Ferris Industries 5900301, 5900302, 5900559, 5900784, 5900786, 5900787, 5900788, 5900791, 5900792, 5900793, 5900794, 5900795, 5900872, 5900873, 5900969 Battery Maintenance, Anti-Scalp Deck Casters

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Regular Maintenance

Battery Maintenance

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative

cable first (B, Figure 20).

2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a

wire brush until shiny.

3. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery

cables, positive cable first (A)

4. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with

petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.

A

B

Figure 20. Battery Compartment

A. Positive (+) Cable & Terminal

B. Negative (-) Cable & Terminal

WARNING

Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid

spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks

away from the battery.

When removing or installing battery cables,

disconnect the negative cable FIRST and

reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the

positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by

a tool.

Anti-Scalp Deck Casters

The anti-scalp deck casters (A, Figure 21) will aid in

preventing the mower deck from scalping or gouging

the turf while mowing or turning.

72” Models (S/N: 2014714094 & Below):

The casters can be adjusted in 1/2” (1,3 cm)

increments with the spacers (B). The desired position

is just below the leading edge of the deck.

IMPORTANT NOTE: These casters are not intended

to be in contact with the ground at all times. If you

are mowing at a low cut height, adjust the casters up

to prevent the casters from carrying the weight of the

deck.

61” Models (All) & 72” Models (S/N:2014714095 &

Above):

These casters are not adjustable.

A

CB

B

Figure 21. Anti-Scalp Deck Casters

A. Deck Caster

B. Spacer

C. Lynch Pin

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