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2.) Crushing Hazard, Mower: (1.) Engage the parking brake;
(2.) Stop the engine and remove the ignition key; (3.) Properly
jack the machine and secure with jack stands before working
under the machine.

Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words

The safety alert symbol

is used to identify safety information

about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal word
(DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert
symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of
injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to represent
the type of hazard.

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard 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 interlock switches. These safety
systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass
safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check
their operation regularly.

Operational SAFETY Checks

Test 1 - Engine SHOULD NOT crank if:

• PTO switch is engaged, OR
• Parking brake is not engaged.

Test 2 - Engine SHOULD crank if:

• PTO switch is not engaged, AND
• Parking brake is engaged.

Test 3 - Engine should SHUT OFF if:

• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR
• Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged.

Test 4 - Blade Brake Check

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete
stop within seven (7) seconds after electric PTO switch is turned
off (or operator rises off seat). If mower drive belt does not stop
within seven (7) seconds, see your dealer.

NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch must be
turned off, parking brake must be engaged, and the ground
speed control levers must be locked in the NEUTRAL 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 should you
attempt to defeat the purpose of safety interlock system.

Features and Controls

Control Functions and Locations

The information below briefly describes the function of individual
controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the
combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences.
To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for
various tasks see the

Operation section.

Zero-Turn Rider Controls

5

Control Name

Callout

Deck Lift Pedal

A

Cutting Height Adjustment Pin

B

Deck Lift Lock Lever

C

Parking Brake

D

Ground Speed Control Levers

E

Roll Bar

F

Retractable Seat Belt

G

Fuel Tank Cap

H

Fuel Level Gauge

I

Seat Adjustment Lever

J

Removable Floor Plate

K

Transmission Oil Fill / Tanks (One per transmission)

L

Transmission Release Levers (One per transmission)

M

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Summary of Contents for IS600ZB2544

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

Page 2: ...Filter 22 Check Engine Oil Level 23 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter 23 Engine Maintenance 23 Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester 23 Fuse Location and Identification 23 Check Fill Transmission Oil L...

Page 3: ...ferrismowers com Please provide model and serial number when ordering replacement parts Product Identification Tag The Product Identification tag A Figure 1 can be found in the location shown 1 PRODUC...

Page 4: ...f there is a risk that children may enter the area where you are mowing have another responsible adult watch them Slope Operation Operation on slopes can be dangerous Using the unit on a slope that is...

Page 5: ...edges ditches embankments or into water can cause rollovers which may result in serious injury death or drowning Overhead Obstacles Check for overhead clearances before driving under any objects Do no...

Page 6: ...adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the unit Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator The ow...

Page 7: ...ard keep unit free of grass leaves excess oil Do not stop or park over dry leaves grass or combustible materials WARNING It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or ope...

Page 8: ...ncer birth defects or other reproductive harm Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index information on the engine emissions label Service and Maintenance To avoid personal injury...

Page 9: ...njury or gangrene may result 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 hy...

Page 10: ...ailure to properly inspect and maintain the seat belt can cause serious injury or death 3 The seat belt like the ROLL BAR needs to be periodically inspected to verify that the integrity has not been c...

Page 11: ...Objects D Fire Hazard E Amputation Hand in Blade F Amputation Foot in Blade G Dropoffs H Maximum Slope Angle for Safe Operation I Overhead Obstacles J Rollover Hazard K Tipover L Keep ROPS in Raised...

Page 12: ...t 3 Engine should SHUT OFF if Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged OR Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged Test 4 Blade Brake Check Mower blades and mower drive belt should come t...

Page 13: ...s the right rear drive wheel 7 Description Icon Callout FORWARD A NEUTRAL B REVERSE C NEUTRAL LOCKOUT POSITION N A D The parking brake must be disengaged before attempting to move the ground speed con...

Page 14: ...engages and disengages the mower blades Pull UP on the switch to engage and push DOWN to disengage Ignition Switch The ignition switch starts and stops the engine it has three positions Stops the eng...

Page 15: ...s still hot from recent operation Do NOT allow open flame smoking or matches in the area Avoid over filling and wipe up any spills WARNING Do NOT load this zero turn rider on a trailer or truck using...

Page 16: ...tes travels and steers before you begin mowing is absolutely essential to getting the most out of the Zero Turn rider Locate a smooth flat area of your lawn one with plenty of room to maneuver Clear t...

Page 17: ...ce 13 To turn in place Zero Turn gradually move one ground speed control lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral simultaneously Repeat several times NOTE Changing the amount each le...

Page 18: ...ak thin 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...

Page 19: ...ar the engine slowing down you are mowing too fast using a slower ground speed will improve the cutting efficiency of the blades and prevents many common cutting problems ALWAYS use an appropriate gro...

Page 20: ...towards the front of the machine Repeat the process for the other side of the unit Note Both transmission release levers must be in the same position Attaching a Trailer The maximum weight of a towed...

Page 21: ...ignition and ignite causing risk of explosion and fire NOTE Gasoline if permitted to stand unused for extended periods 30 days or more may develop gummy deposits which can adversely affect the engine...

Page 22: ...l cap A Figure 21 21 2 Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck This will allow for fuel expansion Note Do not overfill Refer to your engine owner s manual for specific fuel recommendations...

Page 23: ...ine operator s manual in the fill tube E and check the amount of oil in the engine using the engine oil dipstick F 7 Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil Engine Maintenance For engine mai...

Page 24: ...edure Purging the Air from the Hydraulic System Due to the effects air has on efficiency in hydraulic drive systems it is critical that it be purged from the system These purge procedures should be im...

Page 25: ...ded Automotive type high temperature lithium grease may be used when this is not available Oil Control handle pivots linkages Parking brake shaft pivots Seat plate pivots Deck lift pivot points Discha...

Page 26: ...ade from the unit See Removing the Mower Blades 2 Inspect the mower blade Figures 30 and 31 Discard the mower blade if it has any of the following conditions More than 5 12 7 mm of the mower blade met...

Page 27: ...ning the Mower Blades for sharpening instructions 4 Repeat the process until the mower blade remains in the horizontal level position Installing Mower Blades 1 Reinstall each mower blade with the air...

Page 28: ...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 Specifications ch...

Page 29: ...tment purposes The adjustment is achieved by changing the length of the upper rod A Figure 41 that connects the ground speed control lever to the pivot 41 Determining if Adjustment is Necessary If the...

Page 30: ...eutral 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 and retu...

Page 31: ...ds are equal 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 t...

Page 32: ...ing 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 do not e...

Page 33: ...ess the belt down below the belt guide and then pull it around and then above the belt guide Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar 6 Remove the old belt from the front stationary idler pull...

Page 34: ...t for removal instructions 3 Remove the hardware B that secures the clutch anchor pad C to the PTO clutch D and disconnect the wire harness from the PTO clutch WARNING STORED ENERGY DEVICE Improper re...

Page 35: ...lts to 85 95 ft lbs 115 129 Nm Remove the jackstands from under the machine NOTE Spanner wrench is located under the seat on the right hand side of the machine To Adjust the Upper Mounting Position 1...

Page 36: ...r because the water level will rise as it warms Also an extremely cold battery will not accept a normal charge until it becomes warm 3 Always unplug or turn the charger off before attaching or removin...

Page 37: ...Remove the other cable by disconnecting at the discharged battery first and then disconnect the opposite end from the booster battery 12 Discard the damp cloths that were placed over the battery vent...

Page 38: ...to the drive position Transmission release lever s in free wheel position Replace belt See Transmission Drive Belt Replacement Belt is broken See problem and cause below Drive belt slips See authoriz...

Page 39: ...nt or damage to the mower blades Remedy Cause Problem Stepped Cutting Level the deck correctly Deck is not leveled correctly Check and inflate the tires Tires are not properly inflated Replace the bla...

Page 40: ...4 cm Overall Width with discharge chute up 65 1 2 165 cm Height 964 lbs 437 3 kg Weight approximate Warranty If your unit is equipped with a dual function hour meter that displays both engine hours an...

Page 41: ...n warranty service on Briggs Stratton products ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY Warranty service is available only through Ferris Authorized Service Dealers This warranty only covers defects in materials or workma...

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