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Not for Reproduction OPERATOR’S MANUAL IS3100Z Series Zero-Turn Riding Mower Zero-Turn Rider & Mower Deck Model No.: Description 5900784 IS3100ZLKAV2661 5900788 IS3100ZBV3061 5900786 IS3100ZBV3261 5900791 IS3100ZBV32/61 AUS/NZ 5900793 IS3100ZBV3261CAL 5900794 IS3100ZKAV3761SS 5900872 IS3100ZKAV3761SS DFI 5900969 IS3100ZKAV3761 5900559 IS3100Z[...]

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Not for Reproduction Table of Contents 1 Operator Safety .................................................. 2 Identification Numbers ..........................................11 Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words .................11 Safety Icons ..........................................................11 Safety Decal Location ...................[...]

Not for Reproduction 2 Operator Safety Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Do not operate this machine unless you have been trained. Reading and understanding this operator’s manual is a[...]

Not for Reproduction 3 Operator Safety Slope Operation Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not have adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollover. You should not operate on a slope greater than a 5.4 foot rise over a 20 foot length[...]

Not for Reproduction 4 Roll Bar Use Keep the roll bar in the raised position and fasten the seat belt. There is no roll over protection when the roll bar is down! Do not jump off if the mower tips (it is safer to be secured by the seat belt with the roll bar raised.) Lower the roll bar only when necessary (such as to temporarily clear a low overhan[...]

Not for Reproduction 5 Operator Safety Enclosed Areas Only operate this unit outdoors and away from unventilated areas such as inside garages or enclosed trailers. The engine emits poisonous carbon monoxide gas and prolonged exposure in an enclosed area can result in serious injury or death. Fuel and Maintenance Always disengage all drives, shutoff[...]

Not for Reproduction 6 2. Mow only in the daylight or with good artificial light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. 3. Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine. Only start engine from the operator’s position. Use seat belts if provided. 4. Be sure of your footing while using pedestrian contro[...]

Not for Reproduction 7 Operator Safety 23. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure vision. 24. To reduce fire hazard, keep unit free of grass, leaves & excess oil. Do not stop or park over dry leaves, grass or combustible materials. 25. OSHA regulations may require the use of hearing protection w[...]

Not for Reproduction 8 Operator Safety EMISSIONS 1. Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 2. Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index information on the engine emissions label. IGNITION SYSTEM (GASOLINE MODELS) 1. This spar[...]

Not for Reproduction 9 Operator Safety ROLL BAR INSTRUCTIONS For models equipped with factory-installed Roll Over Protection System (ROPS). OPERATIONAL WARNINGS • Always use the seat belt when the roll bar is in the raised position. • Never use the seat belt when the roll bar is in the down position. • Remember there is no roll over protectio[...]

Not for Reproduction 10 INSPECT BUCKLE & LA TCH INSPECT WEBBING Operator Safety WARNING Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat belt can cause serious injury or death. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ROLL BAR SEAT BELT • The seat belt like the ROLL BAR, needs to be periodically inspected to verify that the integrity has not been c[...]

Not for Reproduction 11 Operator Safety Identification Numbers All Models SAMPLE SAMPLE When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your model/serial number and engine serial numbers on the space provided for easy access. These numbers can be found in the locations shown.[...]

Not for Reproduction 12 www.ferrisindustries.com Safety Decal Location Before operating your unit, read the safety decals. The cautions and warnings are for your safety. To avoid a personal injury or damage to the unit, understand and follow all safety decals. Operator Safety WARNING If any safety decals become worn or damaged, and cannot be read, [...]

Not for Reproduction 13 Operator Safety Safety Interlock System This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly. Operational SAFETY Checks Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if: • [...]

Not for Reproduction 14 www.ferrisindustries.com 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 OPERAT[...]

Not for Reproduction 15 Features & Controls PTO (Power Take Off) Switch The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower. Pull UP on the switch to engage the mower, and push DOWN to disengage the mower. Throttle Control Moving the throttle control fully forward is FULL throttle position. Always operate the unit at FULL throttle when mowing. Chok[...]

Not for Reproduction Operation General Operating Safety Before first time operation: • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate this tractor and mower. • Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. • Drive in an open area without mowing to become accustomed to the[...]

Not for Reproduction 17 Operation WARNING If you do not understand how a specific control functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now. Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and function of ALL controls. Starting the Engine 1. While sitting in the operato[...]

Not for Reproduction Operation 18 www.ferrisindustries.com Zero-Turn Driving Practice The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will take some practice. Spending some time going through the maneuvers shown and becoming famili[...]

Not for Reproduction 19 Operation ADVANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Your Zero Turn Rider’s unique ability to turn in place allows you to turn around at the end of a cutting row rather than having to stop and Y-turn before starting a new row. For example, to execute a left end-of row zero turn: 1. Slow down at the end of the row. [...]

Not for Reproduction 20 www.ferrisindustries.com Mowing 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, the motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL position and the operator is on the seat. 2. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). 3. Set the mower cutting height. 4. Set the throttle to FULL. 5. Engage the PTO by [...]

Not for Reproduction 21 Operation When and How Often to Mow The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’ll get when mowing. For the best results, follow these guidelines: 1. Mow when the grass is between three and five inches high. 2. Mow with sharp blades. Short clippings of grass one inch or shorter decompose more [...]

Not for Reproduction 22 www.ferrisindustries.com (136kg) 300 L b s. 10˚ 3'4" (1m) 20' (6m) Figure 9. Trailer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. Clip A B Attaching a Trailer The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be less than 300 lbs (138kg). Secure the trailer with an appropriately sized clevis pin (A, Figure 9) and clip [...]

Not for Reproduction 23 Operation WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM ROLL OVER: Keep roll bar in the raised position and use seat belt. THERE IS NO ROLL OVER PROTECTION WHEN THE ROLL BAR IS DOWN Lower the roll bar only when necessary and NEVER remove it. Do NOT use seat belt when the roll bar is down. Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance[...]

Not for Reproduction 24 www.ferrisindustries.com Storage Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled, so never store the unit in any structure used for human[...]

Not for Reproduction 25 Maintenance Maintenance Schedule & Procedures The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded by the hour meter. Regular Maintenance RIDER MAIN[...]

Not for Reproduction 26 www.ferrisindustries.com Checking / Adding Fuel To add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap. 2. Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck. This will allow for fuel expansion. NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations. 3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap. 4. Repeat same process for[...]

Not for Reproduction 27 Regular Maintenance Check Hydraulic Oil Level NOTE: Do not open the hydraulic reservoir unless oil is being added. 1. Lift up the seat plate to gain access to the oil reservoir compartment. 2. Look at the hydraulic oil reservoir (A, Figure 13) and observe the oil level. When cold, the oil level should be approximately 1/2”[...]

Not for Reproduction 28 www.ferrisindustries.com Regular Maintenance WARNING PRESSURIZED SYSTEM Hot coolant can cause serious burns. Never open the radiator cap. Wait until the engine is cool before checking the coolant level or removing the reservoir cap. Cooling System (Liquid Cooled Models Only) Check Engine Coolant Level The engine coolant leve[...]

Not for Reproduction 29 Regular Maintenance Figure 18. Deck Lubrication Figure 17. Control Handle Pivots Figure 19. Front Caster & Wheel A. 1/4-28 Bolt Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 16 through 19 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles & yokes • deck lift pivot b[...]

Not for Reproduction 30 www.ferrisindustries.com Regular Maintenance Battery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (B, Figure 20). 2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny. 3. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables, positive cable[...]

Not for Reproduction 31 Regular Maintenance Servicing the Mower Blades Removing the Mower Blade 1. To remove the mower blade, wedge a wooden block between the mower blade and the mower deck housing to keep the blade from turning and remove the mower blade mounting bolt with a 15/16” wrench (Figure 22). Inspecting the Mower Blade 1. Remove the mow[...]

Not for Reproduction 32 www.ferrisindustries.com Regular Maintenance Figure 27. Tightening the Mower Blade for Installation A. Mower Blade Mounting Bolt B. Flat Washer C. Mower Blade Air Lift (Points Up For Installation) D. 4 X 4 Wooden Block D A B A B Figure 25. Sharpening the Mower Blade A. Mower Blade Bevel B. Mower Blade Cutting Edge Figure 26.[...]

Not for Reproduction 33 Troubleshooting While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems, their causes and remedies. See the informatio[...]

Not for Reproduction 34 www.ferrisindustries.com Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service RIDER TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine runs, but rider will 1. Hydraulic release valve(s) 1. Turn valve(s) clockwise to close. not drive. in “open” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Drive Belt Replacement. 3. Drive belt slips. 3. S[...]

Not for Reproduction 35 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Streaking 1. Blades are not sharp. 2. Blades are worn down too far. 3. Engine speed is too slow. 4. Ground speed is too fast. 5. Deck is plugged with grass. 6. Not overlapping cutting rows enough. 7. Not overlapping enough [...]

Not for Reproduction 36 www.ferrisindustries.com Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Seat Adjustment See Figure 28. The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the lever to the left, position the seat as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat into position. Figure 28. Seat Adjustment Figure 30. Control Lever Adjustment A. Alignme[...]

Not for Reproduction Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service 37 Neutral Adjustment If the tractor “creeps” while the ground speed control levers are locked in NEUTRAL, then it may be necessary to adjust the linkage rod. NOTE: Perform this adjustment on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking br[...]

Not for Reproduction 38 www.ferrisindustries.com Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service 2" - 2-1/ 8 " (5,0 - 5,4cm) Figure 34. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Upper Brake Spring A Parking Brake Adjustment 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the front wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage the parking brake. 2. Locate the uppe[...]

Not for Reproduction 39 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service WARNING Use two hands when adjusting the shock springs. This will prevent the wrench from slipping while pressure is being applied. Suspension Adjustment The shock assembly can be adjusted to vary the amount of pre-load applied to the springs. This allows the operator to maintain the[...]

Not for Reproduction 40 www.ferrisindustries.com Cutting Height Adjustment The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 37) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between 1-1/2” (3,8cm) and 5” (12,7cm) in 1/4” (0,64cm) increments. 1. Depress the deck lift foot pedal (B, Figure 37) until it locks into the 5” (12,[...]

Not for Reproduction 41 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment (S/N: 2016270588 & Below) 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake. Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1,03 bar); front tires to 25 psi (1,72 bar). 2. To check the inner lift rod [...]

Not for Reproduction 42 www.ferrisindustries.com Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment (S/N: 2016270589 & Above) 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake. Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1,03 bar); front tires to 25 psi (1,72 bar). 2. To [...]

Not for Reproduction 43 Figure 46. Deck Level & Spring Length Adjustment Deck Leveling Adjustment NOTE: Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rod timing must be checked and/or adjusted. 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake. Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1,03 [...]

Not for Reproduction 44 www.ferrisindustries.com B C A B B B Figure 49. PTO Clutch Adjustment A. Adjustment Window (Qty. 3, one shown) B. Adjustment Nut Figure 50. Adjust PTO Clutch A. Window B. Adjustment Nut C. .016”-.018” (0,40-0,45mm) Feeler Gauge PTO Clutch Adjustment All other Models: S/N: All Briggs & Stratton 543777-0120-E1 Models: [...]

Not for Reproduction 45 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service 2. Using needle nose pliers, take hold of the tab and remove the re-gap shim (C). 3. Re-torque each brake mounting bolt to 10 ft. lbs. (13,5 Nm) 4. Using a .010” thick feeler gauge (A, Figure 52), verify that the gap is present between the rotor and armature face on both sides of t[...]

Not for Reproduction 46 www.ferrisindustries.com Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacment 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key. 2. Remove the PTO drive belt (see MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT for removal instructions). 3. Loosen th[...]

Not for Reproduction 47 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Mower Belt Replacment 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key. 2. For 61” deck: Using a 1/2” breaker bar, place the square end in the square hole located[...]

Not for Reproduction 48 www.ferrisindustries.com Charging a Completely Discharged Battery 1. Be aware of all the safety precautions you should observe during the charging operation. If you are unfamiliar with the use of a battery charger and hydrometer, have the battery serviced by your dealer. 2. Add distilled water sufficient to cover the plate ([...]

Not for Reproduction 49 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service A C B D D A E F This hook-up is for negative grounded vehicles. Callout Description A To Starter Switch B Starting Vehicle Battery C To Ground D Jumper Cable E Discharged Vehicle Battery F Engine Block Make sure vehicles do not touch. Figure 58. Jump Starting WARNING Any procedure ot[...]

Not for Reproduction 50 www.ferrisindustries.com Specifications Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. ENGINE Fits model 5900784 26 Gross HP† Kawasaki Make Kawasaki Model FH731V Displacement 41.19 Cu. in (675 cc) Electrical Schematic 12 Volt, 16 amp. Alternator, Battery: 340 CCA Oil Capacity 2.4 U[...]

Not for Reproduction 51 engine may not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equipment. This difference is due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the variety of engine components (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, carburetor, fuel pump, etc.), application limitations, ambient operating conditio[...]

Not for Reproduction 52 www.ferrisindustries.com THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Fold this page along the dotted line indicated above. 2. Align the left edge of this guide with a vertical tree , a power line pole, a fence post, or any vertical structure. 3. Compare the angle of the fold with the angle of the hill. SLOPE INDENTIFICA TION G[...]

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Not for Reproduction BRIGGS & STRA TTON PR ODUCTS W ARRANTY POLIC Y September 2012 LIMITED W ARRANTY Briggs & Stratton warr ants that, during the warranty period specified below , it will repair or replace , free of charge, an y par t that is defectiv e in material or workmanship or both. T ransportation charges on product submitted for rep[...]

Not for Reproduction California, U.S. EP A, and Briggs & Stratton Corporation Emissions Control W arranty Statement Y our Wa rranty Rights And Obligations September 2012 The California Air Resources Board, U.S. EP A, and Briggs & Stratton (B&S) are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your Model Y ear 2012 - - 201[...]

Not for Reproduction OPERATOR’S MANUAL IS3100Z Series Zero-Turn Riding Mower[...]