Ferris Industries 5900301, 5900302, 5900559, 5900784, 5900786, 5900787, 5900788, 5900791, 5900792, 5900793, 5900794, 5900795, 5900872, 5900873, 5900969 THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE

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SLOPE INDENTIFICATION GUIDE

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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

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Models: 5900301 5900302 5900559 5900784 5900786 5900787 5900788 5900791 5900792 5900793 5900794 5900795 5900872 5900873 5900969

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