Table Of Contents - Ferris IS4500ZBL3561 Operator's Manual

Safety Rules & Information ................................2
Identification Numbers .......................................5
Safety Decals .......................................................6
Safety Icons & Safety Interlock System............7
Features & Controls ............................................8
Control Functions....................................................8
Operation ...........................................................10
General .................................................................10
Checks Before Starting .........................................10
Priming the Fuel System (diesel model only) .......11
Starting the Engine ...............................................12
Stopping the Tractor and Engine...........................12
Driving the Tractor .................................................13
Mowing..................................................................13
Pushing the Rider by Hand...................................13
Zero Turn Driving Practice ....................................14
Storage .........................................................16 & 17
Starting After Long Term Storage.................16 & 17
Diesel Fuel Recommendations .............................16
Regular Maintenance ........................................18
Maintenance Schedule .........................................18
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................18
Checking/Adding Fuel (diesel model) ...................19
Fuel Filter (diesel model) ......................................19
Checking/Adding Fuel (gas model).......................20
Fuel Filter (gas model)..........................................20
Check / Add Engine Oil.........................................21
Check / Change Air Filter......................................21
Check Hydraulic Oil Level .....................................21
Hydraulic Oil Filter Change...................................21
Check Engine Coolant Level.................................22
Change Engine Coolant........................................22
Clean Radiator, Screen & Oil Cooler ....................22
Lubrication ............................................................23
Battery Maintenance .............................................24
Cleaning the Battery and Cables .................24
Anti-Scalp Deck Casters .......................................24
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................25
WARNING
You must read, understand and comply with all safety
and operating instructions in this manual before
attempting to set-up and operate your machine.
Failure to comply with all safety and operating
instructions can result in loss of machine control,
serious personal injury to you and / or bystanders,
and risk of equipment and property damage. The
triangle in the text signifies important cautions or
warnings which must be followed.

Table of Contents

Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......26
Troubleshooting the Rider .....................................26
Troubleshooting the Mower ...................................27
Seat Adjustment....................................................28
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............28
Speed Balancing Adjustment................................28
Neutral Position & Return Spring Adjustment.......29
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................29
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................30
Mowing Height Adjustment ...................................30
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment..........................31
Deck Leveling Adjustment.....................................32
Deck Lift Spring.....................................................32
Suspension Adjustment ........................................33
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................34
Blade Brake Check ......................................34
Belt Removal & Replacement ...............................35
Pump Drive Belt ...........................................35
PTO Drive Belt .............................................36
Spindle Drive Belt.........................................36
Battery Service .....................................................38
Checking the Battery Voltage.......................38
Charging A Completely
Discharged Battery .................................38
Jump Starting with
Auxiliary (Booster) Battery......................38
Specifications ....................................................40
Lawn Care & Mowing Information .............LC-1
NOTE: In this manual, "left" and "right" are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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