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5102954

Rev A

IS5100Z Series

Zero-Turn Riding Mower

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

61” Model:

Model

Description

5901013

33HP Caterpillar Diesel w/ 61” Mower Deck & ROPS (IS5100ZC33D)

72” Models:

Tractor

5901011

33HP Caterpillar Diesel w/ ROPS (IS5100ZC33D)

Mower Deck

5900591

72” Side Discharge Mower Deck (5100/72)

5900592

72” Rear Discharge Mower Deck (5100/72RD)

Not

for

Reproduction

Summary of Contents for 5900591

Page 1: ...Description 5901013 33HP Caterpillar Diesel w 61 Mower Deck ROPS IS5100ZC33D 72 Models Tractor 5901011 33HP Caterpillar Diesel w ROPS IS5100ZC33D Mower Deck 5900591 72 Side Discharge Mower Deck 5100 7...

Page 2: ...WI USA All rights reserved FERRIS 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 8...

Page 3: ...Check Hydraulic Oil Level 31 Hydraulic Oil Filter Change 31 Check Engine Coolant Level 32 Change Engine Coolant 32 Clean Radiator Screen Oil Cooler 32 Lubrication 33 Cleaning the Battery Cables 34 Se...

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: ...d your model serial number and engine serial numbers on the space provided for easy access These numbers can be found in the locations shown NOTE For location of engine identification numbers refer to...

Page 14: ...ion while you are operating your unit 11 10 7 6 9 1 10 8 5 4 3 2 All DANGER WARNING CAUTION and instructional messages on your rider and mower should be carefully read and obeyed Personal bodily injur...

Page 15: ...13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Operator Safety N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 16: ...S The alert symbol is used to identify safety information about hazards that can result in personnal injury A signal word DECAL WARNING or CAUTION is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelih...

Page 17: ...with PTO engaged OR Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged Operator moves motion control handles inward before disengaging parking brake Test 4 Blade Brake Check Mower blades and mower...

Page 18: ...wheel Moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD speed of the associated wheel and pulling back on a lever increases the REVERSE speed Note The further a lever is moved away from the neutral positi...

Page 19: ...NOTE Never leave the ignition switch in the ON position with the engine stopped this drains the battery Hydraulic Mower Lift Switch Cutting Height Adjustment Pin Deck Lift Lock Lever Press the mower l...

Page 20: ...n 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 grease Do not stop or park tract...

Page 21: ...m DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN On the engine injector pump 1 Using a 13mm wrench loosen the vent screw D on the fuel inlet 2 3 revolutions 2 Operate the hand pump up and down until fuel that is free of air flo...

Page 22: ...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 cool down for a shor...

Page 23: ...he left hand release valve which is located on the bottom of the left hand pump counter clockwise 2 full turns MAX 3 Disengage the parking brake The tractor can now be pushed by hand 4 After moving th...

Page 24: ...l 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 practice If ne...

Page 25: ...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 Turnin...

Page 26: ...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 it...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...er 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 only the top 1 2 inc...

Page 29: ...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 Figu...

Page 30: ...e to any areas where paint is chipped or damaged 10 Be sure the battery is filled to the proper level with water and is fully charged Battery life will be increased if it is removed put in a cool dry...

Page 31: ...nually Check Gearbox Oil Level Clean Deck Check Replace Mower Blades Lubricate Rider Mower Clean Battery Cables Check Tire Pressure Check Hydraulic Oil Every 250 Hours or Annually Change Hydraulic Oil...

Page 32: ...fuel filter tube and turn the drain valve B Figure 14 approximately 1 turn 4 Allow the filter to drain until all water and debris have drained out 5 Turn the drain valve to close it when finished dra...

Page 33: ...voir Have a suitable container ready to catch any spilled oil Ferris recommends this be a dealer only service item 1 Locate the hydraulic oil filter A Figure 17 behind the battery 2 Fill the new filte...

Page 34: ...SCREEN OIL COOLER Clean the radiator screen and oil cooler fins before each use or as required depending on conditions to allow proper air flow through radiator and hydraulic oil cooler 1 Raise the se...

Page 35: ...l and grease off belts and pulleys Remember to wipe fittings and surfaces clean both before and after lubrication Figure 20 Deck Lift Linkage Pivots Figure 21 Deck Lubrication Figure 24 Front Caster W...

Page 36: ...tall the battery and reattach the battery cables positive cable first A 5 Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum jelly or non conducting grease WARNING Be careful when handling the b...

Page 37: ...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 and torque bolts to 70 ft lbs 94...

Page 38: ...the fuel tanks Prime the fuel system Ground speed control levers not locked in neutral position Lock handles in neutral position Operator not in seat Assume operator s position in seat Glow plugs not...

Page 39: ...horized service dealer Engine stall 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 maximu...

Page 40: ...es are not properly inflated Check and inflate the tires Blades are damaged Replace the blades Deck shell is damaged Repair or replace the deck Mower spindle is bent or loose Repair or replace the spi...

Page 41: ...ou 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 posi...

Page 42: ...e the ground speed control levers in the operating 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 not...

Page 43: ...rake caliper 2 2 1 8 5 0 5 4cm B MOWING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height adjustment pin A Figure 35 controls the mower cutting height The cutting height is adjustable between 1 1 2 3 8 cm and 6 15...

Page 44: ...to the top of the tire A Figure 36 Measure and record the distance from the carpenters square to the bottom of the tire B Subtract the bottom measurement from the top measurement and reference the ch...

Page 45: ...the PTO stop the engine and engage the parking brake 2 See Figure 38 Using the supplied spanner wrench p n 5022853 insert the tip of the wrench into the notch in the pre load adjuster While holding th...

Page 46: ...41 To adjust the inner lift rod loosen the jam nut on the front ball joint then remove the 1 2 hardware fastening the ball joint the the lift pivot arm Turn the ball joint clockwise to shorten the dis...

Page 47: ...il the chains are tight and the rear of the deck is resting on the 2 x 4 s Tighten the jam nuts 6 Remove all 2 x 4 blocks from under the mower deck Figure 42 2 x 4 Locations Figure 43 Deck Level Adjus...

Page 48: ...ure 45 COUNTER CLOCKWISE 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 48 Carefull release the tension on t...

Page 49: ...Removal Replacement A Idler Arm B Clutch Belt Idler Spring C Clutch Anchor Hardware D Gearbox Drive Pulley E Gearbox E C A B D WARNING Use extreme caution when rotating the idler arm with the breaker...

Page 50: ...nder clutch into the crankshaft pulley grooves 2 Wrap the belts around the top side of the idler arm pulley and install the belts in the right hand pump pulley grooves 3 Reinstall the spring onto the...

Page 51: ...ECK SHUT DOWN MODULE This 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...

Page 52: ...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 fully charged when the cells are gassi...

Page 53: ...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 s...

Page 54: ...al 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 PUMP HYDRO GEAR PW 1ACC LH HYDRO GEAR PW 1...

Page 55: ...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...

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