Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Procedures; Service And Maintenance Safety; Checking / Adding Fuel - Ferris IS600Z Series Operator's Manual

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
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

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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.

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 24).
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2. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck. This will
allow for fuel expansion.
Note: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine operator's
manual for specific fuel recommendations.
3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.
4. If your unit is equipped with two fuel tanks, repeat this
process to fill the other fuel tank.
NOTICE
Refer to your engine operator's manual for specific fuel
recommendations.
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