Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Procedures; Service And Maintenance Safety; Before Maintaining Your Unit - Ferris IS700Z Series Operator's Manual

1. Remove any blocks from under the unit.
2. Install the battery if it was removed.
3. Unplug the exhaust outlet and air cleaner.
4. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. See engine operator's
manual for recommendations.
5. See engine operator's manual and follow all instructions
for preparing engine after storage.
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. Be sure to run engine
only outdoors or in well ventilated area.

Maintenance Schedule

The following schedule should be followed for normal care
of your unit. You will need to keep a record of your operating
time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by
observing the hour meter.
If your unit is equipped with a dual function hour meter that
displays both engine hours and PTO hours, the maintenance
intervals are based on the engine hours as displayed by the
hour meter.
UNIT MAINTENANCE
Before Each Use
Check Safety Interlock System
Check Rider Brakes
Check Rider / Mower for Loose Hardware
Check Hydraulic Oil Level
Every 25 Hours
Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades*
Lubricate Rider & Mower*
Check Tire Pressures
Every 100 Hours
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
Clean Battery & Cables
Initial Change of Hydraulic Oil
Every 400 Hours or Yearly
Change Hydraulic Oil & Filter
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Before Each Use
Check Engine Oil Level
Every 25 Hours
Check/Clean Cooling Fins & Intake*
Every 50 Hours
Check/Clean Spark Arrester**
Refer to Engine Owner's Manual
Service Air Filter
Change Oil & Filter
Check/Replace Spark Plugs
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Check/Replace Fuel Filter
*More often in hot (over 85°F, 30°C) weather or dusty operating
conditions.
**If equipped, replace if damaged.

Maintenance Procedures

Service and Maintenance Safety

WARNING
Amputation and crushing hazard
Specific steps must be taken in order to perform service and
maintenance procedures safely.
Read and follow all the applicable safety and instructional
messages in this manual.
Always disengage the mower blades, set the parking brake,
turn the engine OFF, remove the ignition key, and wait
for all movement to stop prior to performing service and
maintenance procedures.
Always disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and fasten it away
from the plug before beginning any maintenance or service
procedures on order to prevent accidental ignition.

Before Maintaining Your Unit

Units Equipped with Electronic Fuel Injected Engines:
If electric welding on vehicle, remove battery negative cable
(black) from battery negative (-) terminal, and disconnect the
ECM electrical connector(s). If welding on the muffler, also
disconnect the O2 sensor electrical connector and remove
the O2 sensor from the muffler.

Checking / Adding Fuel

WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable and must be handled with care.
Allow the engine to cool for at least three (3) minutes before
refueling. Do not allow open flame, smoking or matches in
the area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills.
To add fuel:
1. Remove the fuel cap (A, Figure 25).
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