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Revision 00

Rev. Date: 11/2004

TP 100-7166-00-5Z-F

IS5000Z Series

Zero-Turn Riding Mower

Tractor Serial No. 1226 & above

Mower Serial No. 1210 & above

Ferris Industries
5375 North Main Street
Munnsville, NY 13409
800-933-6175

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

Tractor:

Model
IS5000Z/C31D
IS5000Z/C31DCE
IS5000ZC31D61CE

Mower Deck:

Model
5000/72
5000/72R
5000/72RCE
5000/61R
5000/61RCE

Summary of Contents for 5000/61R

Page 1: ...ding Mower Tractor Serial No 1226 above Mower Serial No 1210 above Ferris Industries 5375 North Main Street Munnsville NY 13409 800 933 6175 OPERATOR S MANUAL Tractor Model IS5000Z C31D IS5000Z C31DCE...

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Page 3: ...nformation 2 Identification Numbers 5 Safety Decals Icons 6 Safety Interlock System 7 Features Controls 8 Control Functions 8 Operation 10 General 10 Checks Before Starting 10 Priming the Fuel System...

Page 4: ...turns and crossing roads and sidewalks Stop blades if not mowing 22 Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck TRAINING 1 Read understand and follow all instructions in the...

Page 5: ...by putting your foot on the ground 6 Do not mow excessively steep slopes 7 Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes 8 Do not mow slopes if you cannot back up them TOWED EQUIPMENT RIDE ON UNITS 1 Tow...

Page 6: ...lean up oil or fuel spillage 10 Let engine cool before storing and do not store near flame 11 Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting 12 Park machi...

Page 7: ...XX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX dB A XXX XXX 200X All Models CE Models Engine Type Spec Engine Code Serial Number S SA A M M P PL LE E When contacting your authorized dealer for replace ment parts service o...

Page 8: ...r power equipment manufacturing Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effec tive...

Page 9: ...unit does not pass a safety test do not operate it See your authorized dealer Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock system SAFETY ICONS Warning Read O...

Page 10: ...ever forward position the seat as desired and release the lever to lock the seat in position Figure 1 CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of the individual controls...

Page 11: ...stment Pin These control the cutting height of the mower deck Depress the pedal until it locks into the TRANSPORT position Place the adjustment pin in the desired cutting height and release the lift p...

Page 12: ...y To reduce fire hazard keep the engine tractor and mower free of grass leaves and excess grease Do not stop or park tractor over dry leaves grass or combustible materials Gasoline is highly flammable...

Page 13: ...e appropriate size wrench loosen the vent screw on the engine fuel filter 2 3 revolutions 2 Operate the hand pump up and down until fuel that is free of air flows from the vent 3 Tighten the vent scre...

Page 14: ...middle position will stop tractor movement Pivot the levers outward and lock them in neutral 2 Disengage the PTO 3 Engage the parking brake 4 Move the throttle control to SLOW and allow the engine to...

Page 15: ...top the engine see STOPPING THE TRACTOR AND ENGINE PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND 1 Refer to Figure 4 for hydraulic release valve location 2 To open the dump valves turn the right hand release valve which...

Page 16: ...inward BASIC DRIVING Forward Travel Practice Gradually move both ground speed control levers evenly FORWARD from neutral Slow down and repeat NOTE Straight forward travel takes practice If neces sary...

Page 17: ...nced with operating the Zero Turn rider you will learn more maneuvers that will make your mowing time easier and more enjoyable Remember the more you practice the better your control of the Zero Turn...

Page 18: ...ized use remove the ignition key If the unit can t be stored on a reasonable level surface chock the wheels Clean all grass and dirt from the mower If temperature is expected to drop below 35 degrees...

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Page 20: ...until all water and debris have drained out 5 Turn the drain valve to close it when finished drain ing 6 Prime the fuel system to remove any air from the fil ter and fuel lines See Priming the Fuel Sy...

Page 21: ...rvice Indicator CHECK CHANGE AIR FILTER Refer to the engine owners manual for specific air filter service procedures Refer to Figure 15 for air filter and service indicator locations CHECK HYDRAULIC O...

Page 22: ...cedures The drain valve is located at the base of the right hand side of the radiator CLEAN RADIATOR SCREEN OIL COOLER Clean the radiator screen and oil cooler fins before each use or as required depe...

Page 23: ...ature and oil pressure should be illuminated and the alarm should be audible Once the engine is running the alarm and the indicator lights should turn off During operation if the alarm and indicator l...

Page 24: ...d Grease P N 22285 is recommended automotive type high temperature lithium grease may be used when this is not available Oil Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with...

Page 25: ...compartment with a solution of baking soda and water 3 Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny 4 Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables positive cable...

Page 26: ...hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil A balanced blade will remain level 5 Reinstall each blade with the tabs pointing up toward deck as shown in Figure 28 Secure with a bolt and flat washer an...

Page 27: ...system 4 Motion Control Handles not 4 Lock handles in neutral position locked in neutral position 5 Operator not in seat 5 Assume operator s position in seat 6 Glow plugs not pre heated 6 Pre heat glo...

Page 28: ...looking 1 Engine speed too slow 1 Set throttle to full 2 Ground speed too fast 2 Decrease Ground Speed 3 Blades are dull 3 Sharpen or replace blades See Mower Blade Service 4 Mower drive belt slipping...

Page 29: ...t bolt B Figure 30 in or out to properly adjust the lever end spacing Handle Height Remove the mounting hardware A Figure 30 and reposition the handle either up or down from its original position You...

Page 30: ...l levers in the operat ing position pull levers rearward and release 3 Move the ground speed control levers towards the neutral position If the levers do not align with the notches in the neutral lock...

Page 31: ...h drive tires 5 Locate the lower brake spring and adjustment clevis A B Figure 35 6 Release the parking brake and disconnect the clevis B from the caliper lever C Turn the clevis to com press or relea...

Page 32: ...ISE to increase the pre load turn COUNTER CLOCKWISE to decrease the pre load Make sure both shocks are set to the same amount of pre load NOTE Spanner wrench is located under the seat in front of the...

Page 33: ...ble between 1 1 2 3 8cm and 5 12 7cm in 1 4 0 64cm increments Depress the deck lift foot pedal B placing the majority of the force on the top edge of the pedal until it locks into the TRANSPORT positi...

Page 34: ...in in front of the deck lift pedal arm to prevent the pedal from moving forward See Figure 40 7 Block up the mower deck until all hanger chains are slack 8 Refer to Figure 41 To adjust the inner lift...

Page 35: ...nd the deck is still resting on the 2 x 4 s Tighten jam nuts For 72 RD Mower Deck Loosen the nuts and allow the front of the deck to rest on the 2 x 4 s Slide the chains in the slots until the chains...

Page 36: ...ockwise and slide the drive belt over the edge of the stationary idler pulley C Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves Figure 47 Carefully release the tension on the wrench 9 Lowe...

Page 37: ...ower Drive Belt Removal Replacement 61 Mower Deck 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 ig...

Page 38: ...t connect the clutch to the electrical harness 7 Pulling the belts over the bottom edge of the gearbox drive pulley E remove the clutch belts from the clutch pulley grooves and pull around the idler p...

Page 39: ...elease the tension on the breaker bar until the idler arm stops against the left hand pump drive pulley 6 Remove the belts from the crankshaft pulley grooves and pull over the top of the clutch Pump D...

Page 40: ...30 days of operation then after 500 hours or 12 months 1 Remove the mower deck drive belt see MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL REPLACEMENT for instructions 2 Rotate the the mower deck drive pulley on the gea...

Page 41: ...the electrolyte temperature is at least 60 F The best method of making certain a battery is fully charged but not over charged is to measure the specific gravity of a cell once per hour The battery is...

Page 42: ...can be seen or if the electrolyte fluid cannot be seen do not attempt to start with jumper cables as long as the battery remains frozen WARNING For your personal safety use extreme care when jump star...

Page 43: ...22314 Deck Caster Roller 22060 Deck Nose Roller 20785 Touch Up Spray Paint 12 oz can Ferris Red 22585 Ferris Red Grease 14 5 oz Tube 22285 Spanner Wrench for front shocks 22853 Foam Grip Motion Contr...

Page 44: ...s 49 2 L Total Rear Wheels Tire Size 26 x 12 00 12 Inflation Pressure 15 psi 1 03 bar Front Wheels Tire Size 13 x 6 50 6 Inflation Pressure 25 psi 1 72 bar TRANSMISSIONS HydroGear BDP 21 Parker TF 040...

Page 45: ...orates in the hot afternoon sun LC 1 HOW TO WATER YOUR LAWN The best method of watering a lawn is to imitate a slow soaking rain applying about 1 inch of water A method of verifying the amount that yo...

Page 46: ...at one time shocks the plant s growth system and weakens the grass plants A good rule of thumb is the 1 3 rule to cut no more than one third of the grass height and never more than 1 inch at a time Th...

Page 47: ...start mowing on a smooth level area The size and type of area to be mowed will determine the best mowing pattern to use Obstructions such as trees fences and buildings and conditions such as slopes a...

Page 48: ...y cutting conditions a rumbling sound may be present and is normal MULCHING REQUIRES EXCELLENT MOWING CONDITIONS Mulching mowers cannot function properly if the grass is wet or if the grass is simply...

Page 49: ...terial This material in turn acts as an inexpensive fertilizer for your lawn and garden How to start a healthy compost pile 1 Build a bin using bricks fencing cement blocks etc or pur chase a prefabri...

Page 50: ...misadjustment or damage to mower blades CAUSE SOLUTION Deck is not leveled correctly Level the deck correctly Tires are not properly inflated Check and inflate the tires Blades are damaged Replace the...

Page 51: ...are usually caused by operator error or poor blade maintenance CAUSE SOLUTION Blades are not sharp or are nicked Sharpen your blades Blades are worn down too far Replace your blades Engine speed is to...

Page 52: ...llustrations which show the relationship of the parts and how they go together as well as giving the replace ment part numbers and quantities used Important assembly notes and special torque values ar...

Page 53: ...LC 9 Notes...

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Page 55: ...to and from any authorized Ferris dealer Any damage or deterioration due to normal use wear and tear or environmental or natural elements or exposure Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such...

Page 56: ...stries 5375 North Main Street Munnsville NY 13409 800 933 6175 www ferrisindustries com Copyright 2004 Ferris Industries All Rights Reserved Printed in USA IS5000Z Series Zero Turn Riding Mower OPERAT...

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