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Troubleshooting
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Summary of Contents for Ferris ISX2200 Series
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents: Containing Spilled Fluids and Proper Disposal of Waste................33 General Information.............. 3 Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) System - EFI Models ..33 Identifying Your Unit ............3 Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester........ 33 Operator Safety..............3 Fuse Location and Identification........33 Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words...... -
Page 3: General Information
Record your product model number, product serial number, engine model number, and engine serial number in the space Ferris is a registered trademark of Briggs & Stratton. provided for easy access. Identifying Your Unit When contacting your authorized service dealer for... -
Page 4: California Proposition 65
injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to represent Use common sense, and think through what you are doing. the type of hazard. If you are not sure that the task you are about to perform can be safely done with the equipment you have chosen, ask a professional: contact your local authorized dealer. ... - Page 5 Slope Operation Moving Parts This equipment has many moving parts that can injure you or someone else. However, if you stay in the operator zone (stay seated in the seat), and follow the safety rules in this operator’s manual, the unit is safe to operate. Operation on slopes can be dangerous.
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Page 6: Slope Identification Guide
Retaining walls and drop-offs around steps and water are Only operate this unit outdoors and away from unventilated a common hazard. Do NOT operate down slope towards or areas such as inside garages or enclosed trailers. The near water, retaining walls, or drop-offs. engine emits poisonous carbon monoxide gas and prolonged exposure in an enclosed area can result in serious injury or Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of clearance... -
Page 7: Safety Rules And Information
Note: A paper gauge slope identification guide is included • Be sure of your footing while using pedestrian controlled in your product literature packet and is also available to equipment, especially when backing up. Walk, don’t run. download from the manufacturer's website. Reduced footing could cause slipping. ... - Page 8 • Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. Do NOT WARNING make sudden changes in speed or direction, which could It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section cause the mower to rollover. 4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, •...
- Page 9 Service and Maintenance wire. Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme • Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives, care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable mufflers, and engine to prevent fires.
- 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 * Located on the front of the Roll Bar pockets on the frame of the unit. - 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, Warning, Hand in Belt Part Number: 84008198 Part Number: 84008200 WARNING Amputation and Pinch Point Hazard. WARNING To avoid injury from rotating parts, stay Pinch Point. clear of parts and keep all shields and guards in place. To avoid injury from loaded spring, read operator's manual before removing spring.
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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 Warning: Consult technical literature Danger: Dismemberment - This machine before performing technical repairs can crush and cut. Keep hands away from or maintenance. When leaving the deck lift rod. machine, shutoff engine, set the parking brake to the lock position, 5102456 - Decal, Fire and remove the ignition key.
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Page 16: Safety Icons For Optional Jack Kit Accessory
Flush eyes immediately with water. Get Warning: Avoid Serious Injury or Death medical help fast. from Roll Over - Keep roll bar in the raised position and use seat belt. There is no roll over protection when roll bar is down. Lower 7106109 - Decal, Danger, Discharge roll bar only when necessary and NEVER remove it. -
Page 17: Features And Controls
Zero-Turn Rider Controls Test 2 - Engine SHOULD crank if: • PTO switch is not engaged, AND • Parking brake is engaged. Test 3 - Engine should SHUT OFF if: • Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR • Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged. Test 4 - Blade Brake Check The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within seven (7) seconds after electric PTO... - Page 18 Moving a lever forward (A) from the NEUTRAL position (B) increases the FORWARD speed of the associated wheel, and pulling back (C) on a lever increases the REVERSE speed. Moving the levers outwards (D) from the NEUTRAL position locks the levers in the NEUTRAL LOCKOUT position. Note: The further a lever is moved away from the neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn.
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Page 19: Instrument Control Panel
Symbol Control Name Transmission Release Levers This unit is equipped with two transmission release levers. The transmission release levers deactivate the transaxle so that the unit can be pushed by hand. Both transmission release levers must be in the same position whether you are driving the unit or pushing it by hand. - Page 20 Fuel Injected Models: Callout Control Name Throttle Control Choke Ignition Switch PTO (Power Take Off) Switch Hour Meter Malfunction Indicator Lamp (M.I.L.) Throttle Control Rocker Switch Throttle Control: The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle forward to increase engine speed and back to decrease engine speed.
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Page 21: Operation
The hour meter has a self contained power source so that the START: Cranks the engine for starting. recorded hours are always visible even when the engine is OFF. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (M.I.L.): The malfunction Note: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN position with indicator lamp detects problems with the engine. -
Page 22: Checks Before Starting
5. After warming the engine always operate the unit at FULL throttle when mowing. WARNING Do NOT load this zero-turn rider on a trailer or truck using In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped two separate ramps. Only use a single ramp that is at least by simply turning the ignition switch to OFF. -
Page 23: Stopping The Zero-Turn Riding Mower
Smooth Travel 1. While sitting in the operator's seat, engage the parking The ground speed control levers of the zero-turn riding mower brake, make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, and are responsive. the ground speed control levers are locked in the neutral position. - Page 24 Gradually move both ground speed control levers — evenly FORWARD from neutral. Slow down and repeat. Note: Straight forward travel takes practice. If necessary, top speed can be balance-adjusted — see the Speed Balancing Adjustment in the MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES section of this manual.
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Page 25: Mowing
Mowing 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure that the PTO switch is disengaged, the ground speed control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL position and the operator is in the seat. 2. Start the engine. See Starting the Engine. 3. - Page 26 • Avoid mowing after rain or even heavy dew, and never The remainder of the mowing should be done in the opposite mulch when the grass is wet (moist grass does not mulch direction so that the clippings are dispersed OUT onto the well, and clumps beneath the mower deck).
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Page 27: Pushing The Unit By Hand
The best mulching action typically results from cutting only the top 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch of grass blade. This provides short clippings which decompose properly (much more quickly than longer clippings). The ideal cutting height will vary with climate, time of year, and quality of your lawn. We recommend that you experiment with both the cutting height and ground speed until you achieve the best cut. -
Page 28: Attaching A Trailer
Attaching a Trailer 1. Pull the hair pin clips (A, Figure 25) out of the retainer pins (B). The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be less than 200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with an appropriately sized clevis pin (A, Figure 26) and clip (B). Excessive towed loads can cause loss of traction and loss of control on slopes. -
Page 29: Maintenance Schedule
• Park the unit on a flat level surface. Disengage the PTO, 1. Remove any blocks from under the unit. engage the parking brake, turn the ignition switch to OFF, 2. Install the battery if it was removed. and remove the ignition key. 3. -
Page 30: Maintenance Procedures
ENGINE MAINTENANCE Check / Clean cooling fins and intake.* Every 50 Hours Check / Clean spark arrrester.** Refer to Engine Operator's Manual Service air filter. Change engine oil and filter.* Check / Replace spark plugs. Check / Replace fuel filter. *More often in hot (Over 85°F, 30°C) weather or dusty operating conditions. -
Page 31: Check Engine Oil Level
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 28) that supplies oil to the engine. -
Page 32: Changing The Engine Oil And Filter (All Other Models)
7. Remove the cap from the drain spout of the oil drain valve. 12. Remove the engine oil dipstick and check the oil level. 8. To operate the oil drain valve, turn counter-clockwise to Maximum oil level is the "FULL" line (G, Figure 29) on the open and drain the engine oil into a suitable container. -
Page 33: Clean The Engine Compartment Area With Pressurized Air And Water
of the unit. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable leakproof containers before opening or disassembling any component containing fluids. Do not pour waste onto the ground, down a drain, or into any source of water. Improper disposal of waste can threaten the environment. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. -
Page 34: Transmission Oil Filter Change
1. Locate the transmission oil tanks (B, Figure 33) by raising the seat plate of the unit. 2. Check the oil level when the unit is cold. The oil should be up to the "FULL COLD" mark (A) on the transmission oil tanks (B). -
Page 35: Checking Tire Pressures
not contact the ground. Position jack stands under the your normal part source. Using non-compatible grease could rear bumper of the unit to secure it. damage or cause premature parts failures. 2. Open the transaxle’s bypass valves (see Pushing the Unit by Hand for the location and function of the bypass Oil: valves), start the engine, release the parking brake, and... -
Page 36: Lubricating The Forefront Suspension Control Arms
2. Grease the front caster. 3. Remove the 1/4-28 grease fitting and reinstall the 1/4-28 bolt. 4. Repeat the process for the other side of the unit. Lubricating the ForeFront Suspension Servicing the Mower Blades Control Arms Removing the Mower Blades Interval: Every 50 hours. - Page 37 Inspecting, Sharpening, and Balancing the 4. If the cutting edges are not sharp or have nicks, sharpen the blades. Mower Blades CAUTION WARNING Laceration hazard. Thrown objects and fire hazard Mower blades are sharp. Grinding mower blades throws sparks and fine metal particles that are capable of igniting gasoline and gasoline Always wear gloves when handling, or working near, mower vapors, and that can injure unprotected eyes.
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Page 38: Seat Adjustment (Suspension Seat)
9. Check the balance of the blade. If either end of the blade moves downward the end that moves downward is heavier than the other. Sharpen the heavy end until balance is achieved. 10. Repeat the process until the mower blade remains in the horizontal, level position. -
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 48) 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
7. Re-tighten the jam nuts. If this does not correct the braking problem, see your authorized Ferris servicing dealer. Parking Brake Adjustment Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment The parking brake mechanism consists of two parking brake cables (A, Figure 54) that connect the parking brake cable shaft to the parking brake control arms on the transmissions. -
Page 43: Deck Leveling Adjustment
joint clockwise to shorten the distance between the rod pivots or counter-clockwise to lengthen the distance between the rod pivots. Reinstall the ball joint on the lift pivot arm and secure with the 1/2” hardware previously removed. Tighten the jam nut against the lift rod. 6. - Page 44 Deck Leveling Procedure 6. Remove all the blocks and spacers for under the mower deck. This series of mower features two different front deck mounting systems depending on the serial number of the unit. 7. Perform the Determining if the Deck Leveling Needs to be Adjusted procedure to verify that the deck has been Models in serial number range 4001489241 and below leveled correctly.
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Page 45: Deck Lift Assist Springs
9. Loosen the nuts (F) that secure the rear hanger chain (G) to the rear mounting plate (H) and allow the rear of the deck to rest on the 2 X 4's and 1/4" (0,64 cm) spacers. 10. Repeat steps #7 - #9 for the other side of the unit. 11. -
Page 46: Short Right Hand Deck Belt Replacement
11. Re-install the mower deck guards and the floor pan. 12. Run the mower under no-load condition for about five (5) 4. Remove the long left hand belt (D) from the adjustable minutes to break in the new belts. idler pulley (E) and it’s belt guide (F). 5. -
Page 47: Transmission Drive Belt Replacement
Transmission Drive Belt Replacement The illustration depicts the transmission drive belt setup as seen from the top side of the unit and the arrow (A, Figure 67) indicates the front of the unit. 5. Remove the spring anchor hardware (D) that anchors the idler arm spring (E) to the mower deck. -
Page 48: Suspension Adjustment
7. Install the spring anchor eye bolt into the spring anchor • More spring pre-load should be used with heavy weight tab and loosely fasten the adjustment nut. operator's, which will provide a stiffer, more rigid ride. • There are three positions in which the upper shock 8. -
Page 49: Battery Maintenance
Note: If necessary, a replacement spanner wrench can be 1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative [-] cable ordered through your authorized Ferris servicing dealer. first (B, Figure 70). 6. Re-install the rear drive tires. Torque the lug bolts to 85-95 ft.lbs. -
Page 50: Troubleshooting
Ferris servicing dealer. If you need to replace Problem: Engine will not turnover or start. the battery, follow the steps under Cleaning the Battery and Ground speed control levers not in Move ground speed control levers to Cables. -
Page 51: Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems
Problem: Engine runs but mower will not drive. Problem: Drive belt slips or fails to drive. Cause Remedy Cause Remedy Transmissions are not engaged. Engage the transmissions. See Incorrect belt tension. Adjust to correct tension. Pushing the Rider by Hand. Drive belt is broken. - Page 52 Problem: Stepped Cutting Cause Remedy Deck is not leveled correctly. Level the deck correctly. Tires are not properly inflated. Check and inflate the tires. Blades are damaged. Replace the blades. Deck shell is damaged. Repair or replace the deck. Mower spindle is bent or loose. Repair or replace the spindle.
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Page 53: Specifications
Specifications Tire Size (Models with 52" Decks) 24 X 9.5 -12 Tire Size (Models with 61" Decks) 24 X 12.00 - 12 Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to Inflation Pressure 15 psi (1,03 bar) change without notice. Front Wheels ... -
Page 54: 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 55 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.