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Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

Streaking

1. Blades are not sharp.

2. Blades are worn down too far.

3. Engine speed is too slow.

4. Ground speed is too fast.

5. Deck is plugged with grass.

6. Not overlapping cutting rows enough.

7. Not overlapping enough when turning.

1. Sharpen your blades.

2. Replace your blades.

3. Always mow at FULL throttle.

4. Slow down.

5. Clean out the mower.

6. Overlap you cutting rows.

7. When turning your effective cutting width

decreases—overlap more when turning.

Scalping

1. Lawn is uneven or bumpy.

2. Mower deck cutting height is set too

low.

3. Ground speed is too fast.

4. Deck is not levelled correctly.

5. Tire pressure is low or uneven.

1. Roll or level the lawn.

2. Raise the cutting height.

3. Slow down.

4. Correctly level the deck.

5. Check and inflate the tires.

Stepped Cutting.

1. Deck is not leveled correctly.

2. Tires are 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. Replace the blades.

4. Repair or replace the deck.

5. Repair or replace the spindle.

6. Reinstall the blades correctly.

Uneven Cutting

1. Deck is not leveled correctly.

2. Blades are dull or worn.

3. Blades are damaged.

4. Deck is clogged with grass clippings.

5. Deck shell is damaged.

6. Mower spindle is bent or loose.

7. Blades are installed incorrectly.

8. Tires are not properly inflated.

1. Level the deck correctly.

2. Sharpen or replace the blades.

3. Replace the blades.

4. Clean out the deck.

5. Repair or replace the deck.

6. Repair or replace the spindle.

7. Reinstall the blades correctly.

8. Check and inflate the tires.

Stingers

1. Blades are not sharp or nicked.

2. Blades are worn down too far.

3. Engine speed is too low.

4. Ground speed is too fast.

5. Deck is plugged with grass.

1. Sharpen your blades.

2. Replace your blades.

3. Always mow at full throttle.

4. Slow down.

5. Clean out the mower.

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Page 1: ... Horsepower Deck Size Serial Number 5900832 IS1500ZKAV2552 AUS NZ 25HP 52 Side Discharge All 5900833 IS1500ZKAV2552 25HP 52 Side Discharge All 5900836 IS1500ZKAV2552 CAL 25HP 52 Side Discharge All 5900877 IS1500ZKAV2048 20HP 48 Side Discharge 2014744586 Above 5900576 IS1500ZKAV1948 19HP 48 Side Discharge All 5900589 IS1500ZB2648 26HP 48 Side Discharge All N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 2: ... Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA All rights reserved The Ferris logo is a trademark of Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA Contact Information Briggs Stratton Power Products Group LLC 5375 N Main St Munnsville NY 13409 4003 800 933 6175 www ferrisindustries com WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of Cal...

Page 3: ...rester 26 Check Hydraulic Oil Level 26 Hydraulic Oil Filter Change 27 Cleaning the Battery and Cables 27 Lubrication 28 Servicing the Mower Blades 29 Seat Adjustment 31 Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment 31 Speed Balancing Adjustment 31 Parking Brake Adjustment 32 Rear Suspension Adjustment 33 Return to Neutral Adjustment 34 Neutral Adjustment 34 Mowing Height Adjustment 35 Foot Pedal Adjustmen...

Page 4: ...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 you operate your unit as well as DURING operation Safe operating techniques an explanation of the product s features and controls and maintenance information is included to help you get the most out of your equipment investment Be sure t...

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 unit without the entire grass catcher or discharge guard deflector in place Also do not allow anyone in the area while the unit is running If someone does enter the area shut the unit off immediately u...

Page 6: ...arance 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 and hand trim with a walk behind mower or string trimmer Wheels dropping over retaining walls edges ditches embankments or into water can cause rollovers which may result in serious injury death or ...

Page 7: ...hile 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 other enclosed area that is not well ventilated Gasoline spills should be cleaned up promptly and before operation begins Gasoline should be stored only in sealed containers approved for fuel Proper ...

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 not read English it is the owner s responsibility to explain this material to them 2 Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment operator controls and safety signs 3 All operators and mec...

Page 9: ...r 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 distance to stop 6 Do not shift to neutral and coast down hill CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the unit an...

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 proper operation regularly 8 Disengage drives lower implement set parking brake stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting cleaning or re...

Page 11: ...ORE 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 in excess of the maximum weight specified on the ROLL BAR label 2 Make sure there isn t any missing damaged or loose mounting hardware 3 Make sure the ROLL BAR has been correctly and completely instal...

Page 12: ...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 debris in the retraction mechanism If dirt or debris is found it should be removed 2 Check to make sure the retraction mechanism retracts easily and completely 3 Check for damage to any part of the seat belt such as nicks cuts loose s...

Page 13: ...g your unit All DANGER WARNING CAUTION and instructional messages on your rider and mower should be carefully read and obeyed Personal bodily injury can result when these instructions are not followed The information is for your safety and it is important The safety decals below are on your rider and mower If any of these decals are lost or damaged replace them at once See your local dealer for re...

Page 14: ... Blade Brake Check Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within seven 7 seconds after electric PTO switch is turned off or operator rises off seat If mower drive belt does not stop within seven 7 seconds see your dealer NOTE Once the engine has stopped PTO switch must be turned off parking brake must be engaged and the motion control handles must be locked in the NEUTRAL...

Page 15: ...RSE 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 for steering instructions Seat Adjustment Lever The seat can be adjusted forward and back Move the lever towards the left position the seat as desired and release the lever to lock the seat in position Ignition Switch The ignition switch star...

Page 16: ...ol 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 lift lock lever Throttle Control The throttle controls engine speed Move the throttle forward to increase engine speed and back to decrease engine speed Always operate at FULL throttle Choke Close the choke for cold starting Ope...

Page 17: ... the key 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 and must be handled with care Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation Do not allow open flame smoking or matches in the area Avoid over filling and wipe up any s...

Page 18: ...rgency 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 will stop rider movement Pivot the levers outward and lock them in NEUTRAL 2 Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO switch 3 Engage the parking brake by pulling the handle up until it locks into position 4 Move th...

Page 19: ...avel 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 speed can be balance adjusted see the Speed Balancing Adjustment in the Adjustments section near the back of this manual Reverse Travel Practice LOOK DOWN BEHIND then gradually move both ground speed control levers evenly BACK f...

Page 20: ... 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 Around a Corner While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually return back toward neutral Repeat several times NOTE To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread it is best to keep both wheels going at leas...

Page 21: ...utting height is a matter of personal preference Typically you should mow the grass when it is is between three and five inches high The proper cutting height range for a specific lawn will depend upon several factors including the type of grass the amount of rainfall the prevailing temperature and the lawn s overall condition Cutting the grass too short causes weak thin grass plants which are eas...

Page 22: ...ed will improve 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 manual gear models If you hear the engine slowing down you are mowing too fast use a slower ground speed Mowing Methods Proper Broadcast Mowing Broadcasting or side discharging disperses fine ...

Page 23: ... properly if the grass is wet or if the grass is simply to high to cut Even more than normal mowing mulching requires that the grass be dry and the the appropriate amount is cut Do not use the mower as a mulching mower during the first two or three mowings in the spring The long grass blades quick growth and often wetter conditions are more suitable for broadcasting side discharging or grass baggi...

Page 24: ...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 retainer pins and hair pin clips to secure the roll bar in the down position see insert Figure 13 To raise the roll bar 1 Pull the hair pin clips A out of the retainer pins B and remove the retainer pins 2 Raise the...

Page 25: ...e 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 poorly ventilated enclosures Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light such as a furnace water heater clothes dryer etc and cause an explosion Handle gasoline carefully It is highly fla...

Page 26: ... Lubricate Rider Mower Check Tire Pressures Intial Check of PTO Clutch Every 100 Hours Check Mower Blade Stopping Time Check Adjust PTO Clutch Clean Battery Cables Every 250 Hours Change Hydraulic Oil Filter ENGINE MAINTENANCE Before Each Use Check 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 Fi...

Page 27: ...onnect the negative battery cable 2 Place a container below the filter to catch spilled fuel 3 Using a pliers open and slide hose clamps from fuel filter 4 Remove hoses from filter 5 Install new filter in proper flow direction in fuel line 6 Secure with hose clamps 7 Reconnect the negative battery cable when finished WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care Never fill the...

Page 28: ... s manual for all engine maintenance procedures and recommendations Inspect Muffler Spark Arrester Inspect the muffler for cracks corrosion or other damage Remove the spark arrester if equipped and inspect for damage or carbon blockage If replacement parts are required make sure to use only original equipment replacement parts C B A WARNING Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the s...

Page 29: ... of the system Cleaning the Battery and Cables NOTE This unit is equipped with a maintenance free BCIU1 battery 1 Remove the hydraulic oil reservoir mounting hardware C Figure 17 and move the reservoir D forward to expose the battery 2 Disconnect the cables from the battery negative black cable first B 3 Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny 4 Reinstall the batte...

Page 30: ...ivots seat plate pivots deck lift pivots discharge 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 fitting and surfaces clean both before and after lubrication Lubricating the Casters NOTE Casters should be lubricated annually 1 Remove the 1 4 28 bolt A Figure 21 screwed into the caster a...

Page 31: ...ON 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 blade could be thrown into the operator s or bystander s area resulting in serious personal injury or death Inspect the mower blade every 25 hours or at least once a year If the mower blade hits a solid object sto...

Page 32: ... 26 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 mower blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the mower blade is balanced See SHARPENING THE MOWER BLADES for proper sharpening instructions 4 Repeat the process until the mower blade remains in the horizontal position Reinstalling the Mower...

Page 33: ...her up or down from its original position You will need to readjust the handle alignment as described above Speed Balancing Adjustment If the rider veers to the right or left when the ground speed control levers are in the maximum forward position the top speed of each of these levers can be balanced by turning the adjustment bolt s A Figure 30 Only adjust the speed of the wheel that is traveling ...

Page 34: ...e 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 compress or release the spring 6 Engage the parking brake and remeasure the spring If this does not correct the braking problem see your Ferris dealer A B CAUTION Do not adjust the spring to be shorter than 1 15 16 ...

Page 35: ...e 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 It is recommended that the rear suspension be adjusted stiffer due to the added weight of the collection system To adjust the upper mounting position 1 Park machine on a flat level surface Disengage the PTO sto...

Page 36: ... lever alignment has been adjusted lock jam nut against the clevis Neutral Adjustment If the tractor creeps while the ground speed control levers are locked in NEUTRAL then it may be necessary to adjust the linkage rod NOTE Perform this adjustment on a hard level surface such as a concrete floor 1 Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake and turn off the engine 2 There are three nuts B Figure 34...

Page 37: ... the cutting height adjustment pin C Foot Pedal Adjustment The deck lift foot pedal can be adjusted to accommodate the operator s height for optimal comfort To adjust pedal position 1 Remove the foot pedal A Figure 36 from the pedal mount tab B 2 Remove the pedal mount hardware C and rotate the tab 180 degrees 3 Reinstall the pedal mount hardware and tighten securely 4 Reinstall the foot pedal on ...

Page 38: ...d timing adjust the 5 8 hex nuts on either side of the front lift pivot until the measurements are equal Repeat for other side 5 Place the deck height adjustment pin in the 4 10 2 cm position 6 Place 2 x 4 blocks under each corner of the mower deck with the 3 1 2 sides being vertical See Figure 39 7 Adjust the front eyebolts until the chains are tight and the deck is still resting on the 2 x 4 s T...

Page 39: ...e front tip of the blade from the cutting edge to the ground Measure the rear tip of the blade from the cutting edge to the ground The front measurement should be 4 10 2 cm Repeat this process for the other side of the machine CAUTION Avoid injury Mower blades are sharp Always wear gloves when handling blades or working near blades N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 40: ...e clutch anchor pad to the PTO clutch 4 Loosen the nut towards the front of the machine on the spring anchor hook G Figure 42 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 the new one Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the grooves of the crankshaft pulley and pump pulleys B C 6 Reinstall ...

Page 41: ...ry idler pulley B Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar 5 Remove the old belt and replace with a new one Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves Figure 44 6 Install the drive belt on the PTO pulley the spindle pulleys and all idler pulleys except the stationary pulley B Figure 43 Carefully rotate the breaker bar clockwise and install the belt on the stationary idler ...

Page 42: ...elt tension spring A Figure 45 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 Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length 1 Loosen the jam nut C Figure 45 2 Turn the adjustment nut D until the measurement as designated in the chart is achieved 3 Retighten the jam nut F...

Page 43: ...RNING 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 cells are gassing freely at low charging rate and less than 0 003 change in specific gravity occurs over a three hour period Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster Battery Jump starting is not recommended However if it mus...

Page 44: ... 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 care when jump starting Never expose battery to open flame or electric spark battery action generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Do not allow battery acid to contact skin eyes fabrics or painted ...

Page 45: ... 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 terminals Battery discharged or dead Recharge or replace Wiring loose or broken Visually check wiring replace broken or frayed wires Tighten loose connections Solenoid or starter motor faulty See authorized dealer Safety...

Page 46: ...uthorized dealer 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 during first pass Discharge chute jamming with cut grass Cut grass with discharge pointing towards previously cut area Excessive mower vibration Blade mounting bolts are loose Tighten to 7...

Page 47: ...lades 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 Replace the blades 4 Repair or replace the deck 5 Repair or replace the spindle 6 Reinstall the blades correctly Uneven Cutting 1 Deck is not leveled correctly 2 Blades are dull or worn 3 Blades are damaged 4 Deck is clogged with g...

Page 48: ... XXXX 5100671 Wheel Motor HGM 15E 3132 5100410 S N 2013824224 2014295181 LH Pump PK 3HBQ FV1F XXXX 5102174 Wheel Motor HGM 15E 3138 5100407 RH Pump PK 3KBQ FV1F XXXX 5102175 Wheel Motor HGM 15E 3132 5100410 Actual sustained equipment horsepower will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors Power Rating The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled...

Page 49: ...ne 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 POST BUILDING ETC COMPARE THE ANGLE OF THE FOLD TO THE ANGLE OF THE SLOPE 2 3 T H I S I S A 1 0 D E G R E E S L O P E FOLD ALONG APPROPRIATE DOTTED LINE 1 N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 50: ...Notes N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 51: ...er 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 su...

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