintenance
CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
CLEAN RADIATOR & SCREEN
CHANGE ENGINE COOLANT
Regular Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
LUBRICATION
Maintenance
RE-PACK
ANTI-SCALP DECK CASTERS
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Regular Maintenance
Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
Maintenance
Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
Troubleshooting
Rider Troubleshooting Continued
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS
Troubleshooting
Streaking
SEAT ADJUSTMENT SUSPENSION SEAT
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
RETURN-TO-NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting
BLADE BRAKE CHECK
PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
FOOT PEDAL ADJUSTMENT
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
DECK LIFT ROD TIMING ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting
Outer Rod Figure 40. Adjust the Inner & Outer Lift Rods
DECK LIFT SPRING
DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Troubleshooting
FRONT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT
To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
BATTERY SERVICE
Troubleshooting
Checking Battery Voltage
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
WARNINGWARNING
Troubleshooting
Switch
Specifications
Specifications
DIMENSIONS
ENGINE
FERRIS LIMITED WARRANTY
Owners Limited Warranty Information
Warranty Period
Ferris Industries - a division of Simplicity Manufacturing Inc
BELTS AND BLADES
Product Specifications
IS3100Z Series
OPERATOR’S MANUAL