Table Of Contents - Ferris IS500Z Series Operator's Manual

Operator Safety .................................................. 2
Identification Numbers ..........................................11
Safety Decals ........................................................12
Safety Interlock System ........................................13
Features & Controls ......................................... 14
Control Functions ..................................................14
Operation ........................................................... 16
General .................................................................16
Checks Before Starting .........................................16
Starting the Engine ...............................................17
Stopping the Rider ................................................17
Pushing the Rider by Hand ...................................17
Zero Turn Driving Practice ....................................18
Mowing ..................................................................20
Mowing Reccomendations ....................................20
Mowing Methods ...................................................21
Attaching a Trailer .................................................22
Storage .................................................................23
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................23
Regular Maintenance ....................................... 24
Maintenance Schedule .........................................24
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester .......................24
Checking Tire Pressures ......................................25
Checking/Adding Fuel ...........................................25
Fuel Filter ..............................................................25
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................25
Lubrication ............................................................26
Check Hydraulic Oil Level .....................................27
Hydraulic Oil Filter Change ...................................27
Battery Maintenance .............................................27
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................28

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Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service ...... 30
Troubleshooting the Rider ....................................30
Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................31
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems ........32
Seat Adjustment ....................................................33
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............33
Speed Balancing Adjustment ................................33
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................34
Rear Suspension Adjustment ...............................35
Return to Neutral Adjustment ...............................36
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................37
Mowing Height Adjustment ...................................37
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment ....................... `38
Deck Leveling Adjustment ....................................39
Mower Belt Replacement ......................................40
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement .............41
Battery Service ......................................................42
Specifications ................................................... 44
Slope Identification Guide ............................... 45
NOTE: In this manual, "left" and "right" are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
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