Battery Maintenance - Ferris ISX2200 Series Operator's Manual

WARNING
Spring loaded components can kick back causing injury.
Use two hands when adjusting the shock springs with the
spanner wrench. This will prevent the wrench from slipping
while pressure is being applied.
5. Using the supplied spanner wrench (B, Figure 68), insert
the tip of the wrench into the adjustment notch (C, Figure
69) in the pre-load adjuster (A). While holding the wrench
in place with one hand:
• Turn the pre-load adjuster so that it moves up
towards the spring, compressing it, to increase the
springs's pre-load;
• 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.
6. Re-install the rear drive tires. Torque the lug bolts to
85-95 ft.lbs. (115-129 Nm). Remove the jack stands from
under the unit.
Note: If a collection system is installed on the unit it is
recommended that the rear suspension be adjusted stiffer
due to the added weight of the collection system.
To Adjust the Upper Mounting Position (Rear
Shocks):
1. Park the unit on a flat, level surface such as a concrete
floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, and
turn the ignition switch to OFF to stop the engine.
2. Chock the front wheels to prevent the unit from rolling.
Raise the rear of the unit and secure with jack stands.
The jack stands must be under the bumper of the unit.
3. Position the jack underneath the rear cross member
of the transmission cradle and slowly raise the rear
suspension to relieve the pressure on the upper shock
mounting bolts.
Note: This will require small adjustments to the jack's position.
The shock should move freely on the mounting bolt when the
pressure is relieved.
4. Remove the upper shock mounting hardware and pivot
the shock to the next higher numbered position (see
Figure 68). Adjust the jack to align the shock mounts to
shocks.
5. Remove the jack from under the transmission cradle.
6. Remove the jack stands from underneath the unit.

Battery Maintenance

DANGER
Be careful when handling the battery.
Battery acid can cause severe burns. Avoid contact with
skin. Wear protective gear (safety goggles/face shield and
gloves) when working with the battery.
Keep the battery out of reach of children.
To avoid an explosion, keep open flames and sparks away
from the battery, especially while charging.
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.
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery.
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative [-] cable
first (B, Figure 70).
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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 (A).
4. Coat the cable ends and the battery terminals with
petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.
Checking Battery Voltage
A voltmeter can be used to determine condition of the battery.
When the engine is off, the voltmeter shows battery voltage,
which should be 12 volts. When the engine is running, the
voltmeter shows voltage of charging circuit which normally is
13 to 14 volts.
A dead battery, or one too weak to start the engine, may not
mean the battery needs to be replaced. For example, it may
mean that the alternator is not charging the battery properly.
If there is any doubt about the cause of the problem, see
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