OPERATOR’S
IS1500Z Series
Zero-Turn Riding Mower
MANUAL
Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reserved
See Page 11 for the location of Identification Numbers
DATE PURCHASED
Copyright 2006 Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Safety Interlock System
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications
Table of Contents
Safety Decals
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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-ON UNITS
Safety Rules & Information
Safety
SLOPE OPERATION
Maintenance and Storage
Safety Rules & Information
Safety
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Safety
Safety Rules & Information
ROLL BAR INSTRUCTIONS
INSPECT WEBBING
Safety Rules & Information
Safety
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ROLL BAR SEAT BELT
Safety
Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers
SAFETY DECALS
Safety Decals
NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY ICONS
Safety Icons & Interlock System
Safety Icons
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Controls
Features & Controls
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Hour Meter / Maintenance Reminder
Features & Controls
PTO Power Take Off Switch
Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock Lever
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
Operation
Operation
Operation
STARTING THE ENGINE
STOPPING THE RIDER
PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND
Operation
ZERO TURN DRIVING PRACTICE
BASIC DRIVING
Operation
Operation
ADVANCED DRIVING
Operation
Operation
MOWING
MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS
Operation
Operation
MOWING METHODS
When and How Often to Mow
Note Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing
Proper Mulching
ATTACHING A TRAILER
Operation
Operation
Operation
RAISE & LOWER THE ROLL BAR
Operation
Operation
STORAGE
STARTING AFTER LONG TERM STORAGE
Operation
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Regular Maintenance
Maintenance
FUEL FILTER
Regular Maintenance
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
CHECKING / ADDING FUEL
Grease
LUBRICATION
Regular Maintenance
Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL
CHANGE HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER
Regular Maintenance
SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
Maintenance
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER
Rider Troubleshooting Continued
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Streaking
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS
Troubleshooting
SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting
To adjust the spring pre-load
REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Blade Brake Check
PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
RETURN-TO-NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
MOWING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
FOOT PEDAL ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Figure 36. Check Lift Rod Timing Figure 37. Adjust Lift Rod Timing
DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Troubleshooting
To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS
MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Checking Battery Voltage
BATTERY SERVICE
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service
WARNINGWARNING
Troubleshooting
ENGINE
Specifications
Specifications
DIMENSIONS
Ferris Industries - a division of Simplicity Manufacturing Inc
Owners Limited Warranty Information
FERRIS LIMITED WARRANTY
Warranty Period
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Product Quick Specs
BELTS AND BLADES
IS1500Z Series