Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Charts - Ferris IS2000Z Series Operator's Manual

WARNING
Any procedure other than the preceding could result in:
(a) personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the
battery vents,
(b) personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion,
(c) damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or
of the immobilized vehicle.
Do not attempt to jump start a vehicle having a frozen battery
because the battery may rupture or explode. If a frozen battery
is suspected, examine all fill vents on the battery. If ice can be
seen or if the electrolyte fluid cannot be seen, do not attempt
to start with jumper cables as long as the battery remains
frozen.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Charts

Troubleshooting the Rider
Problem Cause
Engine will not turnover Parking brake not
or start engaged.
PTO (electric clutch)
switch in ON position.
Out of fuel.
Engine flooded.
Fuse blown.
Battery terminals require
cleaning.
Battery discharged or
dead.
Wiring loose or broken.
Solenoid or starter motor
faulty.
Safety interlock switch
faulty
Spark plug(s) faulty,
fouled or incorrectly
gapped.
Water in fuel.
Gas is old or stale.
Engine starts hard or runs Fuel mixture too rich.
poorly
Spark plug(s) faulty,
fouled or incorrectly
gapped.
Engine knocks
Excessive oil
consumption
Engine exhaust is black
Engine runs but mower
will not drive
Unit drive belt slips
Remedy
Engage parking brake.
Place in OFF position.
Brake will not hold
If engine is hot, allow it to
cool, then refill the fuel
tank.
Unit steers or handles
Move choke control to
poorly
closed position.
Replace fuse.
Clean the battery
terminals.
Recharge or replace
Problem
Mower will not raise
Visually check wiring &
replace broken or frayed
wires. Tighten loose
Engine stalls easily with
connections.
mower engaged
See authorized service
dealer.
Replace as needed. See
authorized service dealer.
Clean and gap or replace.
See engine manual.
Excessive mower
vibration
Drain fuel and replace
with fresh fuel.
Drain fuel and replace
with fresh fuel.
Clean air filter. Check
choke adjustment.
Clean and gap or replace.
See engine manual.
Troubleshooting the Rider
Low oil level. Check / Add oil as
required.
Using wrong grade oil. See engine manual.
Engine running too hot. Clean engine fins, blower
screen and air cleaner.
Using wrong weight oil. See engine manual.
Too much oil in Drain excess oil
crankcase.
Dirty air filter. Replace air filter. See
engine manual.
Engine choke control is in Move choke control to
closed position. open position.
Hydraulic release Turn valves clockwise to
valves(s) in "disengaged" close.
position.
Belt is broken. See Hydraulic Pump
Drive Belt Replacement.
Drive belt slips. See problem and cause
below.
Brake is not fully See authorized service
released. dealer.
Pulleys or belt greasy or Clean as required.
oily.
Tension too loose Adjust spring tension.
See Hydraulic Pump
Drive Belt Replacement.
Belt stretched or worn Replace belt.
Brake is incorrectly See Parking Brake
adjusted. Adjustment.
Brake pads worn. Replace with new pads.
Steering linkage is loose. Check and tighten any
loose connections.
Improper tire inflation See Checking Tire
Pressures
Troubleshooting the Mower
Cause Remedy
Lift linkage not properly See authorized dealer.
attached or damaged.
Engine speed to slow. Set to full throttle.
Ground speed too fast. Decrease ground speed.
Cutting height set too low. Increase the cutting
height.
Discharge chute jamming Cut grass with discharge
with cut grass. pointing towards
previously cut area.
Blade mounting bolts are Tighten to 70 ft.lbs (94
loose. Nm)
Mower blades, arbors, or Check and replace as
pulleys are bent. necessary.
Mower blades are out of Remove, sharpen, and
balance. balance blades. See
Servicing the Mower
Blades.
Belt installed incorrectly. Reinstall belt correctly.
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