Zero-Turn Riding Mower
IS2000Z Series
MANUAL
OPERATOR’S
DATE PURCHASED
See Page 11 for the location of Identification Numbers
Copyright 2006 Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reserved
Table of Contents
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications
Safety Decals
Safety Interlock System
Safety Rules & Information
Operating Safety
Safety
Read the Manual
Thrown Objects
Slope Operation
Moving Parts
Safety Rules & Information
Retaining Walls, Drop offs, and Water
Roll Bar Use
Overhead Obstacles
Safety Rules & Information
Enclosed Areas
Fuel and Maintenance
Safety Rules & Information
Safety
Safety Rules & Information
OPERATION
Safety
TRAINING
Safety
Safety Rules & Information
SLOPE OPERATION
TOWED EQUIPMENT RIDE-ON UNITS
Safety
Safety Rules & Information
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Maintenance and Storage
ROLL BAR INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Rules & Information
Safety
Safety
Safety Rules & Information
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ROLL BAR SEAT BELT
INSPECT WEBBING
Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers
Safety
Safety
Safety Decals
SAFETY DECALS
Safety Icons
Safety Icons & Interlock System
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY ICONS
Controls
Features & Controls
AIR COOLED MODELS ONLY
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
PTO Power Take Off Switch
Features & Controls
Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock Lever
Hour Meter / Maintenance Reminder
Features & Controls
LIQUID COOLED MODELS ONLY
Seat Adjustment Lever
Ignition Switch
PTO Power Take Off Switch
Features & Controls
Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock Lever
Hour Meter / Maintenance Reminder
Operation
GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
Operation
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
STOPPING THE RIDER
STARTING THE ENGINE
PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND
Operation
BASIC DRIVING
ZERO TURN DRIVING PRACTICE
Operation
Operation
Operation
ADVANCED DRIVING
Operation
Practice Turning Around a Corner
MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS
MOWING
Operation
Operation
When and How Often to Mow
MOWING METHODS
Note Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing
Operation
Operation
ATTACHING A TRAILER
Operation
Proper Mulching
Operation
RAISE & LOWER THE ROLL BAR
Operation
STARTING AFTER LONG TERM STORAGE
STORAGE
Operation
Operation
Regular Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance
SAFETY ITEMS
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Regular Maintenance
CHECKING / ADDING FUEL
FUEL FILTER
CHANGE HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER
CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL
Regular Maintenance
Maintenance
CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
CLEAN RADIATOR & SCREEN
CHANGE ENGINE COOLANT
Regular Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
LUBRICATION
Maintenance
Grease
Regular Maintenance
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
Cleaning the Battery and Cables - Air Cooled Models
Maintenance
SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
Regular Maintenance
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
Troubleshooting
RIDER TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS
Troubleshooting
Streaking
GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
RETURN-TO-NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting
FOOT PEDAL ADJUSTMENT
MOWING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
DECK LIFT ROD TIMING
ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
DECK LIFT SPRING
DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT
Troubleshooting
To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
BATTERY SERVICE
Troubleshooting
Checking Battery Voltage
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
WARNINGWARNING
Troubleshooting
Switch
Specifications
Specifications
DIMENSIONS
ENGINE
FERRIS LIMITED WARRANTY
Owners Limited Warranty Information
Warranty Period
Ferris Industries - a division of Simplicity Manufacturing Inc
BELTS AND BLADES
Product Quick Specs
IS2000Z Series
OPERATOR’S MANUAL