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5100900

Rev: K

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.

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

IS500Z Series

Zero-Turn Riding Mower

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

Model Number:

Description:

5900640

IS500ZB2444

5900704

IS500ZB2652

5900729

IS500ZB2444 AUS/NZ

5900730

IS500ZB2652 AUS/NZ

5900740

IS500ZB2444 CAL

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Summary of Contents for 5900640

Page 1: ...treet Munnsville NY 13409 800 933 6175 IS500Z Series Zero Turn Riding Mower OPERATOR S MANUAL Model Number Description 5900640 IS500ZB2444 5900704 IS500ZB2652 5900729 IS500ZB2444 AUS NZ 5900730 IS500Z...

Page 2: ...d understand these instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or operate this equipment Save these original instructions for future reference Briggs Stratton Power Products Group LLC Copyright...

Page 3: ...26 Check Hydraulic Oil Level 27 Hydraulic Oil Filter Change 27 Battery Maintenance 27 Servicing the Mower Blades 28 1 Troubleshooting Adjustments Service 30 Troubleshooting the Rider 30 Troubleshooti...

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

Page 5: ...E 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...

Page 6: ...imum 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 cau...

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: ...ground ride on units 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 only with a mac...

Page 10: ...p before adjusting cleaning or repairing 9 Clean grass and debris from cutting units drives mufflers and engine to prevent fires Clean up oil or fuel spillage 10 Let engine cool before storing and do...

Page 11: ...BAR WARNING In order to avoid serious injury or death from roll over it is important to follow the warnings listed below WARNING Failure to properly inspect and maintain the ROLL BAR protective struct...

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: ...rmation you MUST have these numbers Record your part number serial number and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access These numbers can be found in the locations shown NOTE For loc...

Page 14: ...r 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...

Page 15: ...AL position after the operator returns to the seat in order to start the engine WARNING If the unit does not pass a safety test do not operate it See your authorized dealer Under no circumstance shoul...

Page 16: ...creases the REVERSE speed Note The further a lever is moved away from the neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn See the Operation section for proper steering instructions Seat Adjustme...

Page 17: ...t Lock Lever These control the cutting height of the mower deck Depress the pedal until it locks into the 4 1 2 11 4 cm position Place the adjustment pin in the desired cutting height and release the...

Page 18: ...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 tractor over dry leaves grass or combustible materials Gasoline is hig...

Page 19: ...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 will sto...

Page 20: ...l 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 s...

Page 21: ...o 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 Ar...

Page 22: ...cutting 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 u...

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: ...n 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...

Page 25: ...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 ventila...

Page 26: ...CE Before Each Use Check Safety Interlock System Check Rider Brakes Check Rider Mower for loose hardware Every 100 Hours or Annually Clean Deck Check Replace Mower Blades Lubricate Rider Mower Clean B...

Page 27: ...located underneath the engine deck on the left hand side of the frame 3 Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to catch the oil Using the appropriate tools remove the cap B Figure 14 from the oil...

Page 28: ...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...

Page 29: ...ner ready to catch any spilled oil Ferris recommends this be a dealer only service item 1 Locate the transmission oil filter E Figure 20 at the rear of the battery compartment under the seat 2 Lubrica...

Page 30: ...harpening the Mower Blades Figure 21 Loosening the Mower Blade for Removal CAUTION Avoid injury Mower blades are sharp Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades DANGER Avoid...

Page 31: ...lling the Mower Blades 1 Reinstall each mower blade with the air lifts pointing up towards the mower deck as shown in Figure 26 Wedge a wooden block between the mower blade and the mower deck housing...

Page 32: ...then refill the fuel tank 4 Engine flooded 4 Move choke control to closed position 5 Fuse blown 5 Replace fuse 6 Battery terminals require 6 Clean the battery terminals cleaning 7 Battery discharged o...

Page 33: ...talls easily with 1 Engine speed too slow 1 Set to full throttle mower engaged 2 Ground speed too fast 2 Decrease Ground Speed 3 Cutting height set too low 3 Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height d...

Page 34: ...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 spindle...

Page 35: ...l 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...

Page 36: ...ng brake engaged measure 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 adjustme...

Page 37: ...to prevent the machine from rolling 3 Remove the rear drive tires 4 See Figure 31 Using the supplied spanner wrench p n 5022853 insert the tip of the wrench into the notch in the pre load adjuster Whi...

Page 38: ...ral return spring C Figure 32 it should be set at 3 25 8 23cm If the spring does not measure 3 25 8 23cm loosen the front set collar D and the rear set collar A then move the front set collar forward...

Page 39: ...he 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 PT...

Page 40: ...2 To check the lift rod timing measure and record the distance between the lift pivots and the rod pivots Repeat for other side of unit See Figure 35 3 If the measurements are equal skip to DECK LEVE...

Page 41: ...Adjust the front eyebolts until the chains are tight and the deck is still resting on the 2 x 4 s Tighten jam nuts See Figure 38 5 Loosen the nuts and allow the rear of the deck to rest on the 2 x 4 s...

Page 42: ...lt over the edge of the stationary 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...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...gasses coming from it are highly explosive Ventilate the battery well during charging fully charged but not over charged is to measure the specific gravity of a cell once per hour The battery is full...

Page 45: ...f 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 expos...

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Page 47: ...ee a power line pole a fence post or any vertical structure 3 Compare the angle of the fold with the angle of the hill ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE TREE POLE FENCE POST BUILDING ETC COMPARE...

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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: ...Stratton Power Products Group LLC 5375 North Main Street Munnsville NY 13409 800 933 6175 www ferrisindustries com IS500Z Series Zero Turn Riding Mower OPERATOR S MANUAL N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t...

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