Ferris IS5100Z Series Operator's Manual
Zero-turn riding mower
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents: Products Covered by This Manual........3 Identification Tag Location...........3 Product Identification Tag (Stamped).........3 CE Identification Tag Markings..........4 Operator Safety..............4 Operating Safely...............4 Slope Identification Guide..........6 Safety Rules and Information...........7 Safety Decals..............11 Safety Icons..............12 Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words......13 Safety Interlock System..........13 Features and Controls............14 Control Functions and Locations........14... -
Page 3: Products Covered By This Manual
Zero Turn Mower. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Ferris brand. When operated and maintained according to the manuals, your Ferris product will provide many years of dependable service. The manuals contain safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with the unit and how to avoid them. -
Page 4: Ce Identification Tag Markings
Operating Safety CE Identification Tag Markings Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Do not operate this machine unless you have been trained. Reading and understanding this operator’s manual is a way to train yourself. - Page 5 Children Thrown Objects Tragic accidents can occur with children. Do not allow them This unit has spinning mower blades. These blades can pick anywhere near the area of operation. Children are often attracted up and throw debris that could seriously injure a bystander. Be to the unit and mowing activity.
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Page 6: Slope Identification Guide
Keep the roll bar in the raised position and fasten the seat belt. Do not add fuel indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage, or any There is no roll over protection when the roll bar is down! Do other enclosed area that is not well ventilated. Gasoline spills not jump off if the mower tips (it is safer to be secured by the should be cleaned up promptly and before operation begins. -
Page 7: Safety Rules And Information
• Wear appropriate clothing including safety shoes, safety 1. Use a straight edge at least two (2) feet long (A, Figure 2). glasses and ear protection. Long hair, loose clothing or A 2x4 or a straight piece of metal works well. jewelry may get tangled in moving parts. - Page 8 • Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects or abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs before WARNING resuming operations. Do not use this machine on slopes greater than 15°.* • Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units. Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope.
- Page 9 • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for weight limit • Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer for towed equipment and towing on slopes. See attaching and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel a trailer under OPERATION. such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
- Page 10 • Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible, • Never use the seat belt when the roll bar is in the down do not make adjustments with the engine running. position. • Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area, away from •...
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Page 11: Safety Decals
4) Mounting hardware that is of a grade lesser than the buckle is damaged or cracked. The seat belt should specified. latch and release easily. 5) Machine GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight), including Safety Decals attachments, restrained payload, fuel and operator, in Before operating your unit, read the safety decals. -
Page 12: Safety Icons
Danger - Amputation and dismemberment hazard: To avoid injury from rotating blades and moving parts, keep safety devices (guards, shields and switches) in place and Battery Safety Decal working. Danger - Loss of traction, sliding, steering and control on slopes hazard: If machine stops forward motion or starts sliding on a slope, stop the blades and drive slowly off the... -
Page 13: Safety Alert Symbol And Signal Words
Danger: Dismemberment - This DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will machine can crush and cut. Keep result in death or serious injury. hands away from deck lift rod. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. -
Page 14: Features And Controls
Deck Lift Lock Lever Features and Controls Control Functions and Locations Parking Brake: Pull the parking brake lever back to The information below briefly describes the function of individual engage the parking brake. Move the lever fully forward to controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the disengage the parking brake. -
Page 15: Instrument Control Panel
Moving a lever forward (A) from the NEUTRAL position (B) HEAT Heats the glow plugs. increases the FORWARD speed of the associated wheel, and pulling back (C) on a lever increases the REVERSE speed. Stops the engine and shuts off the electrical system. Moving a levers outwards (D) from the NEUTRAL position locks the levers in the NEUTRAL position. -
Page 16: Operation
WARNING • Never allow passengers to ride on the unit. • Before leaving the operator’s position for any reason, engage the parking brake, disengage the PTO, stop the engine and remove the key. • To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider and mower free of grass, leaves and excess grease. -
Page 17: Starting The Engine
WARNING Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire. To help prevent possible injury, turn the ignition switch off when changing fuel filters or water separator element. Clean up fuel spills immediately. Priming the Fuel System on the Water Separator: 1. -
Page 18: Stopping The Rider
5. After the engine starts, move the engine throttle control to SLOW. Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute. 6. Move the throttle to FULL before engaging the PTO switch or driving the machine. In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. - Page 19 Adjustment in the Adjustments section near the back of this manual. Reverse Travel Practice To turn in place, “Zero Turn,” gradually move one ground speed control lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral simultaneously. Repeat several times. NOTE: Changing the amount each lever is pulled—forward or LOOK DOWN &...
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Page 20: Mowing
As you become more familiar and experienced with operating the Zero Turn rider, you will learn more maneuvers that will make your mowing time easier and more enjoyable. Remember, the more you practice, the better your control of the Zero Turn will be! Mowing 1. - Page 21 • Mow at time of day when the grass is cool and dry. Late afternoon or early evening often provide these ideal mowing conditions. • Avoid mowing after rain or even heavy dew, and never mulch when the grass is wet (moist grass does not mulch well, and clumps beneath the mower deck).
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Page 22: Pushing The Rider By Hand
growth, and often wetter conditions are more suitable for Raise and Lower the Roll Bar broadcasting (side-discharging) or grass bagging operation. Engine Speed & Ground Speed for Mulching: WARNING Avoid serious injury or death from roll over: Use full engine throttle matched with a slow ground speed so that clippings will be finely cut. -
Page 23: Check Engine Oil Level
2. If necessary, remove the reservoir cap (B) and add either Mobil 1™, 15W-50 synthetic oil or Castrol Syntec™ 5W-50 oil. DO NOT use conventional oils. Make sure area around the filler neck is free of dust, dirt, or other debris. Check Engine Coolant Level WARNING If engine is warm, DO NOT remove radiator cap. -
Page 24: Checking Tire Pressures
Change Engine Coolant Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment See engine owner's manual for specific engine coolant The control levers can be adjusted in three ways. The alignment procedures. The drain valve is located at the base of the of the control levers, the placement of the levers (how close the right-hand side of the radiator. -
Page 25: Deck Lift Lock Lever Lockout Plate Operation
position) and allow the deck lift lever lockout plate to contact the deck height box. The mower deck can now be raised to the TRANSPORT position without the deck lift lock lever engaging. 2. Move the deck lift lock lever away from the operating position, and rotate the deck lift lever lockout plate (B) to the LOCK (C) position (facing towards the rear of the machine) and allow the deck lift lever to return to its natural... -
Page 26: Deck Shut Down Module
If the oil pressure indicator lamp is lit: • Shut the unit off immediately and see your dealer. If the water temperature guage reads a high temperature: • Move the ground speed control levers to the neutral position, disengage the PTO switch, engage the parking brake and reduce to half throttle speed. -
Page 27: Fuse Location
3. Open the hood latch. WARNING Never store the unit, with diesel fuel in engine or fuel tank, in Closing and Locking the Hood a heated shelter or in enclosed, poorly ventilated enclosures. 1. Close the hood. Diesel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such as a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc.) and 2. -
Page 28: Specifications
11. Drain fuel system completely or add a diesel fuel stabilizer ENGINE to the fuel system. If you have chosen to use a fuel stabilizer 33 Gross HP¹ Caterpillar and have not drained the fuel system, follow all safety instructions and storage precautions in this manual to Make Caterpillar prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition of diesel... - Page 29 ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY below, or to the extent permitted by law . Liability for Warranty service is available only through Ferris Authorized incidental or consequential damages are excluded to the Service Dealers. This warranty only covers defects in materials extent exclusion is permitted by law.
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