Ferris Industries 5900500, 5900798, 5900799, 5900943, 5901295 manual

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5102575

Rev K

IS2500Z Series

Zero-Turn Riding Mower

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

Model Number: Description

5900798 IS2500ZY20D52, 52” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

5900799 IS2500ZY24D61, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

5900943 IS2500ZY20D52HT, 52” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

5900500 IS2500ZY24D52, 52” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

5901295 IS2500ZY24D61, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

Contents

Main IS2500Z Series Zero-Turn Riding Mower OPERATORS MANUAL Page Table of Contents Operator Safety .................................................. 2 Features & Controls ......................................... 15 Operation ........................................................... 17 Regular Maintenance ....................................... 27 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 Decals NOTICE Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words DANGER Safety Icons A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O Safety Interlock System Features and Controls Control Functions Ground Speed Levers Seat Adjustment Lever Features and Controls Features and Controls Operation General Operating Safety Checks Before Starting Priming the Fuel System Pushing the Rider by Hand DO NOT TOW RIDER Starting the Engine Stopping the Tractor & Engine Zero-Turn Driving Practice BASIC DRIVING ADVANCED DRIVING Mowing Mowing Recommendations Mowing Methods Attaching a Trailer Raise & Lower the Roll Bar 26 www.ferrisindustries.com Starting After Long Term Storage Diesel Fuel Recommendations Storage Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Long Term Storage (Longer Than 30 Days) Maintenance Maintenance Schedule & Procedures Check Tire Pressures RIDER MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Fuel Filter Checking / Adding Fuel Service Air Filter Check / Add Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil & Filter Change Hydraulic Oil Filter Check Hydraulic Oil Level Check Engine Coolant Level Change Engine Coolant Clean Radiator & Screen Lubrication Page Cleaning the Battery and Cables Servicing the Mower Blades DANGER Page Fuse Location Gearbox Maintenance Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Rider Rider Troubleshooting Continued. Troubleshooting the Mower 40 www.ferrisindustries.com Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Seat Adjustment Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment Speed Balancing Adjustment Neutral Adjustment Return-to-Neutral Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Suspension Adjustment Mowing Height Adjustment Foot Pedal Adjustment Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment Deck Leveling Adjustment A AA Deck Lift Spring Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS. Page PTO Clutch Belt Replacement Mower Belt Replacement To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS. Deck Shut Down Module Battery Service Page Specifications 56 www.ferrisindustries.com Specifications NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. ENGINE: 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

Ferris Industries manual

Models: 5900500 5900798 5900799 5900943 5901295

IS2500Z Series

Zero-Turn Riding Mower

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL