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5102575

Rev K

IS2500Z Series

Zero-Turn Riding Mower

OPERATOR’S

MAnuAl

Model Number:

Description

5900798

IS2500ZY20D52, 52” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

5900799

IS2500ZY24D61, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

5900943

IS2500ZY20D52HT, 52” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

5900500

IS2500ZY24D52, 52” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

5901295

IS2500ZY24D61, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

Summary of Contents for 5900500

Page 1: ...cto con su distribuidor Ferris o www ferrisindustries com 5102575 Rev K IS2500Z Series Zero Turn Riding Mower OPERATOR S Manual Model Number Description 5900798 IS2500ZY20D52 52 Cut Zero Turn Riding M...

Page 2: ...al instructions for future reference Briggs Stratton Power Products Group LLC Copyright 2013 Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA All rights reserved Ferris is a trademark of Briggs Stratton C...

Page 3: ...ic Oil Level 30 Hydraulic Oil Filter Change 30 Check Engine Coolant Level 31 Change Engine Coolant 31 Clean Radiator Screen 31 Lubrication 32 Cleaning the Battery Cables 34 Servicing the Mower Blades...

Page 4: ...with the equipment you have chosen ask a professional contact your local authorized dealer Read the Manual The operator s manual contains important safety information you need to be aware of BEFORE yo...

Page 5: ...mower blades These blades can pick up and throw debris that could seriously injure a bystander Be sure to clean up the area to be mowed and remove objects that could be thrown by the blade BEFORE you...

Page 6: ...n Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits Retaining Walls Drop offs and Water Retaining walls and drop offs around steps and water are a common hazard Give yourself a minimum of two mower widt...

Page 7: ...extremely flammable Do not smoke while operating or refueling Do not add fuel while engine is hot or running Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes prior to adding fuel Do not add fuel indoors i...

Page 8: ...op 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 manual and on the unit before starting I...

Page 9: ...ng on slopes See attaching a trailer under OPERATION 3 Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment 4 On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of cont...

Page 10: ...ng Do not store fuel near flames or drain indoors 6 Keep all hardware especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep all parts in good working condition Replace all worn or damaged decals 7 Never ta...

Page 11: ...or by drilling additional holes BEFORE FIRST TIME USE Inspect the ROLL BAR structure and mounting hardware for 1 Check to make sure the machine GVW Gross Vehicle Weight including attachments restraine...

Page 12: ...the seat belt does not pass all of the following tests it should be replaced BEFORE EACH USE Conduct the following inspections maintenance of the seat belt and retraction mechanism 1 Check for dirt or...

Page 13: ...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 in Figure 1 I...

Page 14: ...s The cautions and warnings are for your safety To avoid a personal injury or damage to the unit understand and follow all safety decals WARNING If any safety decals become worn or damaged and cannot...

Page 15: ...type of hazard An explanation of hazard levels and icons are as follows DANGER This indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in serious injury or death WARNING This indicates a hazard which...

Page 16: ...perator rises off seat with PTO engaged OR Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged Operator moves motion control handles out of their neutral positions before disengaging parking brake T...

Page 17: ...al position the faster the drive wheel will turn See the Operating the Zero Turn Rider section for steering instructions Seat Adjustment Lever The seat can be adjusted forward and back S N 2014582798...

Page 18: ...rature Fuel Tank Cap To remove the cap turn counterclockwise Fuel Level Gauge Displays the fuel level in the tank PTO Power Take Off Switch The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower Pull UP on t...

Page 19: ...operator s position for any reason engage the parking brake disengage the PTO stop the engine and remove the key To reduce fire hazard keep the engine tractor and mower free of grass leaves and excess...

Page 20: ...been added to the fuel tanks After performing maintenance on the fuel system such as changing the fuel filter or replacing a fuel system component To prime the fuel system 1 Make sure that there is f...

Page 21: ...ged and the ground speed control levers are locked in the neutral position 2 Set the throttle to middle position set throttle to FULL when starting in cold weather 3 S N 2015276814 Below Turn the key...

Page 22: ...ving the control levers 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...

Page 23: ...d experienced 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 Z...

Page 24: ...grass plants which are easily damaged by dry periods and pests Cutting too short is often more damaging than allowing the grass to be slightly higher Letting grass grow a bit longer especially when i...

Page 25: ...ppearance 3 For a truly professional cut mow across the lawn in one direction then recut the lawn by mowing perpendicular to the previous cut Mowing Methods Proper Broadcast Mowing Broadcasting side d...

Page 26: ...uires more horsepower than broadcasting using a slower ground speed is vitally important for proper mulching operation How Much Grass to MULCH The best mulching action typically results from cutting o...

Page 27: ...r To lower the roll bar 1 Pull the hair pin clips A Figure 11 out of the retainer pins B 2 Push or pull the top of the roll bar C forward against the rubber stops D and remove the retainer pins B 3 Lo...

Page 28: ...with it If there s any chance of unauthorized 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 temperat...

Page 29: ...for loose hardware Every 100 Hours or Annually Check Gearbox Oil Level Clean Deck Check Replace Mower Blades Lubricate Rider Mower Clean Battery Cables Check Tire Pressure Check Hydraulic Oil Every 25...

Page 30: ...a fuel filter C Both filters are located in the engine compartment on the right side of the engine The water separator should be drained every 25 hours or whenever water is visible in the bowl Replac...

Page 31: ...c engine oil and filter change procedures Change Engine Oil Filter 1 Warm engine by running for a few minutes Refer to the engine operator s manual for oil filter replacement instructions 2 Remove the...

Page 32: ...draulic system oil 4 Thread the new filter onto the filter base until the gasket makes contact then tighten 3 4 of a turn more 5 Run the unit for several minutes and check the transmission oil level I...

Page 33: ...base of the right hand side of the radiator Clean Radiator Screen Clean the radiator A Figure 19 and screen before each use or as required depending on conditions to allow proper air flow through radi...

Page 34: ...not installed Not all greases are compatible Ferris Red Grease p n 5022285 is recommended automotive type high temperature lithium grease may be used when this is not available Oil control handle piv...

Page 35: ...dle 2 Remove the plug and install a 1 4 28 grease fitting 3 Grease the drive shaft 4 Remove the 1 4 28 grease fitting and reinstall the plug Lubricating the Front Casters Maintenance Interval Annually...

Page 36: ...ables positive red cable first A 4 Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum jelly or non conducting grease Reinstall the Floor Pan S N 2014696070 Below 1 Insert the floor pan so that t...

Page 37: ...e SHARPENING THE MOWER BLADES CAUTION Avoid injury Mower blades are sharp Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades danger Avoid injury A worn or damaged blade can break and...

Page 38: ...move any dried grass or other debris 2 See Figure 33 Put the mower blade on a nail in a vise and turn the blade to the horizontal position 3 Check the balance of the mower blade If either end of the m...

Page 39: ...ar oil until oil starts to seep from hole then replace fill plug Changing Gearbox Oil NOTE The gearbox lubricant should be changed after the first 100 hrs or 30 days of operation then after 500 hours...

Page 40: ...If engine is hot allow it to cool then refill the fuel tanks Prime the fuel system 4 Motion Control Handles not 4 Lock handles in neutral position locked in neutral position 5 Operator not in seat 5...

Page 41: ...Ground Speed 3 Cutting height set too low 3 Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first pass 4 Discharge chute jamming 4 Cut grass with discharge pointing toward with cut grass previously cu...

Page 42: ...1 Level the deck correctly 2 Tires are not properly inflated 2 Check and inflate the tires 3 Blades are damaged 3 Replace the blades 4 Deck shell is damaged 4 Repair or replace the deck 5 Mower spind...

Page 43: ...nt bolts A Figure 38 and pivot the lever s C to align with each other To Adjust the Handle Placement Loosen the jam nuts and adjust the placement bolt B Figure 38 in or out to properly adjust the leve...

Page 44: ...UNTER CLOCKWISE 3 Lock the jam nut B against the ball joint when neutral is achieved NOTE This adjustment should not be performed while the machine is running It may take several attempts to achieved...

Page 45: ...ed measure the compressed spring length The spring should be 1 1 8 2 9 cm when compressed 5 If the spring is not within this range release the parking brake and turn the adjustment nut B to compress o...

Page 46: ...To adjust the spring pre load 1 Park machine on a flat level surface Disengage the PTO stop the engine and engage the parking brake 2 See Figure 43 Using the supplied spanner wrench p n 5022853 inser...

Page 47: ...5 12 7 cm position 2 Place the cutting height adjustment pin in the desired cutting height 3 Depress the deck lift foot pedal then push the lock lever C towards the right to release the lock 4 Release...

Page 48: ...n Remove the cutting height adjustment pin and lower the mower deck 6 To ensure that the deck is in the lowest position push the pedal by hand towards the rear of the unit and install the height adjus...

Page 49: ...ing vertical See Figure 49 4 52 Models Only Loosen the nuts and allow the front of the deck to rest of the 2 x 4 s Slide the chains down in the slots until the chains and tight and tighten the nuts Se...

Page 50: ...ure 52 and turn the fine adjustment bolt B to adjust the deck height until the front measurement equals 4 10 2 cm and the back measurement equals 4 10 2 cm Turn the bolt CLOCKWISE to raise the deck Tu...

Page 51: ...nt B 6 Pull the drive shaft universal away from the drive shaft spindle D and pivot out of the way 7 Remove the old belt E and replace with a new one Install the belt on the left pump drive pulley and...

Page 52: ...the mower under no load condition for about 5 minutes to break in the new belt Idler Arm Spring Adjustment 1 Measure the coil length of the idler arm spring A Figure 57 as shown in Figure 57 The meas...

Page 53: ...he new PTO clutch belts on the PTO clutch E and the idler pulley F Carefully rotate the breaker bar CLOCKWISE and install the pulley on the gearbox pulley D Carefully release the tension on the breake...

Page 54: ...the belt runs in the pulley grooves Figure 60 5 Install the drive belt on the PTO pulley the spindle pulleys and all idler pulleys except the stationary pulley B Figure 59 Carefully rotate the breaker...

Page 55: ...unit is equipped with a deck shut down module that will automatically shut down the mower deck if the engine looses oil pressure or begins to overheat What to do if the deck shuts down during operatio...

Page 56: ...r charged is to measure the specific gravity of a cell once per hour The battery is fully charged when the cells are gassing WARNING Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery the gasses coming...

Page 57: ...the battery If ice 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...

Page 58: ...6564122 Above Tire Size 23 x 10 50 12 Inflation Pressure 18 psi 1 24 bar Front Wheels Tire Size 13 x 5 00 6 Inflation Pressure 25 psi 1 72 bar TRANSMISSIONs S N 2014390038 Below LH Hydro Gear HGM 18E...

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Page 62: ...NTY We welcome warranty repair and apologize to you for being inconvenienced Warranty service is available only through FERRIS Authorized Service Dealers Most warranty repairs are handled routinely bu...

Page 63: ...that it is identical in all material respects to the engine described in the manufacturer s application for certification The warranty period begins on the date the engine is originally purchased The...

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