Battery Maintenance; Battery Service - Ferris IS600z series Operator's Manual

NOTE: Spanner wrench is located under the seat on the
right-hand side of the machine.
To Adjust the Upper Mounting Position:
1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO,
stop the engine and engage the parking brake.
2. Raise the rear of the machine and secure with jackstands.
The jackstands must under the bumper. Chock the front
wheels to prevent the machine from rolling.
3. Position the jack under the cross member that ties the
suspension arms together and slowly raise the rear
suspension to relieve the pressure on the upper shock
mounting bolts.
Note: This will require small adjustments to the jack's position.
The shock should move freely on the mounting bolt when the
pressure is relieved.
4. Remove the upper shock mounting hardware and pivot the
shock to the position #2 (see Figure 51). Adjust the jack to
align the shock mounts to the shocks.
5. Reinstall the upper shock mounting hardware and tighten
securely.
6. Remove the jack from under the suspension cross member.
7. Remove the jackstands from under the machine.

Battery Maintenance

This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery.
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery.
• Be careful when handling the battery.
• Avoid spilling electrolyte.
• Keep flames and sparks away from the battery.
• When removing or installing battery 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 the cables from the battery, negative [-] cable
first (A, Figure 52).
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2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush
until shiny.
3. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables, positive
[+] cable first (B).
4. Coat the cable ends and the battery terminals with
petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.

Battery Service

WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery; the
gasses coming from it are highly explosive. Ventilate the
battery well during charging.
Checking Battery Voltage
A voltmeter can be used to determine condition of battery. When
engine is off, the voltmeter shows battery voltage, which should
be 12 volts. When engine is running, the voltmeter shows
voltage of charging circuit which normally is 13 to 14 volts.
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may not
mean the battery needs to be replaced. For example, it may
mean that the alternator is not charging the battery properly. If
there is any doubt about the cause of the problem, see your
dealer. If you need to replace the battery, follow the steps under
Cleaning the Battery & Cables in the Regular Maintenance
Section.
Charging a Completely Discharged Battery
WARNING
• Do NOT charge battery with key switch ON.
• Never use a quick battery charger to start engine.
• Always disconnect negative (-) battery cable before
charging battery,
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