Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Charts - Ferris IS600Z Series Operator's Manual

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2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire
brush until shiny.
3. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables,
positive [+] cable first (B).
4. Coat the cable ends and the battery terminals with
petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.
Checking Battery Voltage
A voltmeter can be used to determine condition of the battery.
When the engine is off, the voltmeter shows battery voltage,
which should be 12 volts. When the engine is running, the
voltmeter shows voltage of charging circuit which normally is
13 to 14 volts.
A dead battery, or one too weak to start the engine, may not
mean the battery needs to be replaced. For example, it may
mean that the alternator is not charging the battery properly.
If there is any doubt about the cause of the problem, see
your authorized Ferris servicing dealer. If you need to replace
the battery, follow the steps under Cleaning the Battery and
Cables.
Charging the Battery
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery; the
gasses coming from it are highly explosive. Ventilate the
battery well during charging.
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may be
the result of a defect in the charging system or other electrical
component. If there is any doubt about the cause of the
problem, see your authorized Ferris servicing dealer.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by the
battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings included
in the OPERATOR SAFETY section of this manual. Charge
the battery until fully charged. Do not charge at a rate higher
than 10 amps.
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Jump Starting with Auxiliary (Booster) Battery
Jump starting is not recommended.

Troubleshooting

While normal care and regular maintenance will extend
the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may
eventually require that service be performed to allow it to
continue to operating properly.
This troubleshooting guide lists the most common problems,
their causes and remedies.
Refer to Maintenance Procedures for instructions on how
to perform most of these minor adjustments and service
repairs yourself. If you prefer, all of these procedures can be
performed for you by your local authorized dealer.
WARNING
Remove ignition key prior to performing maintenance on the
unit.
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the unit
or mower deck only when the engine is stopped and the
parking brake is engaged.
Always remove the ignition key, disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and fasten it away from the plug(s) before beginning
the maintenance, to prevent accidental starting of the
engine.

Troubleshooting Charts

Troubleshooting the Rider
Problem: Engine will not turn over or start.
Cause
Parking brake not engaged.
PTO (electric clutch) switch in ON
position.
Ground speed control levers not in
"NEUTRAL" position.
Out of fuel.
Engine flooded.
Fuse blown.
Battery terminals require cleaning.
Battery discharged or dead.
Wiring loose or broken.
Solenoid or starter motor faulty.
Safety interlock switch faulty.
Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled, or
incorrectly gapped.
Water in fuel.
Gas is old or stale.
Remedy
Engage parking brake.
Place in OFF position.
Move ground speed control levers to
the "NEUTRAL" position.
If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then
refill the fuel tank.
Move choke control to the closed
position.
Replace fuse.
Clean the battery terminals.
Recharge or replace.
Visually check wiring and replace
broken or frayed wires. Tighten loose
connections.
Repair or replace. See authorized
dealer.
Replace as needed. See authorized
dealer.
Clean and gap, or replace. See
engine operator's manual.
Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
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