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22870

Rev. No. 02

Rev. Date: 7/2003

TP 100-7049-02-1Z-F

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

IS1000Z Series

Zero-Turn Riding Mower

Model Number:

Description:

IS1000ZKAV21/48

IS1000Z, w/ 21 HP Kawasaki & 48” Mower Deck

IS1000ZKA2148CE

IS1000Z, w/ 21 HP Kawasaki & 48” Mower Deck (Export)

IS1000ZKAV23/52

IS1000Z, w/ 23 HP Kawasaki & 52” Mower Deck

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

Summary of Contents for IS1000ZKA2148CE

Page 1: ...eet Munnsville NY 13409 800 933 6175 IS1000Z Series Zero Turn Riding Mower Model Number Description IS1000ZKAV21 48 IS1000Z w 21 HP Kawasaki 48 Mower Deck IS1000ZKA2148CE IS1000Z w 21 HP Kawasaki 48 M...

Page 2: ...OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE and all other obligations or lia...

Page 3: ...ustment 24 Speed Balancing Adjustment 24 Parking Brake Adjustment 25 Shock Spring Adjustment 25 PTO Clutch Adjustment 26 Blade Brake Check 26 Neutral Position Return Spring Adjustment 27 Neutral Adjus...

Page 4: ...numbers refer to the engine owner s manual 2 02 Identification Numbers Tractor identification tag MODEL NO MODEL NO SERIAL NO SERIAL NO FERRIS INDUSTRIES INC FERRIS INDUSTRIES INC MUNNSVILLE NY 13409...

Page 5: ...injuries occurring to themselves other people or property Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators shou...

Page 6: ...ry passengers and keep pets and bystanders away Do not operate the unit while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks Stop...

Page 7: ...or disconnect spark plug wire Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting cleaning or repairing Clean grass and debris from cutting units drives mufflers and engine to prevent fires Clean up oil or...

Page 8: ...lt Keep body and hands away from pin holes or nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure Use paper or cardboard and not hands to search for leaks Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections...

Page 9: ...afe effective operation NOTE Engine operation and safety decals are supplied by the engine manufacturer Decal Danger Part No 1704276 Decal Danger Part No 1704277 Decal Caution Part No 46481 Decal Warn...

Page 10: ...the neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn See the Operating the Zero Turn Rider section for steer ing instructions B Seat Adjustment Lever The seat can be adjusted forward and back Mo...

Page 11: ...the engine WARNING If the unit does not pass a safety test do not operate it See your authorized dealer Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock system D...

Page 12: ...ion 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 grease Do not s...

Page 13: ...ushing down on the PTO switch E Figure 1 3 Engage the parking brake by pulling the handle D Figure 1 up until it locks into position 4 Move the throttle control H Figure 1 to mid throttle position and...

Page 14: ...vers 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 neces...

Page 15: ...he Zero Turn rider you will learn more maneuvers that will make your mowing time easier and more enjoyable Remember the more you practice the bet ter your control of the Zero Turn will be Operating th...

Page 16: ...put in a cool dry place 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 she...

Page 17: ...00 15 Notes...

Page 18: ...hardware Check Engine Oil Level 16 Check Engine Air Filter 16 Change Engine Oil Filter 16 Every 50 Hours Lubricate Rider Mower 17 Check Tire Pressure 15 Check Hydraulic Fluid 16 Check Fuel Filter 16...

Page 19: ...oving the reservoir cap make sure the area around the reservoir cap and fill neck of the reservoir is free of dust dirt or other debris 2 Unscrew the reservoir cap B Figure 11 3 Look down the filler n...

Page 20: ...s when grease fittings are not installed Not all greases are compatible Ferris Red Grease p n 22285 is recommended automotive type high tem perature lithium grease may be used when this is not availab...

Page 21: ...Regular Maintenance 19 02 Figure 16 Front Caster Wheel Figure 15 Control Handle Pivots Seat Pivots RE PACK RE PACK BEARINGS BEARINGS ANUALLY ANUALLY RE PACK BEARINGS ANUALLY...

Page 22: ...with a wire brush until shiny 3 Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables positive cable first B 4 Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro leum jelly or non conducting grease...

Page 23: ...to fine edge Remove all nicks and dents in blade edge If blade is severely damaged it should be replaced 4 Balance the blade as shown in Figure 19 Center the blade s hole on a nail lubricated with a...

Page 24: ...en 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 or...

Page 25: ...oo fast 2 Decrease Ground Speed 3 Blades are dull 3 Sharpen or replace blades See Mower Blade Service 4 Mower drive belt slipping 4 Clean or replace belt as necessary because it is oily or worn 5 Blad...

Page 26: ...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 leve...

Page 27: ...the springs This allows the oper ator to customize the ride according to operator s weight and or operating conditions Less Pre Load Light operator weight Softer more cushioned ride Best for relative...

Page 28: ...adjustment nuts B Figure 26 until the rotor face and armature face just contacts the gauge 5 Check the windows for an equal amount of tension when the gauge is inserted and removed and make any necess...

Page 29: ...ches in the neutral lock plate it is necessary to adjust the reverse return bolts A Figure 28 Neutral Position Adjustment 1 Loosen the jam nut D locked against the clevis 2 Turn the reverse return bol...

Page 30: ...nkage rod A Figure 29 to adjust If the machine creeps forward turn the rod CLOCKWISE while standing at the rear of the machine facing forward if the machine creeps backward turn the rod COUNTER CLOCKW...

Page 31: ...between the deck lift rod and the offset link until measure ments are equal 7 Adjust the front U bolts until the chains are tight and the deck is still resting on the 2 x 4 s Tighten jam nuts See Figu...

Page 32: ...ghten nut 6 Reinstall the PTO drive belt MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT 1 Park the tractor on a smooth level surface such as a concrete floor Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake turn off the engine and...

Page 33: ...pecific gravity of a cell once per hour The 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 peri...

Page 34: ...ce 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 s...

Page 35: ...orates in the hot afternoon sun LC 1 HOW TO WATER YOUR LAWN The best method of watering a lawn is to imitate a slow soaking rain applying about 1 inch of water A method of verifying the amount that yo...

Page 36: ...at one time shocks the plant s growth system and weakens the grass plants A good rule of thumb is the 1 3 rule to cut no more than one third of the grass height and never more than 1 inch at a time Th...

Page 37: ...start mowing on a smooth level area The size and type of area to be mowed will determine the best mowing pattern to use Obstructions such as trees fences and buildings and conditions such as slopes a...

Page 38: ...y cutting conditions a rumbling sound may be present and is normal MULCHING REQUIRES EXCELLENT MOWING CONDITIONS Mulching mowers cannot function properly if the grass is wet or if the grass is simply...

Page 39: ...terial This material in turn acts as an inexpensive fertilizer for your lawn and garden How to start a healthy compost pile 1 Build a bin using bricks fencing cement blocks etc or pur chase a prefabri...

Page 40: ...e Blades are installed incorrectly Reinstall the blades correctly Stepped Cutting Streaking Streaking Streaking is when thin strips of uncut grass are left behind the mower Streaking is usually caused...

Page 41: ...tly Blades are dull or worn Sharpen or replace the blades Blades are damaged Replace the blades Deck is clogged with grass clippings Clean out the deck Deck shell is damaged Repair or replace the deck...

Page 42: ...llustrations which show the relationship of the parts and how they go together as well as giving the replace ment part numbers and quantities used Important assembly notes and special torque values ar...

Page 43: ...LC 9 Notes...

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