OPERATOR’S
IS4500Z Series
Zero-TurnRiding Mower
MANUAL
Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA
DATE PURCHASED
Copyright 2006 Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reserved
Safety Controls Operation
Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications
Table of Contents
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Operating Safety
Safety Rules & Information
Safety
Safety Rules & Information
Slope Operation
Thrown Objects
Moving Parts
Safety Rules & Information
Roll Bar Use
Retaining Walls, Drop offs, and Water
Overhead Obstacles
Safety
Fuel and Maintenance
Enclosed Areas
Safety Rules & Information
TRAINING
OPERATION
Safety Rules & Information
Safety
TOWED EQUIPMENT RIDE-ONUNITS
Safety Rules & Information
Safety
SLOPE OPERATION
Maintenance and Storage
Safety Rules & Information
Safety
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
OPERATIONAL WARNINGS
Safety Rules & Information
Safety
ROLL BAR INSTRUCTIONS
INSPECT BUCKLE & LATCH
Safety Rules & Information
Safety
INSPECT WEBBING
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NORTH AMERICAN MODELS
Safety Decals
SAFETY DECALS
Safety
Safety
Safety Icons
DANGER
CAUTION or NOTICE
Safety Interlock System
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Safety
Controls
Features & Controls
PTO Power Take Off Switch
Features & Controls
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
Operation
Operation
To prime the fuel system
PRIMING THE FUEL SYSTEM
Operation
Operation
Operation
STARTING THE ENGINE
STOPPING THE TRACTOR & ENGINE
Operation
Operation
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND
Operation
Operation
ZERO TURN DRIVING PRACTICE
BASIC DRIVING
Operation
Practice Turning Around a Corner
ADVANCED DRIVING
Operation
Operation
Operation
ATTACHING A TRAILER
RAISE & LOWER THE ROLL BAR
Operation
Operation
MOWING
MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS
Operation
Operation
MOWING METHODS
When and How Often to Mow
Operation
Operation
Operation
Proper Mulching
Operation
STORAGE Diesel Model
STARTING AFTER LONG TERM STORAGE
DIESEL FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
STARTING AFTER LONG TERM STORAGE
STORAGE Gas Model
Operation
Operation
Operation
Operation Notes
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Regular Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
Maintenance
Operation
CHECKING / ADDING FUEL Diesel
FUEL FILTER
Operation
FUEL FILTER
CHECKING / ADDING FUEL Gas
Regular Maintenance
Maintenance
HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER CHANGE
CHECK / ADD ENGINE OIL
CHECK / CHANGE AIR FILTER
CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL
Regular Maintenance
CLEAN RADIATOR, SCREEN & OIL COOLER
CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
CHANGE ENGINE COOLANT
Grease
LUBRICATION
Regular Maintenance
Maintenance
Maintenance
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
ANTI-SCALPDECK CASTERS
Regular Maintenance
SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
Regular Maintenance
Maintenance
TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING
Troubleshooting
Rider Troubleshooting Continued
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
Troubleshooting
Streaking
TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT
SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting
NEUTRAL POSITION AND RETURN SPRING ADJUSTMENT
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
MOWING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
DECK LIFT ROD TIMING ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT
DECK LIFT SPRING
To adjust the spring pre-load
SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Blade Brake Check
PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Pump Drive Belt Replacement
BELT REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Spindle Drive Belt Removal & Replacement
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
PTO Drive Belt Replacement
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Figure 51. PTO Belt Routing
CHARGING A COMPLETELY DISCHARGED BATTERY
BATTERY SERVICE
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Figure 54. Jump Starting
ENGINE
Specifications
Specifications
DIMENSIONS
Covered Parts
Owners Limited Warranty Information
FERRIS LIMITED WARRANTY
Warranty Period
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Product Quick Specs
BELTS AND BLADES
IS4500Z Series