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