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5100792

Revision 01

Rev. Date: 9/2006

TP 100-7305-01-15-F

Ferris Industries

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

IS1500Z Series

Zero-Turn Riding Mower

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

Model Number:

Description

5900605

IS1500ZKAV1944, 19HP, 44” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

5900606

IS1500ZKAV2148, 21HP, 48” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

5900607

IS1500ZKAV2552, 25HP, 52” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower

Summary of Contents for 5900605

Page 1: ...treet Munnsville NY 13409 800 933 6175 IS1500Z Series Zero Turn Riding Mower OPERATOR S MANUAL Model Number Description 5900605 IS1500ZKAV1944 19HP 44 Cut Zero Turn Riding Mower 5900606 IS1500ZKAV2148 21HP 48 Cut Zero Turn Riding Mower 5900607 IS1500ZKAV2552 25HP 52 Cut Zero Turn Riding Mower ...

Page 2: ...e manual and operated by trained professionals for finish cutting of established lawns and is not intended for any other purpose It is important that you read and understand these instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or oper ate this equipment Copyright 2006 Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA All rights reserved The Ferris logo is a trademark of Briggs Stratton Corporation ...

Page 3: ... Hydraulic Oil Level 28 Hydraulic Oil Filter Change 28 Battery Maintenance 28 Servicing the Mower Blades 29 Troubleshooting Adjustments Service 30 Troubleshooting the Tractor 30 Troubleshooting the Mower 31 Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems 32 Seat Adjustment 33 Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment 33 Speed Balancing Adjustment 33 Parking Brake Adjustment 34 Rear Suspension Adjustment 35 PT...

Page 4: ...one with the equipment you have 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 as DURING operation Safe operating techniques an explanation of the product s features and controls and maintenance information is included to help you get the most out...

Page 5: ...ades These blades can pick up and throw debris that could seriously injure a bystander Be sure to clean up the area to be mowed and remove objects that could be thrown by the blade BEFORE 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 the area shut ...

Page 6: ...e the roll bar as soon as clearance permits Retaining Walls Drop offs and Water Retaining walls and drop offs around steps and water are a common hazard Give yourself a minimum 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 cause rollovers which may resul...

Page 7: ...y flammable Do not smoke while 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 other enclosed area that is not well ventilated Gasoline spills should be cleaned up promptly and before operation begins Gasoline should be stored only in sealed containers...

Page 8: ...ades 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 manual and on the unit before starting If the operator s or mechanic s can not read English it is the owner s responsibility to explain this material to them 2 Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment operator controls and safety...

Page 9: ...y putting 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 1 Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point 2 Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for weight limit for towed equi...

Page 10: ...k plug wire Wait for all movement to stop 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 not store near flame 11 Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting 12 Park machine on level ground Never allow...

Page 11: ...ny reason such as a collision roll over or impact the ROLL BAR must be replaced Small undetectable cracks can reduce the effectiveness of the ROLL BAR Never weld straighten or repair the ROLL 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 structure can ...

Page 12: ...If the seat belt does not pass all of the 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 If dirt or debris is found it should be removed 2 Check to make sure the retraction mechanism retracts easily and completely 3 Check for damage to any part of th...

Page 13: ...cement parts service or information 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 location of engine identification numbers refer to the engine owner s manual Identification Tag 11 ...

Page 14: ...le you are operating your 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 information is for your safety and it is important The safety decals below are on your rider and mower If any of these decals are lost or damaged replace them at once See your ...

Page 15: ...ed 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 the safety interlock system Safety Icons The alert symbol is used to identity safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury ...

Page 16: ...and 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 for steering instructions Seat Adjustment Lever The seat can be adjusted forward and back Move the lever towards the left position the seat as desired and release the lever to lock the seat in pos...

Page 17: ... in the desired cutting height and release the lift lock lever Throttle Control The throttle controls engine speed Move the throttle forward to increase engine speed and back to decrease engine speed Always operate at FULL throttle 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 to knob DOW...

Page 18: ... 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 flammable and must be handled with care Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation Do not allow open flame smoking or matches in the area Avoid over filling and wipe up any spills Do no...

Page 19: ...cy 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 stop rider movement Pivot the levers outward and lock them in NEUTRAL 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 th...

Page 20: ... 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 necessary top speed can be balance adjusted see the Speed Balancing Adjustment in the Adjustments section near the back of this manual Reverse Travel Practice LOOK DOWN BEHIND then gradually move both ground speed control levers ev...

Page 21: ...rating 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 better your control of the Zero Turn will be Practice Turning Around a Corner While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually return back toward neutral Repeat several times NOTE To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread it is best to keep...

Page 22: ...rove the performance and life of your machine Height of Grass Often 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 upon several factors including the type of grass the amount of rainfall the prevailing temperature and the lawn s overall condition Cu...

Page 23: ... ground speed will improve 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 manual gear models If you hear the engine slowing down you are mowing too fast use a slower ground speed MOWING METHODS Proper Broadcast Mowing Broadcasting or side discharging disp...

Page 24: ...ng 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 the appropriate amount is cut Do not use the mower as a mulching mower during the first two or three mowings in the spring The long grass blades quick growth and often wetter conditions are more suitable for broadcasting side d...

Page 25: ...he roll bar 1 Pull the hair pin clips A Figure 13 out of the retainer pins B 2 Push or pull the top of the roll bar C forward against the rubber stops D and remove the retainer pins B 3 Lower the roll bar and reinstall the retainer pins and hair pin clips to secure the roll bar in the down position see insert Figure 13 To raise the roll bar 1 Pull the hair pin clips A out of the retainer pins B an...

Page 26: ...ved 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 shelter or in enclosed poorly ventilated enclosures Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light such as a furnace water heater clothes dryer etc and cause an explosion Handle gasoline ...

Page 27: ...ulic Oil Change Hydraulic Oil Filter ENGINE MAINTENANCE Before Each Use Every 5 Hours Every 25 Hours Every 100 Hours Every 250 Hours Spring Fall Check Engine Oil Level Check Clean Cooling Fins Intake Service Air Filter Change Oil Filter Check Replace Spark Plugs Check Replace Fuel Filter Refer to engine owner s manual Change original engine oil after initial break in period More often in hot over ...

Page 28: ...r oil filter replacement instructions 2 Remove the oil drain hose A Figure 15 from the cable clamp C on the right hand side of the frame and route the hose towards the rear of the machine as shown in Figure 15 3 Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to catch the oil Using the appropriate tools remove the cap B Figure 15 from the oil drain hose A and drain the engine oil 4 After draining repla...

Page 29: ...rease p n 5022285 is recommended automotive type high temperature lithium grease may be used when this is not available Oil control handle pivots 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 wipe fittings and surfaces clean both before and after ...

Page 30: ...filter base will drain the oil reservoir Have a suitable container ready to catch any spilled oil Ferris recommends this be a dealer only service item 1 Locate the transmission oil filter E Figure 21 at the rear of the battery compartment under the seat 2 Lubricate the new filter base with a few drops of transmission oil Fill the filter half full of oil 3 Clean the area around the filter base and ...

Page 31: ...If blade is severely damaged it should be replaced 4 Balance the blade as shown in Figure 23 Center the blade s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil A balanced blade will remain level 5 Reinstall each blade with the tabs pointing up toward deck as shown in Figure 24 Secure with a bolt and flat washer and torque bolts to 70 ft lbs 94 N m Figure 22 Removing the Blade WARNING Mower blades are...

Page 32: ...l 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 dead 7 Recharge or replace 8 Wiring loose or broken 8 Visually check wiring replace broken or frayed wires Tighten loose connections 9 Solenoid or starter motor faulty 9 Repair or replace See authorized dealer 10 Safe...

Page 33: ...sily 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 during first pass 4 Discharge chute jamming 4 Cut grass with discharge pointing toward with cut grass previously cut area Excessive mower vibration 1 Blade mounting bolts are loose 1 Tighten to 70 ft lbs 94 N ...

Page 34: ...he 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 is bent or loose 5 Repair or replace the spindle 6 Blades are installed incorrectly 6 Reinstall the blades correctly Uneven Cutting 1 Deck is not leveled correctly 1 Level the deck correctly 2 Blades are dul...

Page 35: ...ion the handle 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 left when the ground speed control levers are in the maximum forward position the top speed of each of these levers can be balanced by turning the adjustment bolt s A Figure 27 Only adjust the speed of the wheel ...

Page 36: ... Figure 28 4 With the parking 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 adjustment nut B to compress or release the spring 6 Engage the parking brake and remeasure the spring If this does not correct the braking problem see your Ferris dealer A B CAUTIO...

Page 37: ...re 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 located under the seat on the right hand side of the machine NOTE It is recommended that the rear suspension be adjusted stiffer due to the added weight of the collection system To adjust the upper mounting position 1 Park machine on a flat le...

Page 38: ...ately tighten the adjustment nuts B Figure 30 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 adjustments by tightening or loosening the adjustment nuts NOTE The actual air gap between the rotor and armature may vary even after performing the adjustment procedure This is ...

Page 39: ...rly check 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 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 PTO engage the parking brake and turn off the ...

Page 40: ...lift foot pedal until 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 position 1 Remove the foot pedal A Figure 35 from the pedal mount tab B 2 Remove the pedal mount hardware C and rotate the tab 180 degrees 3 Reinstall the pedal mount hardware and t...

Page 41: ...ex nuts on either side of the front lift 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 sides being vertical Place a 1 4 0 64 cm thick spacer on top of the rear 2 x 4 blocks See Figure 38 7 Adjust the front eyebolts until the chains are tight and th...

Page 42: ...the belt tension Use caution 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 pulleys B C 6 Reinstall the anchor hook G into the anchor tab and loosely fasten the nut Adjust the anchor hook until a measurement of 8 3 8 21 2 cm is achieved from the outside...

Page 43: ... 4 Slide 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 in the pulley grooves Figure 42 6 Install the drive belt on the PTO pulley the spindle pulleys and all idler pulleys except the stationary pulley B Figure 41 Carefully rotate the breaker bar cl...

Page 44: ... is to measure WARNING Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery the gasses coming from it are highly explosive Ventilate the battery well during charging the specific 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 Jump Starting With Auxiliary ...

Page 45: ...ery If ice 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 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 pa...

Page 46: ...IMENSIONS Overall Length 80 203 cm Overall Width 61 155 cm 48 models 65 165 cm 52 models Height 44 112 cm Weight apx With 44 Mower Deck 945 lbs 429 kg With 48 Mower Deck 978 lbs 444 kg With 52 Mower Deck 1012 lbs 459 kg NOTE Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice Specifications Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating labels for indivi...

Page 47: ...orized 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...

Page 48: ...Filter 25 HP Kawasaki Make Kawasaki Model FH721V Oil Capacity 4 0 US pt 1 9 L w Filter CHASSIS Fuel Tank Capacity 6 Gallons 22 7 L Rear Wheels 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 BELTS AND BLADES TRACTOR Pump Drive Belt 5100555 44 MOWER DECK Deck Drive Belt 5023496 Mower Blade 5061827 48 MOWER DECK Deck Dr...

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