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Thank you

 for purchasing Ferris commercial mowing equipment.  Please take a few minutes to read this limited warranty information.  It contains all 

the information you will need to have your Ferris mower repaired in the unlikely event that a breakdown covered by this limited warranty should occur.  

Owner’s Responsibilities

 - As a condition to our obligations under this limited warranty, you shall have read the operator’s manual and you shall 

have completed and submitted to Ferris, within 20 days from the date of purchase, the Ferris Product Registration.  You must properly service and 
maintain your Ferris product as described in the operator’s manual.  Such routine maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your 
expense. The Ferris equipment, including any defective part covered by this limited warranty, must be returned to an authorized Ferris dealer within 
the warranty period for warranty service.  This limited warranty extends only to equipment operated under normal conditions and in accordance with 
Ferris’ instructions. 

Warranty Start Date

 - The limited warranty coverage begins on the day you buy your new Ferris commercial mowing equipment.  An authorized Ferris 

dealer will assist you in filling out a Ferris Product Registration with specific information for the model you purchase and your personal information, 
which must be returned to Ferris.   

Limited Warranty

 - The limited warranty, set forth below, is a written guarantee by Ferris, during the warranty period, to repair or replace parts which 

have a substantial defect in materials or workmanship.  The warranty is “limited” because it is for a specified period of time, applies to the original pur-
chaser only, and is subject to other restrictions. 

FERRIS LIMITED WARRANTY

Ferris Industries (Ferris) warrants, in accordance with the provisions below, to the original purchaser only, for the periods described below that the 
commercial mower shall be free from substantial defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service.  If you wish to file a claim under 
this limited warranty, you must provide prompt notice of your claim to an authorized Ferris dealer during the warranty period.  Ferris’ obligation under 
this limited warranty is, at Ferris’ option, to repair or replace any part or parts of the mower, which, in the judgment of Ferris, are found to be defective 
and covered by this limited warranty.  An authorized Ferris dealer will repair or replace the defective part or parts, at the dealer’s place of business, 
at no charge for the labor or parts.  This limited warranty applies only to mowers sold in the United States and Canada and is subject to the following 
limitations.  

Covered 

Parts 

  Warranty 

Period

All Mowers 

 

 

2-years (24 months) from date of retail purchase by the original

 

 

 

 

purchaser for parts & labor (90 days for rental mowers)

    (Except 

as 

noted 

below*)

*Belts, Tires, Brake Pads 

 

90 days from date of retail purchase by the original purchaser

And Hoses, Battery, Blades

*Attachments 

 

 

1 year from date of retail purchase by the original purchaser

*Engine   

 

 

If the engine manufacturer provides any warranty on the mower’s engine, Ferris will assign that warranty to

  

 

 

 

the original purchaser of the mower if such assignment is reasonably practicable.  Please refer to the engine 

 

 

 

 

manufacturer’s warranty statement, if any, that is included in the owner’s packet.  We are not authorized to

 

 

 

 

handle warranty adjustments or repairs on engines.  Ferris offers 

NO WARRANTY

 on mower engines.  Ferris

 

 

 

 

does not guarantee or represent that any engine manufacturer will comply with the terms of its warranty.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

This warranty does not cover, and Ferris makes 

NO WARRANTY

 regarding, the following:

  •  Mowers or their parts if a complete and accurate Ferris Product Registration has not been received by Ferris.
  •  Loss or damage to person or property other than that expressly covered by the terms of this limited warranty. 
  •  Pickup and delivery charges and risk of loss or damage in transit 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 as but not limited to, filters, fuel, lubricants, tune-up parts, and adjustments.
  •  Claims arising due to failure to follow Ferris’ written instructions, or improper storage or maintenance.
  •  Any repairs necessary due to use of parts, accessories or supplies, including gasoline, oil or lubricants, incompatible with the mowing equipment, 

or other than as recommended in the operator’s manual or other written operational instructions provided by Ferris.  

  •  Use of non-Ferris approved parts or accessories.
  •  Any overtime or other extraordinary repair charges or charges relating to repairs or replacements.
  •  Rental of like or similar replacement equipment during the period of any warranty, repair or replacement work.
  •  Loss of revenue, time or use of the mowing equipment.
  •  Travel, telephone or other communication charges.
  •  Damage from continued use of defective mowing equipment.
  •  Freight charges on replacement parts.
  •  Any mowing equipment or part which, in the judgment of Ferris, has been altered or tampered with in any way or has been subjected to misuse, 

abuse, abnormal usage, unauthorized repair, neglect or accident, damage in transit, or has had the serial numbers altered, effaced or removed.

  •  Any equipment, part or item not mentioned under “Covered Parts,” above.

General Conditions

Ferris is continually striving to improve its products, and therefore reserves the right to make improvements or changes without incurring any obliga-
tion to make changes or additions to products sold previously.  Any oral or written description of Ferris products is for the sole purpose of identifying 
the products and shall not be construed as an express warranty.  No warranty claim shall give rise to a right for the purchaser to cancel or rescind any 
sale.  No person is authorized to make any warranty or assume for Ferris any liability not strictly in accordance with this limited warranty.  Any assis-
tance Ferris provides to or procures for the purchaser outside the terms, limitations or exclusions of this limited warranty will not constitute a waiver of 
the terms, limitations or exclusions of this limited warranty, nor will such assistance extend or revive the limited warranty.  Ferris will not reimburse the 
purchaser for any expenses incurred by the purchaser in repairing, correcting or replacing any defective products except for those incurred with Ferris’ 
prior written permission and in accordance with this limited warranty.

Ferris’ sole and exclusive liability with respect to this limited warranty, and the purchaser’s exclusive remedy, shall be repair or replacement as set 
forth herein.  All warranty work must be performed by an authorized Ferris dealer using only Ferris approved replacement parts.  

FERRIS SHALL 

HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY OTHER COST, LOSS OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY INCIDENTAL, COMPENSATORY, 
INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE.  FERRIS’ AGGREGATE LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO A 
DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR PART SHALL BE LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE MONIES PAID BY THE PURCHASER FOR THAT 
DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR PART.  THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, AND FERRIS’ OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER, ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF 
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY 
AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  FERRIS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER, 
OR TO ANYONE CLAIMING UNDER THE PURCHASER, FOR ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED 
TO, OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT OR WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT OR ANY 
THEORY OF STRICT LIABILITY, WITH RESPECT TO FERRIS PRODUCTS OR FERRIS’ ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR OTHERWISE.  

It is the express wish of the parties that this agreement and any related documents be drafted in English.  Il est la volonté expresse des parties que 
cette convention et tous les documents s’y rattachent soient rédigés en anglais.

Ferris Industries - a division of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.

Owner’s Limited Warranty Information

(Effective 04/28/2004)

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Page 1: ...35 IS1500ZXKAV2461 5900567 IS1500ZXKAV2352 5900568 IS1500ZXKAV2452 5900572 IS1500ZXB2861 5900590 IS1500ZXB2652 BRIGGS STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP LLC 5375 NORTH MAIN STREET MUNNSVILLE NY 13409 800 9...

Page 2: ...nce Briggs Stratton Power Products Group LLC Copyright 2012 Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA All rights reserved FERRIS is a trademark of Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA Conta...

Page 3: ...heck Hydraulic Oil Level 27 Hydraulic Oil Filter Change 27 Lubrication 28 Battery Maintenance 29 Servicing the Mower Blades 30 Troubleshooting Adjustments Service 32 Troubleshooting the Tractor 32 Tro...

Page 4: ...sk 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 you operate your unit as well as DURIN...

Page 5: ...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 start mowing Do not operate this un...

Page 6: ...rance 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 widths of clearance around these hazards...

Page 7: ...ile 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 in an enclosed trailer garage or any...

Page 8: ...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 If the operator s or mechanic s can n...

Page 9: ...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 control 5 Travel slowly and allow extra...

Page 10: ...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 tamper with safety devices Check their...

Page 11: ...RE 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 restrained payload fuel and operator is not i...

Page 12: ...he 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 debris in the retraction mechanism...

Page 13: ...n a hazard icon may be used to represent the 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 o...

Page 14: ...fore 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 the safety decals A B C D E F A...

Page 15: ...rator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged Operator moves ground speed control levers out of their neutral positions before disengaging parking brake Test 4 Blade Brake Check Mower blades and...

Page 16: ...lling back on a lever increases the REVERSE speed Note The further a lever is moved away from the neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn See the Operating the Zero Turn Rider section fo...

Page 17: ...ift Lock Lever These control the cutting height of the mower deck Depress the pedal until it locks into the 5 12 7 cm position Place the adjustment pin in the desired cutting height and release the li...

Page 18: ...eaves and excess grease Do not stop or park tractor over dry leaves grass or combustible materials Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care Never fill the tank when the engine is sti...

Page 19: ...thod only in emergency situations For normal engine shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE RIDER STOPPING THE RIDER 1 Returning the ground speed control levers to the middle position wil...

Page 20: ...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 necessary top spe...

Page 21: ...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 will be Practice Turning...

Page 22: ...ods 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 it is hot and dry reduces heat build up preserves n...

Page 23: ...ve the cutting efficiency of the blades and prevents many common cutting problems Use an appropriate ground speed for the thickness and height of the grass you are cutting 3rd gear or slower for manua...

Page 24: ...ing a slower ground speed is vitally important for proper mulching operation HOW MUCH GRASS TO MULCH The best mulching action typically results from cutting only the top 1 2 inch to 3 4 inch of grass...

Page 25: ...air pin clips A Figure 13 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 Lower the roll bar and reinstall the r...

Page 26: ...ace and fully charged about once a month If battery is left in unit disconnect the negative cable WARNING Never store the unit with gasoline in engine or fuel tank in a heated shelter or in enclosed p...

Page 27: ...ck Engine Oil Level Every 25 Hours Check Clean Cooling Fins Intake Every 50 Hours Check Clean Spark Arrester Refer to Engine Owner s Manual Service Air Filter Check Replace Spark Plugs Check Replace F...

Page 28: ...rough hole in the engine deck as shown in Figure 15 3 Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to catch the oil Using the appropriate tools remove the cap from the oil drain hose A and drain the eng...

Page 29: ...control levers Repeat step 5 until the air is out of the system CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL 1 Before removing the reservoir cap make sure the area around the reservoir cap and fill neck of the reservoi...

Page 30: ...charge chute hinge Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys Remember to wipe fittings and surfaces clean both b...

Page 31: ...le first A 4 Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum jelly or non conducting grease Figure 23 Battery Compartment A Positive Cable Terminal B Negative Cable Terminal WARNING Be carefu...

Page 32: ...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 a piece of the mower b...

Page 33: ...wer 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 mower blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the mower...

Page 34: ...el If engine is hot allow it to cool the refill the fuel tank Engine flooded Move choke control to closed position Fuse blown Replace fuse Battery terminals require cleaning Clean the battery terminal...

Page 35: ...ler Engine stalls easily with mower engaged Engine speed too slow Set to full throttle Ground speed too fast Decrease ground speed Cutting height set too low Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height d...

Page 36: ...re not properly inflated 3 Blades are damaged 4 Deck shell is damaged 5 Mower spindle is bent or loose 6 Blades are installed incorrectly 1 Level the deck correctly 2 Check and inflate the tires 3 Rep...

Page 37: ...ounting hardware and reposition the handle either up or down from its original position You will need to readjust the handle alignment as described above Figure 31 Control Lever Adjustment A Alignment...

Page 38: ...achieved neutral depending upon how much the machine creeps RETURN TO NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT To determine if it is necessary to adjust the neutral return perform the following steps 1 Disengage the PTO e...

Page 39: ...easure the compressed spring length The spring should be 1 15 16 2 4 9 5 1 cm when compressed 5 If the spring is not within this range release the parking brake and turn the adjustment nut B to compre...

Page 40: ...rear drive tires Torque the lug bolts to 85 95 ft lbs 115 129 Nm Remove the jackstands from under the machine NOTE Spanner wrench is located under the seat on the right hand side of the machine NOTE I...

Page 41: ...osition 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 the deck l...

Page 42: ...tall the height adjustment pin in the 3 7 6cm position to hold in place See Figure 40 6 Block up the mower deck until all hanger chains are slack See Figure 41 7 Refer to Figure 42 To adjust the inner...

Page 43: ...Remove all 2 x 4 blocks from under the mower deck 7 For your safety DO NOT handle mower blades with bare hands Position the outside mower blades so that they face front to back Figure 45 8 Measure fro...

Page 44: ...machine on the spring anchor hook G Figure 48 to release the majority of the belt tension Use caution and remove the nut to completely release the tension 5 Remove the old belt and replace it with a...

Page 45: ...he drive belt on the PTO pulley the spindle pulleys and all idler pulleys except the stationary pulley B Figure 49 Carefully rotate the breaker bar counter clockwise and install the belt on the statio...

Page 46: ...spring A Figure 50 The measurement should equal the measurement as designated in the chart If the measurement does not equal the measurement as designated in the chart adjust the anchor eyebolt B Adj...

Page 47: ...e per hour The WARNING Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery the gasses coming from it are highly explosive Ventilate the battery well during charging battery is fully charged when the cel...

Page 48: ...order the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool To avoid engine damage do not disconnect battery while engine is running Be sure terminal connections are tight before starting A C B...

Page 49: ...wer com Power Ratings The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE Society of Automotive Engineers code J1940 Small Engine Power Torque Rating Procedure an...

Page 50: ...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 INDENTIFICATION GUIDE ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE TREE POLE FENCE...

Page 51: ...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 as but not limited to filters fuel lubricants...

Page 52: ...IS1500ZX Series Zero Turn Riding Mower OPERATOR S MANUAL BRIGGS STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP LLC 5375 NORTH MAIN STREET MUNNSVILLE NY 13409 800 933 6175 N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

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