Table Of Contents - Ferris IS4000Z/D31 Operator's Manual

Identification Numbers .......................................2
Safety Rules & Information ................................3
Features & Controls ............................................6
Control Functions....................................................6
Safety Interlock System ..........................................7
Operating the Zero Turn Rider ...........................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
Replace Spark Plug ..............................................15
Check Hydraulic Oil Level .....................................15
Check Antifreeze Level .........................................16
Change Antifreeze ................................................16
Clean Radiator Screens........................................16
Check Warning Lights and Buzzer........................16
Lubrication ............................................................17
Battery Maintenance .............................................19
Checking Battery Fluid.................................19
Cleaning the Battery and Cables .................19
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................20
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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Table of Contents

Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......22
Troubleshooting the Rider .....................................22
Troubleshooting the Mower ...................................23
Seat Adjustment....................................................24
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............24
Speed Balancing Adjustment................................24
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................25
Suspension Height Adjustment.............................26
Mowing Height Adjustment ...................................26
Mower Deck Leveling Adjustment.........................27
Deck Lift Spring Adjustment .................................27
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................28
Blade Brake Check ...............................................28
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................29
Belt Removal & Replacement ...............................30
Mower Deck Drive Belt.................................30
Clutch Drive Belt ..........................................31
Pump Drive Belt ...........................................32
Gearbox Maintenance...........................................33
Check Gearbox Oil Level .............................33
Change Gearbox Oil ....................................33
Battery Service .....................................................34
Checking the Battery Voltage.......................34
Charging A Completely
Discharged Battery .................................34
Jump Starting with
Auxiliary (Booster) Battery......................34
Lawn Care & Mowing Information .............LC-1
NOTE: In this manual, "left" and "right" are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
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.
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