Seat Adjustment (Suspension Seat) - Ferris ISX800 Series Operator's Manual

7. The mower blade should have a maximum of 1/64" (0,40
mm) cutting edge (B) or less.
CAUTION
Thrown objects hazard.
An unbalanced mower blade can create excessive vibration
and damage the unit, or cause mower blade failure resulting
in thrown debris.
Be sure blade is balanced before installing.
8. Clamp a nail in a bench vise, hang the blade on the nail,
and position the blade in a level horizontal position as
shown in Figure 39.
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9. Check the balance of the blade. If either end of the
blade moves downward the end that moves downward
is heavier than the other. Sharpen the heavy end until
balance is achieved.
10. Repeat the process until the mower blade remains in the
horizontal, level position.
Installing the Mower Blades
CAUTION
Laceration hazard.
Mower blades are sharp.
Always wear gloves when handling, or working near, mower
blades.
1. Install each mower blade with the air lifts (C, Figure 40)
pointing up towards the mower deck as shown in Figure
40 and secure with the mower blade mounting bolt (A)
and flat washer (B).
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2. Wedge a wooden block (D) between the mower blade
and the mower deck housing to keep the mower blade
from turning and torque the blade mounting bolt to 120 ft.
lbs (163 Nm).

Seat Adjustment (Suspension Seat)

This procedure only applies to models equipped with a
suspension seat.
In addition to the forwards and backwards seat adjustment,
models equipped with a suspension seat can also be
adjusted for suspension (ride comfort).
Seat Adjustment Lever (Forwards/Backwards): The
seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the forwards/
backwards seat adjustment lever (A, Figure 41), position
the seat as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat in
position. Suspension Seat Adjustment
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