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Models:
1000ZK21/48
1000ZK23/52
1000ZK27/61
1000ZKAV21/48
1000ZKAV21/48CE
1000ZKAV23/52
1000ZKAV23/61
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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
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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
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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
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BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Checking the Battery Fluid
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
Troubleshooting Adjustments & Service
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER
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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
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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