Deck Lift Assist Springs - Ferris IS700Z Series Dealer Setup & Adjustment Instructions Manual

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6. Measure the front tip (A, Figure 14) of the blade from the
cutting edge to the ground.
7. Measure the rear tip (A) of the blade from the cutting
edge to the ground.
8. Repeat the process on the other side of the machine.
• the front measurements should equal 4" (10,2 cm).
• the rear measurements should equal 4-1/4" (10,8
cm)
If the measurements do not equal the measurements as
listed above, adjust the deck leveling.
Deck Leveling Adjustment
1. Place the deck height adjustment pin in the 4" (10,2 cm)
position.
2. Place 2 X 4 blocks under each corner of the mower deck
with the 3-1/2" sides being vertical. Place a 1/4" (0,64 cm)
thick spacer on the top of the rear blocks.
3. Loosen the nuts (D, Figure 15) and allow the front of the
deck to rest on the 2 X 4's. Slide the chains in the slots
until the chains are tight and tighten the nuts.
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4. Loosen the nuts (C) and allow the rear of the deck to rest
on the 2 X 4's and 1/4" spacers. Slide the chains in the
slots until the chains are tight and tighten the nuts.
5. Repeat the process for the other side of the unit.
6. Remove all the blocks and spacers for under the mower
deck.
7. Perform the Determining if the Deck Leveling Needs to
be Adjusted procedure to verify that the deck has been
leveled correctly.
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• If the mower deck does not measure 4" (10,2 cm) in
the front and 4-1/4" (10,8 cm) in the rear, proceed
with step #8.
8. Loosen the jam nut (A) and turn the fine adjustment bolt
(B) to adjust the deck height.
• Turn the bolt clockwise to raise the deck.
• Turn the bolt counter-clockwise to lower the deck.
9. Once the desired measurements are achieved, re-tighten
the jam nut.
10. Repeat the process for the other side of the unit.

Deck Lift Assist Springs

Some models are equipped with deck lift assist springs (A,
Figure 16) that assist the operator in raising the mower deck
with the deck lift pedal. The deck lift assist springs are factory
set to provide optimal lifting performance.
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Although it is fastened with a multi-position anchor, this is not
an adjustment point.
Do NOT attempt to adjust the spring length or lifting
performance will be compromised.
Check the Mower Deck Drive Belt
1. Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting position
2. Remove the mower deck guards and floor pan to gain
access to the mower deck drive belt.
3. Make sure that the V-side of the belt (A, Figure 17 &
Figure 18) runs in the pulley grooves of the spindle
pulleys (D & J) and the PTO clutch pulley (G). Make sure
that the back side of the belt contacts the face of the front
stationary idler pulley(s) (H), rear stationary idler pulley
(I), and the adjustable idler pulley (F). Make sure that the
belt is correctly routed through the belt guides (E & K).
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