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Summary of Contents for Ferris ISX3300 Series
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents: Clean the Engine Compartment Area with Pressurized Air and Water............... 32 General Information.............. 3 Engine Maintenance............33 Identifying Your Unit............3 Containing Spilled Fluids and Proper Disposal of Waste................33 Operator Safety..............4 Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) System - EFI Models ..33 Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words...... -
Page 3: General Information
Your unit may vary from the images displayed. LEFT and RIGHT are as seen from the operator's position. Ferris is a registered trademark of Briggs & Stratton. Identifying Your Unit The following products are covered by this manual: 5901855, 5901856, 5901857, 5901858, 5901572, 5901872,... -
Page 4: Operator Safety
Operating Safety Note: For the location of the engine identification numbers refer to the engine owner's manual. The Illustrated Parts Lists for this machine can be downloaded from ferrismowers.com. Please provide model and serial number when ordering replacement parts. Operator Safety Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of The safety alert symbol identifies safety information... - Page 5 Children Thrown Objects Tragic accidents can occur with children. Do not allow them This unit has spinning mower blades. These blades can pick up and throw debris that could seriously injure a bystander. anywhere near the area of operation. Children are often attracted to the unit and mowing activity.
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Page 6: Slope Identification Guide
Keep the roll bar in the raised position and fasten the seat engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool for at least 3 belt. There is no roll over protection when the roll bar is down! minutes prior to adding fuel. Do not jump off if the mower tips (it is safer to be secured by Do not add fuel indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage, or any the seat belt with the roll bar raised.) -
Page 7: Safety Rules And Information
• Wear appropriate clothing including safety shoes, safety glasses and ear protection. Long hair, loose clothing or WARNING jewelry may get tangled in moving parts. Do not operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees. • Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and 1. - Page 8 • Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects of the angle at which machine lift-off occurred in static tests. Actual dynamic stability may vary depending on operating conditions. or abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs Do: before resuming operations. •...
- Page 9 may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride • Never store the machine or fuel container inside where and be run over or backed over by the machine. there is an open flame, such as in a water heater. Allow unit to cool before storing. ...
- Page 10 Inspection of the Roll Bar Protective Structure WARNING Units with hydraulic pumps, hoses, or motors: Hydraulic WARNING fluid escaping under pressure may have sufficient force to Failure to properly inspect and maintain the ROLL BAR penetrate skin and cause serious injury. If foreign fluid is protective structure can cause serious injury or death.
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Page 11: Safety Decals And Icons (North American Models)
Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll Bar Seat Belt WARNING Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat belt can cause serious injury or death. • The seat belt like the ROLL BAR, needs to be periodically inspected to verify that the integrity has not been compromised through normal machine use, misuse, age degradation, modifications, or a roll over. - Page 12 WARNING DANGER Avoid serious injury or death. Loss of control and roll-over hazard. • Read operator's manual before using this product. • Do NOT operate this machine unless you are trained. Operating on slopes can be hazardous and cause loss •...
- Page 13 Decal, Warning, Pinch Point Decal, Danger, Cut Hand/Foot Part Number: 84008198 Part Number: 84007896 WARNING DANGER Pinch Point. Keep hands and feet away from deck. To avoid injury from loaded spring, read operator's manual before removing spring. Do not operate mower unless discharge chute or entire grass catcher is in its proper Decal, Danger, Cut Hand/Foot place.
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Page 14: Safety Decals And Icons (Export Models)
Decal, Caution, Folding Roll Bar Part Number: 5104083YP WARNING Roll Over Protective Structure. To maintain operator protection and roll bar certification: • Replace a damaged roll bar, do not attempt to repair or modify. • Any alteration of the roll bar must be approved by the manufacturer. - Page 15 5102456 - Decal, Fire Danger - Amputation and dismemberment hazard: To avoid injury from rotating blades and moving parts, keep safety devices (guards, shields and switches) in place and working. Danger - Loss of traction, sliding, steering and control on slopes Danger: Fire Hazard: Keep unit free of hazard: If machine stops forward grass, leaves and excess oil.
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Page 16: Safety Icons For Optional Jack Kit Accessory
7106109 - Decal, Danger, Discharge Warning: Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Roll Over - Keep roll bar in the raised position and use seat belt. Do NOT use seat belt when the roll bar is down. Warning: Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Roll Over - Do NOT jump off if the mower tips. -
Page 17: Features And Controls
Test 4 - Blade Brake Check F. Parking Brake G. Suspension Seat The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within seven (7) seconds after electric PTO H. Roll Bar switch is turned off (or operator rises off seat). If the unit fails Fuel Selector Value (Located behind Seat on left side the blade brake check, it is advised not to use the unit until it of unit) - Page 18 disengaged before moving the ground speed control levers out of the NEUTRAL position. DISENGAGE: Releases the ENGAGE: Locks the parking parking brake. brake. Suspension Seat: Some models are equipped with a suspension seat. This seat has several additional options. See Figure 9 and the list below for the location of the seats features and brief description of their function.
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Page 19: Instrument Control Panel - Fuel Injected Models
expands. See Check / Fill Transmission Oil for oil level check and fill procedures. Hydraulic Actuators: Icon Control Name Hydraulic Actuators Each transmission on this unit is equipped with a hydraulic actuator. The hydraulic actuators deactivate the transmission so that the unit can by pushed by hand. Both hydraulic actuators must be in the same position whether you are driving the unit or pushing it by hand. -
Page 20: Instrument Control Panel - Carbureted Models
E. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (M.I.L.) Note: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN position with the engine stopped—this drains the battery. Instrument Control Panel - Carbureted Models Figure 14 depicts an instrument control panel for a unit PTO (Power Take Off) Switch: The PTO switch equipped with a carbureted engine. -
Page 21: Operation
malfunction indicator lamp begins to flash while you are operating the unit, see the engine operator's manual. WARNING Do NOT load this zero-turn rider on a trailer or truck using Throttle Control Rocker Switch: Pressing the throttle two separate ramps. Only use a single ramp that is at least control rocker switch forward will increase the throttle one foot wider than the width of the rear wheels of this rider. -
Page 22: Starting The Engine - Fuel Injected Models With Electronic Throttle Control
engine starts. If the starter does not turn the engine over, 1. While sitting in the operator's seat, engage the parking shut the ignition switch off immediately, and consult the brake, make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, and engine operator's manual. the ground speed control levers are locked in the neutral Warm up the engine by running it for one minute before position. - Page 23 You must release the parking brake prior to moving the control levers inward. Smooth Travel The ground speed control levers of the zero-turn riding mower are responsive. The BEST method of handling the ground speed control levers is in three steps — as shown in Figure 15. Gradually move both ground speed control levers —...
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Page 24: Mowing
Your zero-turn riding mower's unique ability to turn in place While traveling forward allow one ground speed control lever allows you to turn around at the end of a cutting row rather to gradually return back toward neutral. Repeat several times. than having to stop and Y-turn before starting a new row. - Page 25 Height of Grass Often cutting height is a matter of personal preference. Typically, you should mow the grass when it is between three and five inches high. The proper cutting height range for a specific lawn will depend upon several factors, including the type of grass, the amount of rainfall, the prevailing temperature, and the lawn’s overall condition.
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Page 26: Pushing The Rider By Hand
Mulching Mulching consists of a mower deck which cuts and re-cuts clippings into tiny particles and which then blows them down INTO the lawn. These tiny particles decompose rapidly into by-products your lawn can use. UNDER PROPER CONDITIONS, your mulching mower will virtually eliminate noticeable clippings on the lawn surface. -
Page 27: Raise And Lower The Roll Bar
3. To open the transmission bypass valves rotate the hydraulic actuator clockwise to the "bypass" position" (marked "bypass" on the transmission) (B). 2. Rotate the retainer pins so that the handle of the pin is pointing up (C). 4. Disengage the parking brake. The zero-turn rider can now be pushed by hand. -
Page 28: Attaching A Trailer
Attaching a Trailer • Park the unit on a flat level surface. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn the ignition switch to OFF, The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be less than and remove the ignition key. 200 lbs (91kg). -
Page 29: Maintenance Schedule
1. Remove any blocks from under the unit. ENGINE MAINTENANCE 2. Install the battery if it was removed. Check / Clean cooling fins and intake.* 3. Unplug the exhaust outlet and air cleaner. Every 50 Hours 4. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. See engine operator's Check / Clean spark arrester.** manual for recommendations. -
Page 30: Replacing The Fuel Filter
Check Engine Oil Level Interval: Before Each Use Refer to the engine operator's manual for dipstick and oil fill locations and specific engine oil check and fill procedures. Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Engines with Remote Oil Tank (Select Models) Some models in this series of mower feature a remote oil tank (A, Figure 29) that supplies oil to the engine. - Page 31 7. Remove the cap from the drain spout of the oil drain valve. 8. To operate the oil drain valve, turn counter-clockwise to open and drain the engine oil into a suitable container. 9. After the engine oil has drained, turn the oil drain valve clockwise to close and re-install the cap on the oil drain valve.
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Page 32: Changing The Engine Oil And Filter (All Other Models)
1. Warm engine by running for a few minutes. (Refer to the engine operator’s manual for oil & filter replacement instructions.) 12. Remove the engine oil dipstick and check the oil level. 2. Remove the oil drain hose (D) from its storage position Maximum oil level is the "FULL"... -
Page 33: Engine Maintenance
The maximum air pressure for cleaning purposes must be Circuit Amperage Approximate below 205 kPa (30 psi). The maximum water pressure for Location cleaning purposes must be below 275 kPa (40 psi). Main 25 amp Instrument control panel. Engine Maintenance PTO Clutch 15 amp Behind the seat on... -
Page 34: Transmission Oil Filter Change
properly perform the Purging the Air from the Hydraulic These purge procedures should be implemented any time a System procedure. hydraulic system has been opened to facilitate maintenance or any additional oil has been added to the system. Transmission Oil Filter Change The resulting symptoms of air in the hydraulic system may be: Change Interval: Every 400 Hours or yearly (Initial hydraulic •... -
Page 35: Lubrication
Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the location shown in the following figures as well as the lubrication points listed below. Grease: • front caster wheel axles & yokes • deck lift pivot blocks • mower deck spindles • mower deck rear pusher bars •... -
Page 36: Lubricating The Front Casters
Lubricating the Front Casters Interval: Front caster wheel axles (A, Figure 40) - Every 25 2. Using a wrench, remove the bolt securing the blade to the hours. spindle. Interval: Front caster yoke axles - Yearly. Inspecting, Sharpening, and Balancing the 1. - Page 37 7. The mower blade should have a maximum of 1/64" (0,40 • More than .5" (12,7 mm) of the mower blade metal mm) cutting edge (B) or less. has been removed from previous sharpening or wear (A). • The air lifts are excessively eroded (B) and the notch CAUTION (C) is .25"...
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Page 38: Seat Adjustment (Suspension Seat)
Lumbar Adjustment Lever: Turn the lumbar adjustment knob until the desired amount of lumbar is achieved. Back Angle Adjustment Knob: Turn the back angle adjustment knob until the desired amount of back angle is achieved. Adjusting the Height of the Head Rest This unit is equipped with an adjustable head rest assembly that can be positioned at four different heights. -
Page 39: Speed Balancing Adjustment
WARNING Unsafe Operation Hazard. DO NOT adjust the unit for a faster overall speed forward or reverse than it was designed for. Cutting Height Adjustment The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 50) controls the mower's cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between 1-1/2"... -
Page 40: Foot Pedal Adjustment
4. Slowly release the deck lift foot pedal until it comes to rest against the cutting height adjustment pin. To set the cutting height at 5" (12,7 cm): 1. While sitting in the operator’s seat, press the deck lift foot pedal forward until it locks into the 5"... -
Page 41: Return-To-Neutral Adjustment
2. There are two nuts (B) on the linkage rod. Loosen the • if the ground speed control lever aligns with the notch nuts from the ball joints (C) and turn the linkage rod to in the neutral lock plate, adjustment is complete; adjust. -
Page 42: Parking Brake Adjustment
If this does not correct the braking problem, see your cables (A, Figure 56) that connect the parking brake lever authorized Ferris servicing dealer. shaft to the parking brake control arm on the transmissions. There is a parking brake spring on each parking brake cable Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment located below the engine deck by the transmission. -
Page 43: Deck Leveling Adjustment
previously removed. Tighten the jam nut against the lift rod. 4. If the measurements for the inner rods are equal and the measurements for the outer rods are equal, no 5. To adjust the outer lift rod (A, Figure 61) loosen the jam further adjustment is required. - Page 44 Determining if the Deck Leveling Needs to be Adjusted 1. Park the unit on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn the ignition switch to OFF, and remove the ignition key. 2. Lock the deck lift pedal in the TRANSPORT position. Place the cutting height adjustment pin in the 4"...
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Page 45: Deck Lift Assist Springs
Although it is fastened with a multi-position anchor, this is not an adjustment point. Do NOT attempt to adjust the spring length or lifting performance will be compromised. Long Left Hand Deck Belt Replacement NOTICE To avoid damaging belts, do not pry over pulleys. -
Page 46: Short Right Hand Deck Belt Replacement (60" / 61" Mower Decks)
5. Remove the old long left hand belt from the PTO clutch brake, turn the ignition switch to OFF, and remove the pulley (G) and the top groove of the center spindle pulley ignition key. (H). 2. Lower the mower deck to it’s lowest cutting position and 6. -
Page 47: Short Right Hand Deck Belt Replacement (72" Mower Decks)
runs in grooves of all four pulleys. Carefully release the tension on the spindle drive idler arm. 10. Set the mower deck to the 3-1/2" (8,9 cm) cutting position. 11. Measure the coil-to-coil length (I) of the idler arm spring. The measurement should equal 6-1/8"... -
Page 48: Transmission Drive Belt Replacement
16. Run the mower under no-load condition for about five (5) idler pulleys (J), both transmission pulleys (K), and the minutes to break in the new belts. crankshaft pulley (L). 7. Re-install the spring anchor eye bolt into the spring Transmission Drive Belt Replacement anchor tab and loosely fasten the adjustment nut. -
Page 49: Suspension Adjustment
• There are three positions in which the upper shock the belt still does not stop within seven (7) seconds, see mount can be positioned to. If adjusting the spring's pre- your authorized Ferris servicing dealer. load does not achieve the ride requirement, the shock Suspension Adjustment... -
Page 50: Battery Maintenance
(B, Figure 75). • Turn the pre-load adjuster so that it moves down away from the spring, decompressing it, to decrease the spring's pre-load. Note: If necessary, a replacement spanner wrench can be ordered through your authorized Ferris servicing dealer. ferrismowers.com... -
Page 51: Troubleshooting
If there is any doubt about the cause of the problem, see Ground speed control levers not in Move ground speed control levers to your authorized Ferris servicing dealer. If you need to replace "NEUTRAL" position. the "NEUTRAL" position. the battery, follow the steps under Cleaning the Battery and Out of fuel. -
Page 52: Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems
Problem: Engine will not turnover or start. Problem: Unit steers or handles poorly. Fuel Injected Models: Malfunction See authorized service dealer. Cause Remedy in fuel injection system. Steering linkage is loose. Check and tighten any loose connections. Problem: Engine starts hard or runs poorly. Improper tire inflation See Checking Tire Pressures. - Page 53 Problem: Streaking Problem: Uneven Cutting Cause Remedy Cause Remedy Blades are not sharp. Sharpen your blades. Deck is not leveled correctly. Level the deck correctly. Blades are worn down too far. Replace your blades. Blades are dull or worn. Sharpen or replace the blades. Engine speed is too slow.
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Page 54: Specifications
Specifications Kawasaki® FX1000V Model FXT00V-AS41-R EFI Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. Electrical System 12 volt, 30 amp charging coil; Battery: 340 cca ENGINE Fits models: 5901979, 5902033 & 5902066 For complete engine specifications see the engine Kawasaki®... -
Page 55: Warranty
Unless required under Australian Consumer Law, Ferris shall not be liable under this Warranty to the Customer or any other person in connection with this Warranty, for consequential, direct or indirect damages, loss or costs incurred or suffered by the Customer or any other person;... - Page 56 ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY Warranty service is available only through Ferris Authorized Service Dealers. This warranty only covers defects in materials or workmanship. It does not cover damage caused by improper use or abuse, improper maintenance or repair, normal wear and tear, or stale or unapproved fuel.
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