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10

Operating the Zero Turn Rider

ZERO TURN
DRIVING PRACTICE

The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive,
and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the
rider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will take
some practice.

Spending some time going through the maneuvers
shown and becoming familiar with how the unit acceler-
ates, 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 the area of objects,
people and animals before you begin.) Operate the unit
at mid-throttle during this practice session (ALWAYS
operate at full throttle when mowing), and turn slowly to
prevent tire slippage and damage to your lawn.

We suggest you begin with the Smooth Travel procedure
to the right, and then advance through the forward,
reverse, and turning maneuvers.

You must release the parking brake prior to moving the
control levers 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-
sary, 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 evenly BACK from neutral.
Slow down and repeat.
NOTE: Practice backing up for several minutes before
attempting to do so near objects. The rider turns sharply
in reverse as well as forward, and backing up straight
takes practice.

Figure 4.

Forward Travel

Forward
Travel

Figure 5.

Forward Travel

Reverse
Travel

Smooth Travel

The lever controls of the
Zero Turn rider are 
RESPONSIVE .

The BEST method of
handling the ground
speed control levers is in
three steps — as shown
in Figure 3.

FIRST place your hands
onto the levers as shown.

SECOND, to go forward
gradually 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.

Figure 3.

Move Control
Levers Gradually

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Страница 1: ...ower Tractor Mower Deck Models Description Models Description IS4000Z D31 IS4000Z w 31 HP B S D Engine 4000 72 72 Mower Deck IS4000Z KAV27 IS4000Z w 27 HP Kawasaki Engine 4000 61 61 Mower Deck Ferris...

Страница 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...

Страница 3: ...tures Controls 6 Control Functions 6 Safety Interlock System 7 Operating the Zero Turn Rider 8 General 8 Checks Before Starting 8 Starting the Engine 9 Stopping the Rider 9 Mowing 9 Pushing the Rider...

Страница 4: ...e of the main frame rail behind the deck height plate The Mower Deck I D tag is located under the right hand guard near the front of the deck For location of Engine Serial Number refer to the Engine O...

Страница 5: ...ed container b Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke c Never refuel the unit indoors Check that operator s presence controls safe...

Страница 6: ...red or interfere with safe unit operation Never allow children to operate the unit Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision TRANSPORTING AND...

Страница 7: ...k components and replace with manufacturer s recom mended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake...

Страница 8: ...f the individual controls Starting stopping driving and mow ing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for...

Страница 9: ...engages the mower Pull UP on the switch to engage the mower and push DOWN to disengage the mower F G Deck Lift Pedal Cutting Height Adjustment Pin These control the cutting height of the mower deck De...

Страница 10: ...ure all nuts bolts screws and pins are in place and tight Adjust the seat position and make certain you can reach all controls from the operators position Fill the fuel tanks with fresh fuel Refer to...

Страница 11: ...g 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 turn...

Страница 12: ...ol levers 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 n...

Страница 13: ...ting 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 Operati...

Страница 14: ...ct with it If there s any chance of unau thorized use remove the spark plug s and put in a safe place Be sure the spark plug opening is protected from foreign objects with a suitable cover If the unit...

Страница 15: ...13 Notes...

Страница 16: ...X Check Tire Pressure 14 X X Check Hydraulic Fluid 15 X X Check Fuel Filter 15 X Clean Battery Cables 17 X Clean Sharpen Mower Blades 18 X Inspect Spark Plug 15 X Check Coolant Level 16 X Change Cool...

Страница 17: ...RAULIC OIL LEVEL NOTE Do not open the hydraulic oil reservoir unless oil is being added 1 Visually check that the hydraulic oil level is filled to the recess area C Figure 10 of the hydraulic oil rese...

Страница 18: ...R SCREENS Clean the radiator screens before each use to allow proper air flow through radiator and engine compart ment 1 Open the hood 2 Slide both radiator screens A Figure 12 up and out of the mount...

Страница 19: ...t installed Not all greases are compatible Ferris Red Grease P N 22285 is recommended automotive type high temperature lithium grease may be used when this is not available Oil control handle pivots f...

Страница 20: ...nsion Lubrication Both upper lower a arms RE PACK RE PACK BEARINGS BEARINGS ANUALLY ANUALLY RE PACK BEARINGS ANUALLY Figure 18 Front Caster Wheel Figure 17 Gearbox Drive Idler Pivot Figure 16 Control...

Страница 21: ...3 Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny 4 Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables positive cable first B 5 Coat the cable ends and battery terminals wi...

Страница 22: ...ve all nicks and dents in blade edge If blade is severely damaged it should be replaced 4 Balance the blade as shown in Figure 22 Center the blade s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil A bala...

Страница 23: ...21 Notes...

Страница 24: ...e fuel tank 4 Engine flooded 4 Move throttle control out of CHOKE position 5 Fuse blown 5 Replace fuse 6 Battery terminals require 6 Clean the battery terminals cleaning 7 Battery discharged or dead 7...

Страница 25: ...oking 1 Engine speed too slow 1 Set throttle to full 2 Ground speed too fast 2 Decrease Ground Speed 3 Blades are dull 3 Sharpen or replace blades See Mower Blade Service 4 Mower drive belt slipping 4...

Страница 26: ...iginal 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 max...

Страница 27: ...e the com pressed spring length The spring should be 2 to 2 1 8 5 0cm 5 4cm when compressed 5 If the spring is not within this range jack up the rear of the machine and secure with jackstands Remove b...

Страница 28: ...arrow in Figure 30 3 Loosen the jam nuts and adjust the square head allen screw located above each spring 4 After adjusting all four 4 springs recheck the meas urements and adjust if necessary Figure...

Страница 29: ...meas urements are achieved making sure the deck lift pedal arm is still resting against the quick pin 27 Troubleshooting Adjustment Service Figure 32 Height Measurement Location 72 deck shown Figure 3...

Страница 30: ...t nuts B Figure 35 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 adjus...

Страница 31: ...tment linkage A to adjust If the machine creeps forward turn the linkage CLOCKWISE while standing at the rear of the machine facing forward if the machine creeps backward turn the linkage COUNTER CLOC...

Страница 32: ...pulley and remove belt from all pulley grooves 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 39 6 Install the drive belt on the g...

Страница 33: ...ves and pull around the idler pulley Clutch Belt Replacement Adjustment 1 Install the clutch belts over the top of the clutch into the grooves of the crankshaft pulley and around the idler pulley 2 Pu...

Страница 34: ...h Pump Drive Belt Replacement 1 Place the belts over the clutch into the crankshaft pulley grooves 2 Carefully rotate the idler arm with the breaker bar counter clockwise see Figure 42 and wrap the be...

Страница 35: ...0 hours or 12 months 1 Remove the mower deck drive belt see MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL REPLACEMENT for instructions 2 Rotate the the mower deck drive pulley on the gear box so the drain plug is aligned...

Страница 36: ...the electrolyte temperature is at least 60 F The best method of making certain a battery is fully charged but not over charged is to measure the specific gravity of a cell once per hour The battery is...

Страница 37: ...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 star...

Страница 38: ...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...

Страница 39: ...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...

Страница 40: ...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...

Страница 41: ...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...

Страница 42: ...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...

Страница 43: ...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...

Страница 44: ...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...

Страница 45: ...lustrations 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 are...

Страница 46: ...LC 9 Notes...

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