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