Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment - Ferris IS700Z series Operator's Manual

the parking brake cables and the compressed length of the
lower springs located by the transmissions are factory preset
and should not be changed for parking brake adjustment
procedures. The adjustment is achieved by changing the
compressed spring length of the upper parking brake springs.
1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, stop the
engine, and chock the tires.
2. Raise the seat plate.
3. Locate the parking brake springs (A, Figure 43).
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4. With the parking brake engaged measure the compressed
spring length. The spring should measure 2-3/4" (7 cm)
when compressed.
5. If the spring length is not 2-3/4" (7 cm), release the parking
brake, and turn the adjustment nut (B) to compress or
release the spring.
6. Engage the parking brake and re-measure the spring.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the spring to be shorter than 2-1/2" (6.4 cm)
when compressed. This may damage the brake mechanism.
If this does not correct the braking problem, see your
dealer.

Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment

Check the Deck Lift Rod Timing
1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the
PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine and
remove the ignition key. Check that the tires are properly
inflated.
2. To check the lift rod timing, measure and record the distance
between the lift pivots (A, Figure 44) and the rod pivots (B).
Repeat for the other side of the unit.
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3. If the measurements for the rods 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 the Deck Lift Rod Timing
1. Lock the deck lift pedal in the TRANSPORT position.
Remove the cutting height adjustment pin and lower the
mower deck.
2. To ensure that the deck is in the lowest position, push the
pedal by hand towards the rear of the unit and install the
height adjustment pin in the 3" (7.6 cm) position to hold it
in place.
3. Block up the mower deck with 2 X 4's (B, Figure 45) until
all hanger chains are slack. The arrow (A) indicates the
front of the mower deck.
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4. To adjust the deck lift rod, loosen the jam nut (A, Figure 46)
on the front ball joint (B), and then remove the bolt (C),
spacer (D), and nut (E) that secures the ball joint to the lift
pivot arm (F).
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