Lubrication; Battery Maintenance; Checking Battery Fluid; Cleaning The Battery And Cables - Ferris IS3000ZKAV23/61 Operator's Manual

Regular Maintenance

LUBRICATION

Lubricate the unit at the following lubrication points.
Grease:
• front caster wheel axles
• motion control pivot bearings
• suspension a-arms
• mower deck pusher bars
• deck lift pivots
• deck lift foot pedal
• front pivot frame
• mower deck idler arm
• mower deck caster pivots
Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to
apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are
not installed.
Not all greases are compatible. Ferris Red Grease (part
#22285) is recommended, automotive-type high-temper-
ature, lithium grease may be used when this is not avail-
able.

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

Checking the Battery Fluid
1. Raise the seat plate to access battery.
2. Remove the battery filler cap (A, Figure 15). Fluid
must be even with the split ring full mark. If not, add
distilled water.
3. Reinstall the filler cap.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first (C, Figure 15).
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 (see B, Figure 15)
4. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro-
leum jelly or non-conducting grease.
Oil:
• control handle pivots
• floor plate hinge
• 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 lubrication.
WARNING
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.
C
A
B
Figure 15. Battery Compartment
A. Vent Cap(s)
B. Positive (+) Cable & Terminal
C. Negative (-) Cable & Terminal
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