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