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Summary of Contents for IS600z series

Page 1: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 2: ...l and Filter 21 Engine Maintenance 22 Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester 22 Fuse Location and Identification 22 Check Fill Transmission Oil Level 22 Transmission Oil Filter Change 23 Purging the Air f...

Page 3: ...GHT are as seen from the operator s position Copyright Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA All rights reserved Ferris is a trademark of Briggs Stratton Power Products Group LLC Briggs Stratto...

Page 4: ...ly read the Safety Rules and Information found on the following pages Also completely read the Operation section Children Tragic accidents can occur with children Do not allow them anywhere near the a...

Page 5: ...does not pass all the safety interlock system tests found in this manual Roll Bar Use Keep the roll bar in position and fasten the seat belt Do not jump off if the mower tips it is safer to be secure...

Page 6: ...an approved container Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel or drain the machine indoors Check that operator s pres...

Page 7: ...machine lift off occurred in static tests Actual dynamic stability may vary depending on operating conditions Do Mow across slopes not up and down Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch f...

Page 8: ...caps securely Maintenance and Storage Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling practices when refueling the unit after transportation or storage Always follow the engine manual instructions for...

Page 9: ...he inspection and maintenance of the roll bar structure and the seat belt Inspection of the Roll Bar Protective Structure WARNING Failure to properly inspect and maintain the ROLL BAR protective struc...

Page 10: ...ed or the buckle is damaged or cracked The seat belt should latch and release easily WARNING U S A Models The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to ca...

Page 11: ...azard which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE indicates an situation that could result in damage to the product Safety Interlock System This unit is equipped with safety i...

Page 12: ...d control levers in the NEUTRAL position The parking brake must be disengaged before moving the ground speed control levers out of the NEUTRAL position Releases the parking brake Disengage Locks the p...

Page 13: ...ottle Control D Hour Meter E Choke Close the choke for cold starting Open the choke once the engine starts A warm engine may not require choking Pull the knob UP to close the choke Push the knob DOWN...

Page 14: ...e Features Controls section do so now Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and function of all controls 1 While sitting in the operator s seat engage...

Page 15: ...y push the levers forward with your palms THIRD to speed up move the levers farther forward To slow down smoothly slowly move the levers toward neutral Basic Driving Forward Travel Practice 8 Graduall...

Page 16: ...then slightly back from center 3 Begin mowing forward again This technique turns the rider LEFT and slightly overlaps the row just cut eliminating the need to back up and re cut missed grass As you b...

Page 17: ...B or third time Don t cover the grass surface with a heavy layer of clippings Consider using a grass collection system and starting a compost pile 14 When and How Often to Mow The time of day and con...

Page 18: ...ching mowers cannot function 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 appropriate amount is cu...

Page 19: ...n Carefully evaluate the surface conditions before operating the unit and trailer and never operate on slopes greater than 10 See SLOPE OPERATION and TOWED EQUIPMENT in the safety section of this manu...

Page 20: ...ys or more may develop gummy deposits which can adversely affect the engine carburetor and cause engine malfunction To avoid this condition add a gasoline stabilizer to the fuel tank and run the engin...

Page 21: ...er fuel tank NOTICE Refer to your engine owner s manual for specific fuel recommendations Replacing the Fuel Filter WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive Fire or explosion...

Page 22: ...acement parts are required make sure to use only original equipment replacement parts WARNING Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same position as the original parts or fire could...

Page 23: ...he system The resulting symptoms of air in the hydraulic system may be Noisy operation Lack of power or drive after short term operation High operation temperature and excessive expansion of oil Befor...

Page 24: ...e with other parts Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys Remember to wipe fittings and surfaces clean both before and after lubrication 23 24 25 Lubricate the Front Casters Interval Annually 1 Rem...

Page 25: ...r blade metal has been removed from previous sharpening or wear A Figure 28 The air lifts are excessively eroded A Figure 29 and the notch B is 25 6 35 mm deep or greater The mower blade is broken or...

Page 26: ...peat the process until the mower blade remains in the horizontal level position Installing Mower Blades 1 Reinstall each mower blade with the air lifts C Figure 32 pointing up towards the mower deck a...

Page 27: ...tractor for a faster overall speed forward or reverse than it was designed for Checking Tire Pressures Tire pressure should be checked periodically and maintained at the levels shown in the Specifica...

Page 28: ...ment purposes The adjustment is achieved by changing the length of the upper rod A Figure 39 that connects the ground speed control lever to the pivot 39 Determining if Adjustment is Necessary If the...

Page 29: ...of the neutral return rod the lever must be pulled rearward and released to properly check the return to neutral position Neutral Lockout Adjustment Prior to adjusting the neutral lockout the neutral...

Page 30: ...ual no further adjustment is required If the measurements are not equal greater than 1 8 3 17 mm difference adjustment is required continue with Adjusting the Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjusting the Deck L...

Page 31: ...the cutting edge to the ground 8 Repeat the process on the other side of the machine the front measurements should equal 4 10 2 cm the rear measurements should equal 4 1 4 10 8 cm If the measurements...

Page 32: ...tch pulley G Make sure that the V side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves and that the belt is correctly routed through the PTO clutch belt guide K and that the back side of the belt contacts the...

Page 33: ...Reinstall the PTO belt See Mower Drive Belt Replacement for instructions Rear Suspension Adjustment The shock assembly can be adjusted in two ways to allow the operator to customize the ride according...

Page 34: ...tery cables disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST If not done in this order the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1 Disconnect...

Page 35: ...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 pain...

Page 36: ...turn over or start Remedy Cause Engage parking brake Parking brake not engaged Problem Engine will not turn over or start Place in OFF position PTO electric clutch switch in ON position Move ground s...

Page 37: ...Problem Mower drive belt slips or fails to drive Remedy Cause Repair or replace as needed Idler pulley spring broken or not properly attached Replace mower drive belt Mower drive belt broken Problem M...

Page 38: ...oo slow Slow down Ground speed is too fast Clean out the mower Deck is plugged with grass Specifications Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice ENGINE...

Page 39: ...r compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not a...

Page 40: ...ls such as E15 or E85 ethanol blends is not covered by warranty Other Exclusions This warranty excludes damage due to accident abuse modifications alterations improper servicing freezing or chemical d...

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