Table Of Contents - Ferris IS3000ZKAV23/61 Operator's Manual

Identification Numbers .......................................2
Safety Rules & Information ................................3
Features & Controls ............................................6
Control Functions....................................................6
Safety Interlock System ..........................................7
Operating the Tractor ..........................................8
General ...................................................................8
Checks Before Starting ...........................................8
Starting the Engine .................................................9
Stopping the Rider ..................................................9
Mowing....................................................................9
Pushing the Rider by Hand.....................................9
Zero Turn Driving Practice ....................................10
Storage..................................................................12
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................12
Regular Maintenance ........................................14
Maintenance Schedule .........................................14
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................14
Checking/Adding Fuel...........................................15
Fuel Filter ..............................................................15
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................15
Check / Change Air FIlter .....................................15
Check Hydraulic Oil Level .....................................15
Lubrication ............................................................16
Battery Maintenance .............................................16
Checking Battery Fluid ......................................16
Cleaning the Battery and Cables.......................16
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................17
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WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Table of Contents

Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......19
Troubleshooting the Tractor...................................19
Troubleshooting the Mower ...................................20
Seat Adjustment....................................................21
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............21
Speed Balancing Adjustment................................21
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................22
Suspension Height Adjustment.............................22
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................23
Blade Brake Check ...............................................23
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................24
Neutral Position & Spring Return Adjustment.......24
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................25
Deck Leveling Adjustment.....................................26
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement..............27
Mower Belt Replacement......................................27
Battery Service .....................................................28
Checking the Battery Voltage ............................28
Charging A Completely Discharged Battery......28
Jump Starting with
Auxiliary (Booster) Battery .............................28
Lawn Care & Mowing Information ...............LC-1
International Symbols...................................LC-8
Technical Manuals.........................................LC-8
NOTE: In this manual, "left" and "right" are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
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