Ferris IS1500Z manual

OPERA TOR’S MANUAL NHSystem Number: Description: 5600001 IS500Z, & IS1500Z, 44” Mower Deck - 2 Bag System 5600002 IS1500Z & S150X, 48” Mower Deck - 2 Bag System 5600003 IS1500Z & S150X, 48” Mower Deck - 3 Bag System 5600004 IS1500Z & S150X, 52” Mower Deck - 3 Bag System (S/N: 2012628762 & Below) 5600005 IS3000ZL, 61”[...]

Thank y ou f or purchasing this quality-built F err is product. W e’ re pleased that y ou’v e placed y our confidence in the F err is brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your F erris product will provide man y years of dependab le ser vice. This manual contains saf ety inf or mation to mak e y ou a [...]

1 T able of Contents SAFETY RULES & INFORMA TION .....................2 Saf ety Decals ..........................................................3 GENERAL OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS ...........4 Bef ore Operation .....................................................4 Mowing with the Doub le / T riple Catcher ................4 After Operation ....[...]

2 www .ferrisindustries.com Safety GENERAL W ARNINGS • Kno w the mower controls , saf ety rules and how to stop quickly . READ AND UNDERST AND THE MO WER OPERA TOR’S MANU AL. • Read and obe y all saf ety decals. • W ear appropr iate ear , ey e and breathing protection. • Only allo w responsible adults , who are f amiliar with the instruct[...]

3 Safety GB SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manuf actured to provide y ou with the saf ety and reliability you w ould e xpect from an industr y leader in outdoor pow er equipment manuf acturing. Although reading this manual and the saf ety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessar y basic kno wledge to operate this e[...]

4 www .ferrisindustries.com Operation BEFORE OPERA TION Clear the lawn of all stic ks, stones , wire and other debris which may be caught or thro wn by the mo wer blades . Check g rass condition. If wet, w ait until later in the da y . If grass is w et, the grass catcher is lik ely to become plugged. For efficient bagging, air circulation under the[...]

5 Operation GB AFTER OPERA TION Remov e any debris from the the screen on the underside of the lid. Note: The lid screen can be par tially remov ed f or easier cleaning and should be cleaned regularly . The blo wer housing and tube should be remo ved f or cleaning. Inspect the grass bags f or wear or damage. Mak e sure that there is a snug fit betw[...]

6 www .ferrisindustries.com Installation Figure 1. Rear Suspension Adjustments POSITION #1 (F ACT OR Y SET) POSITION #2 (GRASS B A GGER) Suspension Adjustment REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT For IS1500Z & IS2000Z Models: The upper mounting position #2 (See Figure 1) should be used when a rear-mount grass bagger system is installed. T o adjust the up[...]

Installation Ball Joint Replacement B ALL JOINT REPLA CEMENT For IS2000Z Models with 52” Mower Dec k: The e xisting ball joint (A, Figure 2) on the right-hand front suspension arm has to be replaced with the ball joint provided in the kit. This change is necessar y to provide clearance f or the blow er unit and must be completed bef ore blo wer u[...]

8 www .ferrisindustries.com Installation Blower Assembly BLO WER ASSEMBL Y Preparing the Mower Dec k (IS4500Z Models Only) 1. Loosen the 3/8-24 hex n ut (A, Figure 5) that secures the idler arm (C) to the blower assemb ly . Remov e the idler arm assembly from the blo wer assembly . 2. Loosen the 1/2” hardware that secures the idler pulley (G) to [...]

9 Installation GB Figure 7. Installing the New Support Plate A. 3/8-16 Hex Serrated Flange Nut B. Suppor t Plate C. 3/8-16 X 3/4 Bolt D . Adjustable Idler Pulley E. 3/8” SAE W asher F . .39 X .75 X .38 Spacer G. Belt Keep H. 3/8-16 x 2-1/2” Bolt A B C D E G H F Outer Row Inner Row Drill Here 8. Loosen the 3/8-16 hex serr ated flange nut (A, Fig[...]

10 www .ferrisindustries.com Installation Blower Assembly Blower Assembl y 1. Remov e the e xisting 5/16-18 x 5/8” flange head bolts (B, Figure 9) from the b low er housing (A). 2. Install the blow er mount plate (C) onto the blo wer housing and reinstall the 5/16-18 x 5/8” flange head bolts. Tighten securely . 3. Install three (3) 3/8-16 x 1?[...]

11 Installation GB 5. Remov e the blo wer belt guard and set aside. IS500Z, 1000Z, IS1000Z, IS1500Z, IS2000Z, IS3000Z, IS3100Z, S150X, S200X Series Models: 6. Install the impeller dr iv e pulle y (A, Figure 11) onto the impeller shaft (B) as described in Figure 11. Install the 1/4” x 1-1/2” long k e y (not shown) in the pulley . 7. Align the pu[...]

12 www .ferrisindustries.com Installation A Figure 16. Mower PT O Belt A. Idler Arm B. Stationary Idler Pulley B Remove the Spindle Belt IS500Z & IS1500Z Series: 1. Using a 1/2” breaker bar , place the square end in the square hole located in the end of the idler ar m (A, Figures 16). Carefully rotate the break er bar clockwise , which will r[...]

13 Installation GB IS2000Z Series (52” Model): 1. Using a 1/2” breaker bar , place the square end in the square hole located in the end of the idler ar m (A, Figures 18). Carefully rotate the break er bar counter-clockwise , which will relie v e the tension on the belt e x er ted from the idler ar m. 2. Slide the dr iv e belt ov er the edge of [...]

14 www .ferrisindustries.com Installation Mower Deck Preparation IS4500Z Series: 1. Using a 1/2” breaker bar , place the square end in the square hole located near the end of the idler arm (A, Figures 21). Carefully rotate the breaker bar clockwise , which will relie v e the tension on the belt e x er ted from the idler ar m. 2. Remov e the belt [...]

15 Installation GB Mower Deck Preparation Remove the Spindle Pulle y IS500Z Series, 1000Z Series, IS1000Z Series, IS1500Z, IS2000Z, IS3000ZF & ZX Series, S150X & S200X Series: 1. Remov e the 3/4-16 he x nut & 3/4” spr ing w asher (A & B, Figure 22) securing the spindle pulley (C) to the spindle shaft. Use a 1” wrench on the flat[...]

16 www .ferrisindustries.com Installation Mower Deck Preparation Reinstall the Spindle Belt Ref er to the belt remov al instructions on P age 10, 11, & 12 and re verse the order f or reinstalling the belt. Install the Deck Guar d 1. Install the new dec k guard onto the mower dec k and secure with the hardware pre viously removed (see Figure 24)[...]

17 Installation GB Blower Installation 1. Install the blow er onto the mow er deck. Refer to Figure 27 f or the position of the quick pins in relationship to the chute mount brac ket on the mower dec k. The quick pins fit into the same holes that the chute mount rod was installed. 2. Install the blow er drive belt. Ref er to Figure 28 for the prope[...]

18 www .ferrisindustries.com Installation Blower Installation 3" - 3-3/8" (7,6 - 8,6 cm) 3. Check the belt tension b y measuring the distance from the center of the v-idler pulley (A, Figure 29) mounting bolt and the blo wer housing. This should measure between 3 - 3-3/8” (7,6 - 8,6 cm). 4. If measurement falls outside of this r ange, y[...]

19 Installation GB Collector Installation Install Collector Mount Plate (1000Z & IS1000Z Series) 1. Remov e the hardware securing the rear bumper screen (A, Figure 31) to the top and bottom bumpers (A, B). Sav e the 3/8” bolts and washers from the lower b umper . 2 .Install the collector mount plate (A, Figure 32) on to the lower b umper and [...]

20 www .ferrisindustries.com Installation Install Collector Mount Plate (IS500Z Series, IS1500Z Series, IS2000Z Series, & IS4500Z Series) IMPOR T ANT NO TE: If the collector system is being installed on an IS4500Z Series model, the Extreme Duty Rear Bumper Kit (5600019) must be installed first. 1. Install the collector mount plate (A, Figure 33[...]

21 Installation GB Remove the Rear Engine Shield (IS3100Z with 4-T ube Rear Bumper) 1. If the engine is hot, allow sufficient time f or the muffler to cool to pre v ent a burn injur y during installation. 2. Remov e the rear engine shield (C , Figure 35) from the top of the rear bumper (D) b y removing the 3/8” hardware (A, B, & E) securing t[...]

22 www .ferrisindustries.com Installation Install Collector Mount Plate (IS3000Z Series) 1. Install the collector mount plate (A, Figure 38) and mount tabs (B) on to the bumper . Install the 3/8- 16 x 2-3/4” bolts (C) through the mount tabs and loosely secure with the clamp bars (D) and 3/8-16 nyloc k flange nuts (F). 2. Install the 3/8-16 x 2-1/[...]

23 Installation ES GB Install Collector Mount Plate (S150X & S200X Series) 1. Remov e the carb . shield plate from top of the rear bumper . 2. Install the collector mount plate (A, Figure 40) and mount tabs (B) on to the bumper . Install the 3/8- 16 x 1-1/4” bolts (C) and 3/8” SAE w ashers (F) through the mount tabs and loosely secure with [...]

24 www .ferrisindustries.com Installation Collector Installation Assemble Collector Hood 1. Install the inlet tube (B, Figure 42) to the collector back plate (A) and secure with the 5/16-18 x 3/4” bolts (C) and 5/16-18 nyloc k flange nuts (D). 2. Install the mount posts (E) on the back plate and loosely secure with the 3/8-16 x 1” bolts (F) and[...]

25 Installation ES GB Collector Installation Install Collector Bags 1. Raise the collector hood and slide the collector bags (A, Figure 43) onto the frame rails (B). NO TE: The collector bags are constructed with three mesh panels and one solid panel. Install the bag with the solid panel tow ards the front of the machine. Figure 43. Install the Col[...]

26 www .ferrisindustries.com Installation Collector Installation Install Hose 1. Lower the mo wer dec k to the lowest cutting position. 2. See Figure 45. Install the hose (A) onto the blo wer and secure with the remo vab le clamp (with knob) (B). At least two bands m ust cov er the outlet of the blo wer (C). 3. Cut the hose to fit proper ly between[...]

27 Installation ES GB W eight Mount Installation (1000Z Series) Install W eight Carrier 1. Remov e the hair pin clip and cle vis pin and remov e the deck lift f oot pedal. Lift the floor plate. 2. Install the weight carrier (E, Figure 46), mount plates (B & C) and f asten with the 3/8-16 x 3” bolts (A) and 3/8-16 nylon loc k nuts (D). Tighten[...]

28 www .ferrisindustries.com Installation W eight Mount Installation (IS1000Z Series) Install W eight Carriers 1. Install the left-hand and r ight-hand weight carriers (E & H, Figure 47), bar clamps (F) and f asten with the 5/16-18 x 2-1/2” bolts (B) and 5/16-18 nylon lock n uts (G). Mak e sure carriers are tight against the outside of the su[...]

29 Installation ES GB Figure 48. Hole Location Figure 49. W eight Rack Installation Figure 50. W eight & Retainer Rod Installation 5” (12,7cm) 1-1/4” (3,18cm) Install W eight Mount Rack 1. Measure and mar k the front main frame tubes to the dimensions shown in Figure 48. 2. Using a 3/8” drill bit, dr ill one (1) hole in each of the main f[...]

30 www .ferrisindustries.com Installation Install W eight Carrier 1. Install the weight carrier (A, Figure 51) onto the front of the unit and secure with the 1/2-20 x 1- 1/4” bolts (B), 1/2” w ashers (C) and 1/2-20 nylon lock n uts (D). NO TE: Use outer holes in the weight carrier for the IS1500Z Series (shown) and the inner holes f or the IS45[...]

31 Installation ES GB W eight Mount Installation (IS2000Z Series) Install W eight Carrier 1. Install the weight carrier (A, Figure 52) onto the front of the unit and secure with the 3/8-16 x 1- 1/4” bolts (C), 3/8” w ashers (B) and 3/8-16” nylock flange nuts (G). NO TE: Use top holes in the weight carrier for the IS2000Z Series (as shown in F[...]

32 www .ferrisindustries.com Installation Install W eight Carrier 1. Suppor t the front of the frame in the center of the unit with a jackstand. 2. Remov e the 1/2-13 x 5” bolts (B, Figure 53) and 1/2-13 nylon loc k nuts (C) securing the front suspension ar ms to the frame . 3. Install the weight carrier (A) onto the front of the unit and secure [...]

33 Installation ES GB Install W eight Carrier 1. Install the weight carrier (A, Figure 54) onto the front of the unit and secure with the 3/8-16 x 1- 1/4” bolts (C), 3/8” w ashers (B) and 3/8-16” nylock flange nuts (G). NO TE: Use top holes in the weight carrier for the IS2000Z Series (as shown in Figure 54). 2. Install the counter weights (D[...]

34 www .ferrisindustries.com Removal 1. Remov e the knobs (A, Figure 55) securing the deck guard top (B) to the dec k guard. 2. Pull the blow er idler arm lev er (C) f orward to release the belt tension and remov e the belt from the spindle pulley . 3. Reinstall the deck guard top and secure with the knobs. 4. Loosen the lower clamp securing the ho[...]

35 Removal ES GB Figure 58. Remove the Hitch Pins A. Mount P ost B. Hitch Pin A B A C B C Figure 57. Reinstall the Discharge Chute A. Discharge Chute B. Quick Attach Rod C. Hairpin Clip 6. Reinstall the discharge chute (A, Figure 57) and secure with the supplied quick attach rod (B) and hair pin clips (C). 7. Empty the grass collector bags and rein[...]

36 www .ferrisindustries.com Seguridad AD VERTENCIAS GENERALES • Conozca los controles de la podadora, las reglas de seguridad y cómo detener la rápidamente . LEA Y COMPREND A EL MANU AL DEL OPERADOR DE LA POD ADORA. • Lea y obedezca todas las calcomanías de seguridad. • Use la protección adecuada para oídos, ojos y respiración. • Só[...]

37 Seguridad ES GB CALCOMANÍAS DE SEGURID AD Esta unidad fue diseñada y f abricada para brindar le seguridad y confiabilidad, características que usted esperaría de un líder en la industria de la fabricación de equipos motorizados para el exterior . A unque leer este manual, y las medidas de seguridad que contiene, le proporcionará el conoci[...]

38 www .ferrisindustries.com Operación ANTES DE LA OPERA CIÓN Despeje el jardín de las ramas, piedr as, alambres y otros despojos que puedan quedar atrapados en las cuchillas de la podadora o que puedan ser lanzados por las mismas. Re vise la condición del pasto . Si está húmedo, espere hasta más tarde durante el día. Si el pasto está húm[...]

39 Operación ES GB DESPUÉS DE LA OPERA CIÓN Quite cualquier despojo de la pantalla en la par te inf erior de la tapa. Nota: puede quitar parcialmente la pantalla de la tapa para limpiarla con may or facilidad y debe hacerlo con regular idad. Debe quitar la caja del soplador y el tubo para limpiarlos. Inspeccione las bolsas de pasto para v er si [...]

40 www .ferrisindustries.com Operación B A A Figura 59. Remoción de la correa A. P erilla B. Parte superior de la guarda de la cubierta C. Palanca del brazo tensor 1. Quite las per illas (A, Figura 59) y fije la parte superior de la guarda de la cubier ta (B) a la guarda misma. 2. Jale hacia adelante la palanca del braz o tensor del soplador (C) [...]

41 Operación ES GB Figura 62. Remoción de los pasadores de enganche A. P oste de soporte B. Pasador de enganc he A B 6. Instale nue vamente la tolv a de expulsión (A, Figura 61) y sujétela con el braz o de sujeción rápida (B) y los pasadores de horquilla (C), incluidos. 7. V acíe las bolsas del receptor de pasto e instálelas nue v amente en[...]

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