Ferris Industries 1000ZK21/48, 1000ZK23/52, 1000ZK27/61, 1000ZKAV21/48, 1000ZKAV21/48CE, 1000ZKAV23/52, 1000ZKAV23/61 SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES

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Figure 19. Balancing The Blade

Figure 20. Installing The Blade

A. Blade Bolt

B. Flat Washer

Nail

SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES

1. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents.

If not, sharpen blades as described in following

steps.

2. To remove blade for sharpening, use a 1” wrench on

the flats of the spindle shaft while removing the blade

mounting bolt with a 15/16” wrench (Figure 18).

3. Use a file to sharpen blade to fine edge. Remove all

nicks and dents in blade edge. If blade is severely

damaged, it should be replaced.

4. Balance the blade as shown in Figure 19. Center the

blade’s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil. A

balanced blade will remain level.

5. Reinstall each blade with the tabs pointing up toward

deck as shown in Figure 20. Secure with a bolt and

flat washer and torque bolts to 70 ft.lbs. (94 N.m.).

WARNING

For your personal safety, blade mounting bolts

must each be installed with a flat washer then

securely tightened. Torque blade mounting bolts

to 70 ft.lbs. (94 N.m.)

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Figure 18. Removing the Blade

Regular Maintenance

Contents

Main 1000Z Series Zero-Turn Riding Mower OPERATORS MANUAL FERRIS LIMITED WARRANTY Table of Contents Operating the Tractor ........................................10 Regular Maintenance ........................................16 Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......22 Lawn Care & Mowing Information ...............LC-1 Identification Numbers IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Safety Rules & Information TRAINING PREPARATION OPERATION SLOPE OPERATION Do Do Not CHILDREN EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Page Safety Decals GENERAL DANGER Features & Controls of the Zero Turn Rider CONTROL FUNCTIONS A. Ground Speed Control Levers B. Seat Adjustment Lever C. Ignition Switch Features & Controls SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Operational SAFETY Checks D. Parking Brake Handle E. PTO Switch Operating the Zero Turn Rider GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE STARTING DANGER OPERATING ON SLOPES CAN BE DANGEROUS STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking. STOPPING THE RIDER MOWING PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND 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 STORAGE Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Long Term Storage (Longer Than 30 Days) STARTING AFTER LONG TERM STORAGE Page Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES CHECK TIRE PRESSURES CHECKING / ADDING FUEL NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations. FUEL FILTER OIL & FILTER CHANGE CHECK / CHANGE AIR FILTER LUBRICATION Page BATTERY MAINTENANCE Checking the Battery Fluid Cleaning the Battery and Cables SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES Troubleshooting Adjustments & Service TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER 23 00 TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY SEAT ADJUSTMENT GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Blade Brake Check NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT NOTE: Perform this adjustment on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. NEUTRAL POSITION AND RETURN SPRING ADJUSTMENT Neutral Position Adjustment Return Spring Adjustment CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT FRONT 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 Lawn Care & Mowing Information TYPES OF GRASS, CLIMATE AND CONDITIONS HOW AND WHEN TO WATER, FERTILIZE & AERATE GENERAL INFORMATION HOW HIGH TO MOW THE GRASS 1/3 WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW WHAT MOWING PATTERNS TO USE Note: Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing. MOWING METHODS Proper Broadcast Mowing Proper Mulching TIPS On Dealing With Clippings COMPOSTING How to start a healthy compost pile: SOLUTIONS FOR COMMON MOWING PROBLEMS Stepped Cutting Streaking Stingers Uneven Cutting Scalping Common International Symbols Technical Manuals Additional Technical Literature Available