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Ferris IS2000ZKAV3461SS Operator's Manual

Ferris IS2000ZKAV3461SS Operator's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parking Brake Adjustment ..........30 Table of Contents : Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment ........30 Identification Tag Location ..........3 Deck Leveling Adjustment ..........31 Product Identification Tag (Stamped) ....... 3 Deck Lift Assist Springs ..........33 Operator Safety ..............3 Mower Belt Replacement ..........

  • Page 3: Identification Tag Location

    © 2013 Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, WI, USA. All Unit Serial Number: rights reserved. Mower Deck Model Number: Mower Deck Serial Number: Ferris is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, Dealer Name: Date Purchased: Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC. ENGINE REFERENCE DATA Engine Make: 5375 N.
  • Page 4 Children The safety alert triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. Operating Safety Tragic accidents can occur with children. Do not allow them anywhere near the area of operation. Children are often attracted to the unit and mowing activity. Never assume that children will Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn remain where you last saw them.
  • Page 5 Keep the roll bar in the raised position and fasten the seat belt. Thrown Objects There is no roll over protection when the roll bar is down! Do not jump off if the mower tips (it is safer to be secured by the seat belt with the roll bar raised.) Lower the roll bar only when necessary (such as to temporarily clear a low overhanging obstacle) and NEVER remove it.
  • Page 6 Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smoke Preparation while operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while engine is hot • Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and or running. Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes prior to attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the adding fuel.
  • Page 7 • Never operate with the discharge deflector raised, removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher. WARNING • Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed Do not use this machine on slopes greater than 15°.* the engine. Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope. Use extra •...
  • Page 8 • Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment. • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck bed with a plastic bed liner. Always place containers on the ground • On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause away from your vehicle before filling.
  • Page 9 • Carefully release pressure from components with stored Roll Bar Instructions energy. For models equipped with factory-installed Roll Over Protection System (ROPS). • Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire before making any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal first and the positive last.

  • Page 10: Safety Decals

    2) Make sure there isn’t any missing, damaged, or loose • BEFORE EACH USE – Conduct the following mounting hardware. inspections/maintenance of the seat belt and retraction mechanism: 3) Make sure the ROLL BAR has been correctly and 1) Check for dirt or debris in the retraction mechanism. If dirt completely installed.

  • Page 11: Safety Icons

    Safety Icons * Located behind ROPS on the frame of the unit. ** Located near the hydraulic pump fans. Qty: 2 - Models w/ 61" Decks; Qty: 1 - Models w/ 52" Decks Callout Description Alert Read the Manual Amputation - Rotating Parts Pinch Point Fire Hazard Amputation - Hand in Blade...

  • Page 12: Safety Alert Symbol And Signal Words

    • Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged. Callout Description • Operator moves ground speed control levers out of their Amputation - Foot in Blade neutral positions before disengaging parking brake. Thrown Objects Test 4 - Blade Brake Check Maximum Slope Angle for Safe Operation Overhead Obstacles Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete...
  • Page 13 Fuel Tank Cap: To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. Ground Speed Control Levers Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Level Guage Fuel Level Gauge: Displays the fuel level in the tank. Retractable Seat Belt Removable Floor Plate (S/N: 2016269736 & Above) Retractable Seat Belt: The seat belt is used to secure the operator to the seat.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Fuse Block: The fuse block houses fuses for the electrical Choke system. PTO Switch Ignition Switch Malfunction Indicator Lamp (M.I.L.): The malfunction indicator Throttle Control lamp detects problems with the engine. If the malfunction Hour Meter indicator lamp begins to flash while you are operating the unit, see the engine operator's manual.

  • Page 15: Checks Before Starting

    5. After warming the engine always operate the unit at FULL throttle when mowing. WARNING In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped Do NOT load this zero-turn rider on a trailer or truck using two by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. Use this separate ramps.
  • Page 16 Spending some time going through the maneuvers shown and becoming familiar with how the unit accelerates, travels, and steers — before you begin mowing —is absolutely essential to getting the most out of the Zero Turn rider. Locate a smooth, flat area of your lawn — one with plenty of room to maneuver.

  • Page 17: Mowing

    Your Zero Turn Rider’s unique ability to turn in place allows you While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually return back to turn around at the end of a cutting row rather than having to toward neutral. Repeat several times. stop and Y-turn before starting a new row.
  • Page 18 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.

  • Page 19: Pushing The Rider By Hand

    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 20: Raise And Lower The Roll Bar

    4. Disengage the parking brake. The tractor can now be pushed by hand. 5. After moving the tractor, re-engage the pumps (drive position) by turning the release valves clockwise and tighten to 80-120 in. lbs. of torque. 2. Push or pull the top of the roll bar (C) forward against the Raise and Lower the Roll Bar rubber stops (D) and remove the retainer pins (B).

  • Page 21: Storage

    • If the unit can’t be stored on a reasonable level surface, chock the wheels. • Clean all grass and dirt from the mower. Long Term Storage (Longer Than 30 Days) Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules section, then perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 22: Maintenance Schedule

    6. Check crankcase oil level and add proper oil if necessary. If any condensation has developed during storage, drain crankcase oil and refill. 7. Inflate tires to proper pressure. Check fluid levels. 8. Start the engine and let it run slowly. DO NOT run at high speed immediately after starting.

  • Page 23: Check Engine Oil Level

    7. Reconnect the negative battery cable when finished. Engine Maintenance For engine maintenance schedules and procedures, please refer Check Engine Oil Level to the engine operator's manual. Interval: Before Each Use Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester Refer to the engine owners manual for dipstick and oil fill Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage.

  • Page 24: Checking Tire Pressures

    front caster wheel axles & yokes 1. Locate the transmission oil filter (A, Figure 23). Use Figure deck lift pivot blocks 23 to determine the location of the filter. mower deck spindles mower deck idler arm Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed.

  • Page 25: Lubricate The Front Casters

    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 machine. Servicing the Mower Blades Removing the Mower Blades CAUTION Laceration hazard Mower blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when handling, or working near, mower blades.
  • Page 26 • More than .5" (12,7 mm) of the mower blade metal has been removed from previous sharpening or wear (A, Figure 30) • The air lifts are excessively eroded (A, Figure 31) and the notch (B) is .25" (6,35 mm) deep or greater. •...

  • Page 27: Seat Adjustment

    Seat Adjustment Forward and Backward Adjustment: The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the lever (A, Figure 35) towards the left, position the seat as desired, and Move the forward / backward seat adjustment lever (A, Figure release the lever to lock the seat into position. 36) away from the seat, position the seat as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat into position.

  • Page 28: Speed Balancing Adjustment

    WARNING DO NOT adjust the tractor for a faster overall speed forward or reverse than it was designed for. Mowing Height Adjustment The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 39) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between 1-3/4”...

  • Page 29: Floor Pan Removal & Installation

    Neutral Adjustment If the tractor "creeps" while the ground speed control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL, then it may be necessary to adjust the linkage rod. NOTE: Perform this adjustment on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. 1.

  • Page 30: Parking Brake Adjustment

    Adjustment - Ball Joint Fastened Neutral Return Rods WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only with engine stopped, key removed and tractor on level ground. 1. Loosen the set collar (B, Figure 43) locked against the return spring (A). 4.

  • Page 31: Deck Leveling Adjustment

    2. To ensure that the deck is in the lowest position, push the pedal by hand towards the rear of the unit and install the height adjustment pin in the 3” (7.6 cm) position to hold in place. 3. Block up the mower deck until all hanger chains are slack. 4.
  • Page 32 Determining if the Deck Leveling Needs to Be 2. Loosen the nuts (C) and allow the rear of the deck to rest on the 2 X 4's. Slide the chains in the slots until the chains are Adjusted tight and tighten the nuts. 3.

  • Page 33: Deck Lift Assist Springs

    2. Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting position and remove the mower deck guards. WARNING Use extreme caution when rotating the idler arm with the breaker bar, due to the increased tension in the spring as the idler arm is being rotated. Injury may result if the breaker bar is prematurely released while the spring is under tension.

  • Page 34: Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement

    perform the Adjust the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length procedure. Adjust the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length 1. Loosen the jam nut (C). 2. Turn the adjustment nut (D) until the measurement as designated in the chart is achieved. 3.

  • Page 35: Suspension Adjustment

    5. Loosen the adjustment nut (I) to release the majority of the belt tension. Use caution and remove the nut to completely WARNING release the tension. Spring loaded components can kick back causing injury. 6. Remove the old belt and replace it with a new one (A). Make Use two hands when adjusting the shock springs.

  • Page 36: Battery Maintenance

    Checking Battery Voltage Battery Maintenance A voltmeter can be used to determine condition of battery. When Models with Side Mounted Hydraulic Tank engine is off, the voltmeter shows battery voltage, which should be 12 volts. When engine is running, the voltmeter shows voltage This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    8. Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery. Wait a few minutes, then attempt to start the engine of the vehicle WARNING with the discharged battery. For your personal safety, use extreme care when jump starting. 9. If the vehicle does not start after cranking for ten (10) Never expose battery to open flame or electric spark –...
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting the Rider Engine will not turnover Parking brake not Engage parking brake. Engine runs but mower Hydraulic release Turn valves clockwise to or start engaged. will not drive valves(s) in "disengaged" close. position. PTO (electric clutch) Place in OFF position.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems

    Troubleshooting the Mower Problem: Stepped Cutting Mower does not engage Electrical wiring damage. Locate & repair damaged Mower spindle is bent or loose. Repair or replace the spindle. wire. Blades are installed incorrectly. Reinstall the blades correctly. Battery voltage too low. Recharge battery and check alternator.
  • Page 40 25.5 Gross HP† Kawasaki 30 Gross HP* Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Displacement 52.0 Cu. in (852 cc) Make Briggs & Stratton Electrical System 12 volt, 15 amp charging coil; Battery: Model 543777-0113-E1 340 cca Displacement 54.62 Cu. in (895 cc) Oil Capacity 1.9 US qt.
  • Page 41 ¹Power Ratings: Actual sustained equipment horsepower will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors. CHASSIS Fuel Tank Capacity 11 gallons (41.6 L) total Rear Wheels Models w/ 52" Mower Decks Tire Size 22 X 10.00 - 10 Models w/ 61"...
  • Page 42 ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY We welcome warranty repair and apologize to you for being inconvenienced. Warranty service is available only through FERRIS Authorized Service Dealers. Most warranty repairs are handled routinely, but sometimes requests for warranty service may not be appropriate. 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.
  • Page 43 California, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton Corporation Emissions Control Warranty Statement September 2012 Your Warranty Rights And Obligations The California Air Resources Board, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton (B&S) are pleased Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities: to explain the emissions control system warranty on your Model Year 2012--2013 ...

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