Ferris Industries 5900301, 5900302, 5900559, 5900784, 5900786, 5900787, 5900788, 5900791, 5900792, 5900793, 5900794, 5900795, 5900872, 5900873, 5900969 Safety Interlock System, Operational SAFETY Checks

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Operator Safety

Safety Interlock System

This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches.

These safety systems are present for your safety,

do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never

tamper with safety devices. Check their operation

regularly.

Operational SAFETY Checks

Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if:

• PTO switch is engaged, OR

• Parking brake is not engaged, OR

• Motion control handles are not in the NEUTRAL

position, OR

• Operator is not on the seat.

Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:

• PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND

• Parking brake is engaged, AND

• Motion control handles are locked in the

NEUTRAL position, AND

• Operator is on the seat.

Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:

• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR

• Operator rises off seat with parking brake

disengaged.

• Operator moves motion control handles inward

before disengaging parking brake.

Test 4 — Blade Brake Check

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come

to a complete stop within seven (7) seconds after

electric PTO switch is turned off (or operator rises off

seat). If mower drive belt does not stop within seven

(7) seconds, see the PTO Clutch Adjustment section.

NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch

must be turned off, parking brake must be engaged,

and the motion control handles must be locked in the

NEUTRAL position after the operator returns to the

seat in order to start the engine.

WARNING

If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not

operate it. See your authorized dealer. Under

no circumstance should you attempt to defeat

the purpose of the safety interlock system.

Contents

Main OPERATORS MANUAL IS3100Z Series Zero-Turn Riding Mower Zero-Turn Rider & Mower Deck Zero-Turn Rider Page Table of Contents Operator Safety .................................................. 2 Features & Controls ......................................... 14 Operation ........................................................... 16 Regular Maintenance ....................................... 25 Operating Safety Read the Manual Children Slope Operation Thrown Objects Moving Parts Roll Bar Use Retaining Walls, Drop- offs, and Water Overhead Obstacles Enclosed Areas Fuel and Maintenance TRAINING PREPARATION OPERATION SLOPE OPERATION TOWED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ON UNITS) CHILDREN EMISSIONS IGNITION SYSTEM (GASOLINE MODELS) SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ROLL BAR INSTRUCTIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ROLL BAR SEAT BELT Identification Numbers SAMPLE Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words DANGER CAUTION or NOTICE Safety Icons Safety Interlock System Operational SAFETY Checks Control Functions Ground Speed Levers Seat Adjustment Lever A Features and Controls Features & Controls A Operation General Operating Safety Checks Before Starting Starting the Engine Stopping the Rider Pushing the Rider by Hand DO NOT TOW RIDER Zero-Turn Driving Practice BASIC DRIVING ADVANCED DRIVING Mowing Mowing Recommendations Mowing Methods Proper Broadcast Mowing Attaching a Trailer Raise & Lower the Roll Bar Storage Starting After Long Term Storage Maintenance Maintenance Schedule & Procedures RIDER MAINTENACE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Check Engine Oil Level Checking / Adding Fuel Fuel Filter Change Oil & Filter Check Tire Pressures Check Hydraulic Oil Level Hydraulic Oil Filter Change Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester PRESSURIZED SYSTEM Cooling System (Liquid Cooled Models Only) Lubrication Battery Maintenance Anti-Scalp Deck Casters Servicing the Mower Blades DANGER Page Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER 34 www.ferrisindustries.com RIDER TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY 35 TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Seat Adjustment Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment Seat Adjustment (Suspension Seat) Neutral Adjustment Speed Balancing Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Return-to-Neutral Adjustment Suspension Adjustment Cutting Height Adjustment Foot Pedal Adjustment Floor Pan Removal & Installation - (S/N: 2016270589 & Above) Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment (S/N: 2016270588 & Below) Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment (S/N: 2016270589 & Above) Deck Leveling Adjustment Deck Lift Spring A AA PTO Clutch Adjustment Blade Brake Check Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacment FRONT Mower Belt Replacment To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS. B attery Service Page Specifications ENGINE Specifications CHASSIS TRANSMISSIONS: (Pumps) (Wheel Motors) THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE THIS IS A 10 DEGREE SLOPE Page Page Page BRIGGS & STRATTON PRODUCTS WARRANTY POLICY September 2012 LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY PERIOD ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY Manufacturers Warranty Coverage: Owners Warranty Responsibilities: Briggs & Stratton Emissions Control Warranty Provisions