Ferris Industries IS1500Z manual

5100792 Re vision 01 Re v . Date: 9/2006 TP 100-7305-01-15-F Ferris Industries 5375 Nor th Main Street Munnsville, NY 13409 800-933-6175 IS1500Z Series Zero-T urn Riding Mower OPERA TOR’S MANUAL Model Number: Description 5900605 IS1500ZKA V1944, 19HP , 44” Cut Zero-T urn Riding Mower 5900606 IS1500ZKA V2148, 21HP , 48” Cut Zero-T urn Riding M[...]

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T able of Contents Safety Rules & Inf ormation ................................2 Identification Numbers .....................................11 Safety Decals .....................................................12 Safety Interloc k System ....................................13 Features & Controls ..........................................14[...]

2 www .ferrisindustries.com Safety Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manuf actured to meet or e xceed all industry standards for saf ety . Do not operate this machine unless y ou hav e been trained. Reading and understand[...]

3 Safety Safety Rules & Information Slope Operation Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not ha v e adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollo v er . Y ou should not operate on a slope greater than a 3.5 f oot rise ov er a 20 f [...]

4 www .ferrisindustries.com Safety Roll Bar Use K eep the roll bar in the raised position and f asten the seat belt. There is no roll over protection when the roll bar is down! Do not jump off if the mo wer tips (it is saf er to be secured by the seat belt with the roll bar raised.) Lower the roll bar only when necessary (such as to temporarily cle[...]

5 Safety Safety Rules & Information Enclosed Areas Only operate this unit outdoors and aw a y from un v entilated areas such as inside garages or enclosed trailers . The engine emits poisonous carbon mono xide gas and prolonged e xposure in an enclosed area can result in serious injur y or death. Fuel and Maintenance Alwa ys disengage all driv [...]

6 www .ferrisindustries.com Safety 2. Mow only in the daylight or with good artificial light, keeping a w a y from holes and hidden hazards. 3. Be sure all dr iv es are in neutral and parking brake is engaged bef ore star ting engine. Only star t engine from the operator’ s position. Use seat belts if provided. 4. Be sure of your f ooting while u[...]

7 Safety Safety Rules & Information 23. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that ma y obscure vision. 24. T o reduce fire hazard, keep unit free of gr ass, leav es & e xcess oil. Do not stop or par k ov er dr y leav es , gr ass or combustib le materials. 25. The engine in this unit is not factory equipped[...]

8 www .ferrisindustries.com Safety Safety Rules & Information SER VICE AND MAINTENANCE T o a v oid personal injury or pr oper ty dama ge, use e xtreme care in handling gasoline . Gasoline is e xtremel y flammab le and the v apor s are e xplosive . Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of igniti[...]

9 Safety Safety Rules & Information 27. Models equipped with an engine radiator : W ARNING: Stored energy de vice. T o prev ent serious bodily injur y from hot coolant or steam blo w-out, ne v er attempt to remov e the radiator cap while the engine is running. Stop the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, use e xtreme care when removing[...]

10 www .ferrisindustries.com Safety INSPECT BUCKLE & LA TCH INSPECT WEBBING Safety Rules & Information W ARNING Failure to pr operl y inspect and maintain the seat belt can cause serious injury or death. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ROLL B AR SEA T BEL T • The seat belt like the ROLL BAR, needs to be periodically inspected to verify [...]

Safety Identification Numbers Identification Numbers S S A A M M P P L L E E When contacting your authorized dealer f or replacement parts, service, or information y ou MUST have these number s. Record your part number , serial number and engine serial numbers in the space provided f or easy access . These numbers can be f ound in the locations sho[...]

12 www .ferrisindustries.com Safety SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manuf actured to provide y ou with the saf ety and reliability y ou would e xpect from an industr y leader in outdoor po wer equipment manuf acturing. Although reading this manual and the saf ety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessar y basic know[...]

13 Safety Safety Icons & Interlock System SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with saf ety interlock s witches . These saf ety systems are present f or y our saf ety , do not attempt to bypass saf ety switches, and ne ver tamper with saf ety de vices. Check their oper ation regularly . Operational SAFETY Checks T est 1 — Engine shou[...]

14 www .ferrisindustries.com Controls CONTR OL FUNCTIONS The inf ormation below briefly descr ibes the function of individual controls. Star ting, stopping, dr iving, and mowing require the combined use of se v er al controls applied in specific sequences. T o lear n what combination and sequence of controls to use f or v arious tasks see the OPERA[...]

Fuel T ank Cap T o remove the cap , tur n counterclockwise . Fuel Level Gauge Displa ys the fuel le v el in the tank. Features & Controls 15 Controls P arking Brake DISENGA GE Releases the parking brake . ENGA GE Locks the parking brak e. Pull the parking brake le v er bac k to engage the parking brake . Move the le ver fully f orward to diseng[...]

16 www .ferrisindustries.com Operation GENERAL OPERA TING SAFETY Bef ore first time operation: • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections bef ore attempting to operate this tractor and mow er . • Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. • Dr iv e in an open area without mowing to become ac[...]

W ARNING If you do not under stand ho w a specific control functions, or have not yet thoroughl y read the FEA TURES & CONTROLS section, do so now . Do NO T attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and function of ALL controls. ST ARTING THE ENGINE 1. While sitting in the operator’ s seat, engage the pa[...]

Operation ZER O TURN DRIVING PRA CTICE The le v er controls of the Zero T ur n rider are responsive , and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’ s f orw ard, re v erse, and turning movements will tak e some practice . Spending some time going through the maneuvers shown and becoming f amiliar with ho w the unit accelerates,[...]

AD V ANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Ro w Zer o T urn Y our Zero T ur n Rider’ s unique ability to tur n in place allows y ou to turn around at the end of a cutting row rather than ha ving to stop and Y -tur n bef ore star ting a new ro w . F or e xample, to e xecute a left end-of row zero turn: 1. Slow down at the end of the row . 2. Move the [...]

20 www .ferrisindustries.com Operation MO WING 1. Engage the par king brak e. Make sure the PT O s witch is disengaged, the motion control le v ers are lock ed in the NEUTRAL position and the operator is on the seat. 2. Star t the engine (see ST ARTING THE ENGINE). 3. Set the mower cutting height. 4. Set the throttle to FULL. 5. Engage the PTO b y [...]

21 Operation When and How Often to Mo w The time of da y and condition of the grass g reatly aff ect the results you’ll get when mo wing. For the best results, f ollo w these guidelines: 1. Mow when the grass is between three and fiv e inches high. 2. Mow with shar p blades . Shor t clippings of grass one inch or shor ter decompose more quickly t[...]

Figure 12. T railer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. Clip A TT A CHING A TRAILER The maximum weight of a to wed tr ailer should be less than 200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with a appropriately sized cle vis pin (A, Figure 12) and clip (B). Excessive to wed loads can cause loss of tr action and loss of control on slopes. Reduce towed w ei[...]

23 Operation W ARNING A V OID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM ROLL O VER: Keep r oll bar in the raised position and use seat belt. THERE IS NO ROLL O VER PRO TECTION WHEN THE ROLL B AR IS DO WN Lower the r oll bar only when necessary and NEVER remove it. Do NO T use seat belt when the r oll bar is down. Raise the roll bar as soon as c learance permi[...]

24 www .ferrisindustries.com Operation ST ORA GE T emporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Remember , the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so ne v er store the unit indoors or in an y other area where fuel vapor could tr a v el to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also to xic if inhaled, so ne v er store the unit in any structure used f or h[...]

25 Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The f ollowing schedule should be f ollowed f or normal care of your rider and mower . Y ou will need to k eep a record of your oper ating time. Deter mining operating time is easily accomplished b y obser ving the elapsed time recorded by the hour meter . SAFETY ITEMS Before Each Use Every 5 Hours Every 25 Hours[...]

26 www .ferrisindustries.com Maintenance Tire Pressure F ront 25 psi (1,72 bar) Rear 15 psi (1,03 bar) Figure 14. Checking Tire Pressure CHECK TIRE PRESSURES Tire pressure should be check ed periodically , and maintained at the le v els shown in the chart. Note that these pressures ma y diff er slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the s[...]

27 Maintenance Regular Maintenance LUBRICA TION Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 16 through 19 as well as the f ollo wing lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles & yok es • deck lift piv ot b loc ks • mower dec k spindles • mower dec k idler arm Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble par ts to a[...]

28 www .ferrisindustries.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 21. Battery Compar tment A. Positive (+) Cab le & T erminal B. Negative (-) Cable & T erminal C. Reser v oir Mounting Har dware D . Hydraulic Oil Reser v oir E. Hydraulic Oil Filter W ARNING Be careful when handling the battery . A void spilling electrol yte. Keep flames an[...]

29 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 23. Balancing The Blade Figure 24. Installing The Blade A. Blade Bolt B. Flat W asher Nail SER VICING THE MO WER BLADES 1. Blades should be shar p and free of nicks and dents. If not, shar pen blades as described in the f ollowing steps . 2. T o remov e blade f or shar pening, use a 1” wrench on the flats[...]

30 www .ferrisindustries.com T roubleshooting TR OUBLESHOO TING While nor mal care and regular maintenance will e xtend the lif e of y our equipment, prolonged or constant use ma y e v entually require that ser vice be perf ormed to allow it to continue operating properly . The troubleshooting guide belo w lists the most common problems , their cau[...]

31 T roubleshooting Rider Troubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CA USE REMED Y Engine runs, b ut rider will 1. Hydraulic release v alv e(s) 1. T urn valve(s) cloc kwise to close . not drive. in “open” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Drive Belt Replacement. 3. Drive belt slips. 3. See problem and cause below . 4. Brak e is not fully released. 4[...]

32 www .ferrisindustries.com T roubleshooting TR OUBLESHOO TING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS PROBLEM CA USE REMED Y Streaking. 1. Blades are not shar p . 1. Sharpen your blades . 2. Blades are worn down to f ar . 2. Replace your b lades. 3. Engine speed is too slow . 3. Alwa ys mow at full throttle . 4. Ground speed is too f ast. 4. Slow down. 5. Deck i[...]

33 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service SEA T ADJUSTMENT See Figure 25. The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Mov e the le v er to wards the left, position the seat as desired, and release the le v er to lock the seat into position. GR OUND SPEED CONTR OL LEVER ADJUSTMENT The control le v ers can be adjusted in three wa ys . The alignmen[...]

34 www .ferrisindustries.com T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Figure 28. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring B. Adjustment Nut P ARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Disengage the PTO , engage the par king brak e , stop the engine and remov e the ignition k e y . 2. Raise the seat plate. 3. Locate the brake spring (A, Figure 2[...]

35 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT The shock assemb ly can be adjusted in two w a ys to allow the operator to customiz e the ride according to operator’ s weight and/or operating conditions. Y ou hav e the option of adjusting the spring pre-load and/or the upper mounting position. Items to co[...]

36 www .ferrisindustries.com T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service W ARNING T o av oid serious injur y , perf orm adjustments only with engine stopped, key removed and tractor on level gr ound. B A C A B B B Figure 30. PT O Clutch Adjustment A. Adjustment Window (Qty . 3, one shown) B. Adjustment Nut Figure 31. Adjust PT O Clu[...]

37 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Figure 32. Neutral Spring Return Adjustment A. Clevis B. Jam Nut C. Neutral Return Rod RETURN-T O-NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT T o deter mine if it is necessar y to adjust the neutral retur n, perf orm the follo wing steps. 1. Disengage the PTO , engage the par king brak e and turn off the engine[...]

38 www .ferrisindustries.com T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service MO WING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 34) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable betw een 1-3/4” (4,4 cm) and 5” (12,7 cm) in 1/4” (0,64 cm) increments. 1. Depress the deck lift f oot pedal (B)[...]

39 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT 1. Park machine on a flat, le v el surf ace. Disengage the PT O , stop the engine and engage the par king brak e. Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1,03 bar); front tires to 25 psi (1,72 bar). 2. T o check the lift rod timing, measure and record the distanc[...]

40 www .ferrisindustries.com T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service HYDRA ULIC PUMP DRIVE BEL T REPLA CEMENT 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, le v el surf ace such as a concrete floor . Disengage the PT O , engage the parking brake , turn off the engine, and remov e the ignition ke y . 2. Remove the PT O dr iv e belt (see MO WE[...]

41 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Figure 42. Mower PT O Belt Routing A. Spindle Pulley B. PTO Drive Belt C. Spring-loaded Idler Pulley D . Stationar y Idler Pulley B A Figure 41. Mower PT O Belt A. Idler Arm B. Stationar y Idler Pulley B MO WER BEL T REPLA CEMENT 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, le v el surf ace such as[...]

42 www .ferrisindustries.com T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service B A TTER Y SER VICE Checking Battery V oltage A voltmeter can be used to determine condition of batter y . When engine is off , the v oltmeter sho ws batter y v oltage, which should be 12 v olts. When engine is running, the voltmeter shows v oltage of charging [...]

43 T roubleshooting To Starter Switch Starting V ehicle Battery T o Ground To Starter Switch Dischar ged V ehicle Battery Engine Block THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGA TIVE GROUND VEHICLES MAKE CERT AIN VEHICLES DO NO T T OUCH Jumper Cab le Jumper Cab le W ARNING Any pr ocedure other than the preceding could result in: (1) personal injury caused by electr ol [...]

44 www .ferrisindustries.com Specifications ENGINE: 19 HP* Kawasaki Make Kaw asaki Model FH580V Horsepower 19 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 35.7 Cu. in (585 cc) Electrical System 12 V olt, 13 amp . Alter nator , Battery: 340 CCA Oil Capacity 3.8 US pt. ( 1.8L) w/ Filter 21 HP* Kawasaki Make Kaw asaki Model FH641V Horsepower 21 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 41.[...]

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Ferris Industries 5375 Nor th Main Street Munnsville, NY 13409 800-933-6175 www .ferrisindustries.com IS1500Z Series Zero-T urn Riding Mower OPERA TOR’S MANUAL ENGINE: 19 HP* Kawasaki Make Kaw asaki Model FH580V Oil Capacity 3.8 US pt. ( 1.8L) w/ Filter 21 HP* Kawasaki Make Kaw asaki Model FH641V Oil Capacity 3.8 US pt. ( 1.8L) w/ Filter 25 HP* K[...]