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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' instruc-
tions.

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 limi-
tations.

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 man-
ufacturer'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 obligation
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 PROD-
UCT 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 WAR-
RANTIES, 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 LIABILI-
TIES 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 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc.

Owner's Limited Warranty Information

(Effective 04/28/2004)

Summary of Contents for IS1500ZKAV1944

Page 1: ...m 3 knife GENERAL COVERS Covers are located at the beginning of this package Back cover is the page IMMEDIATELY AFTER the front cover Limited Warranty Statement is the page IMMEDIATELY AFTER the back...

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Page 3: ...v Date 5 2005 TP 100 7177 02 15 F Ferris Industries 5375 North Main Street Munnsville NY 13409 800 933 6175 IS1500Z Series Zero Turn Riding Mower OPERATOR S MANUAL Model Number IS1500ZKAV1944 IS1500ZK...

Page 4: ...stries 5375 North Main Street Munnsville NY 13409 800 933 6175 www ferrisindustries com Copyright 2005 Ferris Industries All Rights Reserved Printed in USA OPERATOR S MANUAL IS1500Z Series Zero Turn R...

Page 5: ...rized 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...

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Page 7: ...r 22 Seat Adjustment 23 Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment 23 Speed Balancing Adjustment 23 Parking Brake Adjustment 24 Rear Suspension Adjustment 25 PTO Clutch Adjustment 26 Blade Brake Check 26 R...

Page 8: ...turns and crossing roads and sidewalks Stop blades if not mowing 22 Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck TRAINING 1 Read understand and follow all instructions in the...

Page 9: ...ting your foot on the 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...

Page 10: ...lean up oil or fuel spillage 10 Let engine cool before storing and do not store near flame 11 Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting 12 Park machi...

Page 11: ...r weld straighten or repair the ROLL BAR Never alter the ROLL BAR by welding anything to it or by drilling additional holes WARNING In order to avoid serious injury or death from roll over it is impor...

Page 12: ...oes not pass all of the follow ing tests it should be replaced BEFORE EACH USE Conduct the following inspections maintenance of the seat belt and retrac tion mechanism 1 Check for dirt or debris in th...

Page 13: ...dels Engine Type Spec Engine Code Serial Number S SA A M M P PL LE E When contacting your authorized dealer for replace ment parts service or information you MUST have these numbers Record your model...

Page 14: ...es 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 saf...

Page 15: ...th PTO engaged OR Operator rises off seat with parking brake disen gaged Operator moves motion control handles out of their neutral positions before disengaging parking brake Test 4 Blade Brake Check...

Page 16: ...pulling 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...

Page 17: ...desired cutting height and release the lift lock lever Throttle Control The throttle controls engine speed Move the throttle for ward to increase engine speed and back to decrease engine speed Always...

Page 18: ...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 fl...

Page 19: ...UTRAL 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 the throttle control to mid throttle position and tu...

Page 20: ...ard 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 sary top...

Page 21: ...operating the 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 P...

Page 22: ...loss of traction and loss of control on slopes Reduce towed weight when operating on slopes The surface being driven on greatly impacts traction and stability Wet or slippery surfaces can greatly redu...

Page 23: ...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 shelter or in enclosed...

Page 24: ...ine Air Filter 17 Change Engine Oil Filter 17 Every 50 Hours Check Adjust PTO Clutch 25 Lubricate Rider Mower 18 Check Tire Pressure 16 Check Hydraulic Fluid 19 Check Fuel Filter 17 Clean Battery Cabl...

Page 25: ...pan under the oil drain hose to catch the oil 4 Using the appropriate tools remove the cap B Figure 7 from the oil drain hose A and drain the engine oil 5 After draining replace the cap and wipe up a...

Page 26: ...n 22285 is recommended automotive type high tem perature lithium grease may be used when this is not available Oil control handle pivots seat plate pivots deck lift pivots discharge chute hinge Gener...

Page 27: ...e D Hydraulic Oil Reservoir WARNING Be careful when handling the battery Avoid spilling electrolyte Keep flames and sparks away from the battery When removing or installing battery cables disconnect t...

Page 28: ...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 drop of oil A balanced blade will remain level 5 Reinstall each...

Page 29: ...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 de...

Page 30: ...es 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 Blades not properly fastened 5 See Servici...

Page 31: ...nd reposition the han dle either 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 l...

Page 32: ...parking brake engaged measure the com pressed 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 park ing brake and turn the a...

Page 33: ...oth shocks are set to the same amount of pre load 5 Reinstall the 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 l...

Page 34: ...nt 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 necessary adju...

Page 35: ...k the neutral position 5 Once the 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...

Page 36: ...it comes to rest against 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 po...

Page 37: ...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 si...

Page 38: ...ion 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 pu...

Page 39: ...the drive belt 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 i...

Page 40: ...cific 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 period...

Page 41: ...e 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 st...

Page 42: ...heels Tire Size 22 x 11 00 10 Inflation Pressure 15 psi 1 03 bar Front Wheels Tire Size 13 x 5 00 6 Inflation Pressure 25 psi 1 72 bar TRANSMISSIONS HydroGear PG 3H HGM 12C Type Pump and Wheel Motor H...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...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...

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