Features & Controls, Control Functions | Ferris Industries IS1500Z

Features & Controls

Controls

Figure 1. Control Locations

CONTROL FUNCTIONS

The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section.

Ground Speed Levers

These levers control the ground speed of the rider. The left lever controls the left rear drive wheel and the right lever controls the right rear drive wheel.

Moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD speed of the associated wheel, and pulling back on a lever increases the REVERSE speed.

Note: The further a lever is moved away from the neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn.

See the Operating the Zero Turn Rider section for steering instructions.

Seat Adjustment Lever

The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the lever towards the left, position the seat as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat in position.

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has three positions:

OFF	Stops the engine and shuts off the
	electrical system.
RUN	Allows the engine to run and powers
	the electrical system.
START	Cranks the engine for starting.

NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN position with the engine stopped–this drains the battery.

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Contents

Model Number DescriptionFerris Industries Date Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Safety Rules & Information Slope Operation Roll Bar Use Fuel and Maintenance Training OperationPreparation Slope Operation Towed Equipment RIDE-ON UnitsChildren Emissions Maintenance and Storage Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Roll BAR Instructions Operational Warnings Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt Identification Numbers Identification Safety Decals Safety Decals North American Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks Features & Controls Seat Adjustment LeverIgnition Switch Control Functions PTO Power Take Off Switch Hour Meter / Maintenance ReminderParking Brake Throttle Control Operation General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Stopping the Rider Starting the EnginePushing the Rider by Hand Zero Turn Driving Practice Smooth TravelForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel Practice Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Mowing Mowing RecommendationsHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting When and How Often to Mow Mowing MethodsMowing Patterns Proper Broadcast Mowing Attaching a Trailer Proper Mulching Raise & Lower the Roll BAR To lower the roll barTo raise the roll bar Keep roll bar in the raised position and use seat belt Storage Starting After Long Term StorageTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 Days Safety Items Rider MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Check Tire Pressures Regular Maintenance Engine MaintenanceChecking / Adding Fuel Fuel Filter Grease LubricationOil Battery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and CablesCheck Hydraulic OIL Level Change Hydraulic OIL Filter Servicing the Mower Blades Removing the Blade Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Troubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment Seat AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Brake Spring Adjustment Nut To adjust the spring pre-load Rear Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the upper mounting position PTO Clutch Adjustment Blade Brake Check RETURN-TO-NEUTRAL Adjustment Neutral Adjustment Foot Pedal Adjustment Mowing Height AdjustmentTo adjust pedal position Deck Leveling Adjustment Check Lift Rod Timing Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Mower Belt Replacement Mower PTO Belt Idler Arm Stationary Idler Pulley Battery Service Checking Battery VoltageCharging a Completely Discharged Battery Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster Battery This HOOK-UP for Negative Ground Vehicles Make Certain Vehicles do not Touch Specifications DimensionsEngine Chassis Ferris Limited Warranty Tractor Belts and BladesMower Deck